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William James Sidis: The World's Smartest Person Who Died as a Poor Office Clerk
William James Sidis, considered the smartest person in the world, could read the The New York Times before he was two years old. By the age of six, he was speaking multiple languages. At nine, he was accepted into Harvard, but the university allowed …
The Tragic Death Story of Babe Ruth: The Baseball Legend Who Passed Away at Just 53 Years Old
Public DomainBabe Ruth in 1919. For two decades, Babe Ruth was at the pinnacle of baseball. He hit 40 or more home runs in 11 seasons, was the league's home run leader for 12 seasons, and became the all-time home run leader in baseball with 714 home…
Construction in Switzerland Discovers a Neolithic Village Swept Away by a Violent Storm 5,900 Years Ago
Bern Canton Archaeology Service, Khaled BordjiAlthough the prehistoric inhabitants of the village tried to rebuild after the storm, they ultimately preferred to abandon it. A Neolithic village that existed peacefully for five years on the shores of …
Chalino Sánchez's Rise to Fame Through Songs About Cartels and His Mysterious Murder
Chalino Sánchez/FacebookChalino Sánchez was only 31 years old when he was killed in Sinaloa after a concert. On May 15, 1992, Chalino Sánchez was performing for his loyal fans at a packed nightclub in Culiacán, Mexico. When a note was passed to him …
Rheinwiesenlager: US Army Camps for Nazi Prisoners
It is well known that Nazi Germany operated a horrific network of concentration camps during World War II. However, many people are unaware that the US Army also imprisoned over a million Germans in a series of prisons at the end of the war, collecti…
Neverland Ranch: The California Property Where Michael Jackson's Sexual Abuse Allegations Emerged
Michael Jackson is perhaps one of the most famous, talented, polarizing, and controversial figures in history. His home, Neverland Ranch, was just as intriguing as its owner. Jackson purchased the 2,700-acre property in Santa Barbara County, Californ…
Zoot Suit Riots: White Soldiers Attacking Young Men of Color in Los Angeles During World War II
Fashion, War, and Racial Tensions: The Beginning of the Zoot Suit Riots Zoot suits emerged in the Harlem dance halls of the 1930s. According to Smithsonian Magazine, dancers wore loose, flowing garments that captured their movements, tapering at the …