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The 8 Largest Terrorist Attacks Thwarted by the US
Views: 475 May 9 2012Some of the largest terrorist attacks thwarted by the U.S. include attempts by terrorist suspects to bring down commercial airliners, plans to bomb U.S. landmarks and religious institutions and attempts to injure or kill U.S. soldiers on American soil.
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US States with the Most Prisoners on Death Row
Views: 745 Apr 17 2012List of the US states with the most inmates on death row. Connecticut abolished capital punishment in April 2012, becoming the 17th state without the death penalty - and the 5th to repeal the law since 2007. Connecticut and New Mexico both have prisoners ...
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People Who Died from Spontaneous Human Combustion
Views: 530 Apr 2 2012List of people who are reported to have died from spontaneous human combustion. These are all alleged cases that have been cited as part of studies or investigations into the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. Spontaneous combustion (or SHC ...
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Songs About London, England
Views: 644 Mar 30 2012List of songs about London, England, including songs that take place in the city or make notable reference to its streets and landmarks. Some songs are included simply for mentioning London in the title, or using the city as a reference point. (For ...
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Battles Involving War Elephants
Views: 754 Mar 22 2012Battles in which war elephants were used. Throughout human history, elephants have been employed in combat, typically for offensive use in charging the enemy and breaking their ranks. It is believed that the first war elephant combat unit - or elephantry ...
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Seven Wonders of the Modern World
Views: 2,822 Feb 17 2012List of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, as determined by the American Society of Civil Engineers (or ASCE). In 1994, the ASCE asked for nominations from experts around the world for the greatest achievements in civil engineering in the 20th ...
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Helicopter Prison Escapes List
Views: 781 Jan 9 2012A list of memorable prison escapes when the inmate and those aiding them used a helicopter as part of the getaway plan. Often, helicopters are used when planning prison breaks, as their ability to take off vertically makes them perfect for getting in and ...
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Celebrities Caught Behaving Badly on Planes
Views: 20,126 Aug 17 2011Celebrities are not known for being patient - and they probably didn't get famous for being nice. So, not surprisingly, this list of celebrities who have been kicked off planes isn't short. No, it's a nice fat list chock full of examples of celebs going ...
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California's Gold Rush History Tour
Views: 1,968 Jul 18 2011The California Gold Rush loosely refers to a period in the 1840s and 1850s when gold was discovered in California and tens of thousands of people flocked to the state seeking wealth. The period began in January of 1848 when James Marshall discovered gold ...
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American Ghost Towns
Views: 4,858 Jul 18 2011""Ghost Town"" is a slang term for a town or city that has, for one reason or another, been abandoned by people. Typical reasons for cities to be evacuated and abandoned by humans include an economic collapse, armed conflicts and ...
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Boston Freedom Trail Sites and Monuments
Views: 1,333 Jul 18 2011The Boston, Massachusetts Freedom Trail is a mostly brick path leading to multiple historical sites within the city. This list includes all of the 16 stops along the trail, and includes various significant buildings, churches, public squares, cemeteries ...
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The Best Running Shoe Brands
Views: 3,738 Jul 18 2011popular sneakers and running shoe brands. These athletic shoe companies produce the majority of running shoes sold in the United States. Though initially designed to aid in exercise, and compliment an athletic workout, running shoes and sneakers have ...
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George Washington Historical Sites and Tour
Views: 877 Jul 18 2011George Washington was one of many Founding Fathers, but is singled out for particular respect and admiration due to his skills as a military leader (vital to the Colonial victory in the Revolutionary War) and his service as the first American President.
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The All-Time Most Surprising Acquittals
Views: 29,364 Jul 5 2011While few not guilty verdicts will be remembered more than the one issued in the OJ Simpson murder trial, the most surprising acquittals include celebrities, mothers, athletes, singers and disgruntled housewives who have escaped charges when nearly ...
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Famous Televangelists
Views: 20,831 Mar 9 2011List of Famous Televangelists (also known as ""TV Evangelists""), with photos where possible. Televangelism is the religious practice in which a Christian Minister largely utilizes television broadcasting to spread his gospel. A ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 1910s
Views: 2,296 Feb 6 2011Mysterious Disappearances of the 1910s. These unexplained disappearances from 100 years ago have never been solved. The stories behind these 8 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all equally inexplicable, tragic, and ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in the 1800s
Views: 2,016 Jan 30 2011Mysterious Disappearances from 1800-1899 are listed. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 11 mysterious disappearances are all very different, but they are the most well known ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously Before 1800
Views: 1,778 Jan 15 2011Mysterious Disappearances Before 1800. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 16 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all tragic...and interesting
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 1980s
Views: 1,815 Jan 1 2011Mysterious Disappearances of the 1980s. People who have gone missing and never returned. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery forever. The stories behind these 15 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 1960s
Views: 1,663 Dec 27 2010Mysterious Disappearances of the 1960s. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 8 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all equally tragic...and ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 1990s
Views: 1,750 Dec 24 2010Mysterious Disappearances of the 1990s. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 16 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all equally tragic...and ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 2000s
Views: 1,931 Dec 22 2010Mysterious Disappearances of the 2000s. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 24 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all equally tragic...and ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously in 1970s
Views: 1,994 Dec 18 2010Mysterious Disappearances of the 1970s. These unexplained disappearances often remain a mystery long after the case is closed. The stories behind these 25 mysterious disappearances, are all very different, but they are all equally tragic...and ...
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People Who Disappeared Mysteriously
Views: 5,987 Dec 3 2010List of men and women throughout world history who have disappeared under mysterious or unknown circumstances. The list includes the disappearances of all manner of individuals who vanished at various periods throughout human history, including ...
