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10 Real Tales Of Prejudice With Unbelievable Twists 10 An Imposter German Ship Meets Its Real British Counterpart During the First World War, the Germans disguised one of their ships, the SMS Cap Trafalgar, as the British liner RMS Carmania. However, by an unlucky stroke of irony, the first ship they encountered near the Island of Trinidade, off the coast of Brazil, (Note: Not Trinidad) was the real RMS Carmania, whose Captain, Noel Grant, immediately recognized their attempt to trick British ships, and launched a surprise attack early in the morning, ultimately leading to the sinking of the SMS Cap Trafalgar....

10 Norwich Cathedral Located in Norwich, England, the Norwich Cathedral was first built in 1096, 30 years after the pivotal Battle of Hastings. The formerly Catholic (now Anglican) cathedral is well-known as a beautiful example of Anglo-Saxon architecture. Ironically, in order to build the cathedral, Norman architects destroyed several Saxon buildings (later found to be places of worship) in order to lay the cathedral’s foundations. Contemporary visitors to the cathedral may not know its history, but they almost certainly know about its ghosts....

10 The Great Kentucky Book Heist of 2004 In 2004, four friends embarked on a mission to rob their college’ s library of rare books. It would be the ultimate heist. Their plan had all the necessary elements—fake identities, elaborate disguises, and tons of potential for a payout. The four spent months plotting. They even contacted an auction house, where they planned to exchange the books for cash. Watch this video on YouTube On the night of the attack, the friends arranged a “viewing “to access the collection....

Because we all seek justice when faced with wrongdoing, history is littered with tales of revenge. Here are ten examples of the greatest stories of vengeance from history. 10 Gruesome Acts Of Revenge 10 Anthony Ray Stockelman—Vengeance For Katie On the 25th of January, 2005, ten-year-old Katlyn “Katie” Colman was abducted during her trek to a nearby shop. By 7:30 pm that evening, she was reported missing. After five days of intense searching, Katie’s body was found near a creek by an Indiana State Police trooper....

The following ten stories delve into the unthinkable and grotesque outcomes such a hazardous profession can entail, and also the senseless, tragic crimes that have befallen farmers on the outskirts of society. 10An Unforgiving Swarm On a quiet Sunday afternoon, Rogerio Zuniga was on his tractor tending to his farm in Lorenzo, Texas, when the third-generation farmer hit an abandoned irrigation pipe. Unbeknownst to Zuniga, the 18-inch (45 cm) diameter piping housed an enormous hive of Africanized bees....

So what’s with the change of heart? Well, there are a few reasons behind it. The big one is that weed has been proven to have some impressive health benefits. But surely, no other illegal drugs can actually be good for us in any way, can they? Well, it turns out that almost all major controlled substances can actually be put to good use in one way or another. Let’s run down 10 illegal street drugs that have some surprisingly useful medical applications....

Heroes are popping up everywhere and heartwarming tales are beginning to saturate the internet as much as the tales of panic and mayhem have. On this list are just 10 examples of uplifting things that have the potential to keep people somewhat sane in these crazy times. 10 Clear canals in Venice While Italy is engaged in a fierce battle with the coronavirus, natural order has returned to Venice in the form of swans and dolphins swimming freely in the now-clear water of the canals....

Dennis Green was the usually level-headed coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2004 to 2006. However, he revealed quite a different side to the press after an embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears in which they blew a 20-point lead in less than 20 minutes. The incident was later mocked in a well-known commercial for Coors Light. At a press conference for his film “A History of Violence”, Ed Harris kills the laughter in the room by demonstrating his own concept of violence....

10 Harvey Miguel Robinson, 17 Years Old Harvey Miguel Robinson is from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and is one of the youngest serial killers on death row. He was 17 when he first committed murder in August 1992. Police caught Robinson on July 31st, 1993, after he raped but failed to kill Denise Cali on June 28th, 1993. Robinson returned to Cali’s house, where police were waiting. Since Cali bit Robinson’s arm during the initial attack before fleeing, police could match the bite mark to Robinson and convict him....

