SEE ALSO: 10 Fabulous Graves (Almost) Worth Dying For Just 3 years ago, the most brutal mass-murder in journalistic history took place, in which at least 34 journalists were deliberately killed as casualties of political terrorism. There was tension in Maguindanao (a province of an island in the Philippines) as an election was underway; two rivaling members of the same party running for the same office. Vice Mayor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu, who was filing his certificate of candidacy, received threats that his rivals (supporters of the Andal Ampatuan, Sr....

Although people have been aware of mercury since antiquity, there have always been those ready to play with this beguiling metal to try to unravel its secrets. Despite its tempting appearance, however, mercury has a darker side. Here are 10 fabulous and fatal facts about mercury. 10 Mercury Pills In the past, mercury was a popular addition to medicines because it can have some dramatic effects on the body. Dr....

SEE ALSO: 10 Incredibly Dangerous Banned Toys Monkey bars, a 3-meter (10 ft) slide, and one of those wobbly rope bridges usually wore you out and made your parents happy, knowing you would pass out on the ride home. But since then, playgrounds have only gotten bigger and better than ever. Here are 10 of the most mind-blowingly awesome playgrounds found across the globe. 10 Swarovski Crystal WorldsWattens, Austria When most people think of Swarovski, the last thing that comes to mind is a playground....

10 France Elected Its Youngest-Ever President Let’s start with this week’s big story. On Sunday, May 7, the French public went to the polls to elect their new president. They wound up picking the youngest in French history.[1] Self-styled “radical centrist” Emmanuel Macron is only 39 years old. Less than a year ago, he quit his post as finance minister in the government of unpopular socialist president Francois Hollande to start his own political party, En Marche....

Relatives of the deceased employed elaborate methods to prevent the theft of their relative’s corpse. They fortified the grave, reinforced the casket, and maintained watch at night. A British government act also made body snatching illegal in 1832. However, all this only reduced corpse theft but did not stop it.[1] Body snatching still happens today, though not necessarily for monetary gain. Why, then, will a person steal a corpse these days?...

Lethal Injection Lethal injection room in Huntsville, Texas In the short time before an execution by lethal injection, the prisoner is prepared for his death. This can include a change of clothing, a last meal, and a shower. The prisoner is taken to the execution chamber and two IV tubes are inserted in to his arms; a saline solution is fed through the tubes. These tubes are then fed through the wall in to an anteroom from where the execution will be carried out....

When we go to the supermarket to buy deodorant, we are drawn in by all the colorful packaging and the nice scents. But, before those bottles hit the shelves, someone needs to make sure they actually do what they are meant to do – mask body odor. This job comes down to the armpit sniffers who get to sniff smelly armpits all day long to ensure that their deodorant is effective....

Here are the top 10 most confusing American novels. 10 The Sound and the Fury (1929) by William Faulkner After finishing “The Sound and the Fury,” William Faulkner told Ben Wasson, his friend and agent, “Read this, Bud. It’s a real son-of-a-bitch… This one’s the greatest I’ll ever write.” While the novel didn’t catch on with readers immediately, many agreed with his remarks later. Today, “The Sound and the Fury” is considered one of the greatest American novels of all time....

10 Last Tango in Paris [Bernardo Bertolucci, 1972] The Story: While looking for an apartment, Jeanne, a beautiful young Parisienne, encounters Paul, a mysterious American expatriate mourning his wife’s recent suicide. Instantly drawn to each other, they have a stormy, passionate affair, in which they do not reveal their names to each other. Their relationship deeply affects their lives, as Paul struggles with his wife’s death and Jeanne prepares to marry her fiance, Tom, a film director making a cinema-verite documentary about her....

Eleanor was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Europe and the world during the High Middle Ages. Eleanor inherited the Duchy of Aquitaine and Poitiers after her father’s death when she was only 15. As a result, Eleanor became an independent ruler in her own right receiving the titles of Duchess of Aquitaine and Countess of Poitiers. Aquitaine was the largest and wealthiest province of France during the 12th century....

10 Jonahs If you think that life at sea was open to almost anyone, you may have to think again. Sailors were pretty picky with who they allowed on board. Anyone considered bad luck could be called a “Jonah,” in reference to the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a giant fish and spit back out. Women, redheads, priests, debtors, and murderers were all considered bad luck on a ship, although not allowing murderers was probably a good call....

Top 10 World Famous Books That Got Rejected 10 Greywalker (2006) Harper Blaine is a private investigator as ordinary as can be in the foggy and rainy streets of Seattle. But, when one of her cases goes wrong and she is savagely attacked by a maniac she was tracking down for a client, Harper is pronounced dead. For two minutes. As she tries to go back to her life after waking up and leaving the hospital, she notices that things are not the same....

10 What Really Caused The Great Plague? During the 1660s, the Great Plague of London killed more than a quarter of the city’s population in just 18 months. For centuries, experts believed that rats were responsible for the disease spreading so quickly, but recent DNA findings have shown that this isn’t the case at all. In 2016, scientists from the Museum of London Archaeology and the Max Planck Institute in Germany examined 3,300 skeletons that were discovered in a burial ground near Liverpool Street....

10 Most Expensive And Delectable Desserts 10Men’s Dress Socks: Falke Vicuna Gentleman Socks, $1,000/pair Cheap socks are for the birds. They have annoying seams. They stretch out and wear out. Worst of all, they fall down inside your shoes. Investing in quality socks is one way to ensure that your feet always remain encased in comfort. To that end, Falke makes expensive socks. The luxury knitwear brand uses “only the best yarns” to create its luxury line of men’s legwear, a collection of “premium quality and the best craftsmanship....

10 Dealing Methamphetamine An ex-member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Stephen W. Doran, found himself in the unlikely position as a math tutor at a Boston public school. When August of 2012 rolled around, Doran was diagnosed with stage three melanoma, an almost identical situation to that of fictional chemistry teacher Walter White. Left with a death sentence, Doran decided to “break bad,” and over the course of a year, he became a kingpin in his own regard....

With reports emerging daily which allege a sinister connection between the Trump administration and the Russian government, the very authenticity of America’s democracy is called into question. Citizens rightly wonder if their president is beholden to shadowy sponsors at the Kremlin. From accusations of a concerted effort between the Trump campaign and Russian President Vladimir Putin to influence the election by gradually leaking compromising information about Hillary Clinton to the latest report of a White House cover-up of these conspiracies via the firing of FBI Director James Comey, the mainstream media is hemorrhaging stories which point the finger at a scandalous administration that is ultimately deserving of impeachment....

Even if you don’t think they’re quite the lookers, you have to admit that the facts about them are captivating. These creatures are incredibly hardy and live almost everywhere you find water. And since the planet is mostly water, you won’t have to look very far. So let’s dive into why these minuscule animals are so astounding. 10 What the Heck Are They? There are more than 1,100 species of these tiny invertebrates....

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Lennon was regularly battered by the press in the United States who fabricated stories to make him look bad. This trend has continued to the present day with hundreds of online articles giving material about isolated events in the life of Lennon and making false claims about his true personality. John Lennon was a musical pioneer and peaceful man. He helped introduce the world to rock & roll and free thought....

An LA detective and leader of the Strike Team, a four-man anti-gang unit in the FX series The Shield. Mackey is a corrupt but extremely efficient police officer. He steals from drug dealers, beats suspects and has murdered three people. Two of the victims were vicious gangsters, however the first was an undercover officer that wanted to expose Mackey’s team. Despite his misdeeds, he is a devoted father, a loyal partner to his teammates and will readily protect those he sees as innocent victims....