Here are the top 10 kits you can buy to survive any situation. 10 Out-in-the Wilderness Survival Kit Ever heard the phrase that “cities are urban jungles?” Well, no matter how tough life in your neighborhood, city, or apartment gets, it can never compare to the wild outdoors. Whether you are going camping, hiking, or climbing, the wilderness can be challenging for anyone. Anything can go wrong at any moment and if you are not well prepared, there is no corner bodega to save you....

population 3,068,742; area 1,025,520 km2; density 3.0 people/km2 The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, Senegal on the southwest, Mali on the southeast and east, Algeria on the northeast, and the Morocco-controlled Western Sahara (about which more later) on the northwest. In an area roughly the size of Ontario or Egypt there are 3 million people and not much else....

Many of these animals had strange features that would have scared the heck out of us and even other animals. Who wouldn’t be scared of a 9-meter-long (30 ft) crocodile? Or a four-legged snake? Thankfully, they have all gone extinct. 10 Thylacoleo carnifexThe Giant Tasmanian Devil The marsupial lion (Thylacoleo carnifex) is an extinct carnivore that resembles the Tasmanian devil. It just happened to be bigger, more ferocious, and more intimidating with powerful jaws, strong bones, and supersharp jaws and teeth....

Best Known For: Big Trouble in Little China, Born Invincible Carter Wong is probably best known as the developer of Chung Hop Kuen, a martial art combining the styles of Hapkaido, Shaolin Kung Fu Mui-thai and Taekwondo. However, he’s had quite a bit of success in film – thanks to his unforgettable face, intimidating demeanor, and ability to pull off mind-blowing moves in fight scenes. He’s been in over 50 martial arts films, mostly made in Hong Kong....

Lewis Carroll’s Alice books are amongst the most famous children’s books in the world. The story follows a young girl called Alice as she experiences the absurd, and often anarchic, world of Wonderland. Her learning to cope with the changing world is a clear metaphor for growing up. But the book also features a literal ‘growing up.’ When Alice first follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland she finds herself trapped in a hallway full of doors....

SEE ALSO: 10 Executioners Who Met Their Own Dark Ends While the argument will no doubt continue for decades, if not centuries, about the moral standing of executions, there are those who the vast majority would argue deserved execution. The following individuals undoubtedly earned their execution, as well as a place on this list of Top 10 modern executions. In the minds of many there is no greater crime than one perpetrated against a child....

Top 10 Popular Anime Series 10 Goblin Slayer This 2018 show did not take long to begin courting controversy. From the first episode of this fantasy show, a band of adventurers ventures out to harvest some goblins. Instead goblins turn out to be wilier than they anticipated, and as the band is wiped out, one female character is raped. This entry hopefully serves as a warning just how far these programs can go....

I could’ve included Midnight Cowboy for an entry that challenges gender conventions, but Deuce also makes for a fitting contemporary farce that makes light of the occupation, adding a certain level of class and dignity. Such characteristics aren’t what usually comes to mind when you think of prostitution, but that furthers the effect of the satire. Ignoring the sequel, this movie was very amusing, even if it was not quite grounded in reality....

This lister hopes some of the victims’ families and friends frequent Listverse and enjoy this list. Either way, we all suffer to think of a Christmas suddenly without our children. Classical music, perhaps more than any other genre, possesses a quality of timelessness. Its best examples do not remind us of any century or era, but provide what the French call an “oubliette,” “a place of forgetting.” Let us start with one of the finest fugues from the all-time master of contrapuntal music....

Top 10 Islands With Fascinating Stories And Artifacts 10 Metal objects in potatoes—Prince Edward Island In 2016 police were called in to investigate a case of potato tampering in Prince Edward Island after a family discovered a sewing needle in a dish of potatoes they had peeled and cooked. This came after a spate of potato tampering incidents in 2014 during which several metal objects, including needles, were discovered in potatoes originating from the island....

Here are ten of the strangest farms in the world, or above it. 10 Horrifying Facts About Baby Farms 10 Snake Farm The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute in Bangkok is both a popular tourist site and important farm. The animals they produce are less cuddly than cows but they can still be milked. They farm venomous snakes and extract their venom to produce cures for snake bites and perform research....