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The Locust Swarm that blocked the Sun for 5 days

In the summer of 1874, a specter began to loom over the Great Plains, from North Dakota all the way down to Texas. This was no ordinary threat, but a living, swarming, voracious one.

The Teenager who Flew through the Iron Curtain

In the spring of 1987, at the height of the Cold War, a daring young pilot named Mathias Rust embarked on a journey that would capture the world's attention and test the resolve of one of the most powerful leaders of the time, Mikhail Gorbachev.

The Mesmerizing underwater Museum

Imagine swimming through crystal-clear waters and discovering an otherworldly sight: hundreds of life-sized human sculptures standing silently on the ocean floor. These aren't relics from a lost civilization, but the groundbreaking environmental art installations created by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor.

Michael Jackson’s Patented Anti-Gravity Move

Michael Jackson was the undisputed King of Pop and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. At the height of his fame in the 1980s, Jackson's live shows were epic spectacles attended by screaming fans who were enthralled by his stellar singing, dancing, and showmanship.

This book predicted Titanic’s doom 14 years before the tragedy

In 1898, American writer Morgan Robertson published a novella called Futility, which told the story of a massive British ocean liner called the Titan.

Smoking Weed at the White House

In September 1980, country music legend Willie Nelson found himself in one of the most coveted smoke spots imaginable - the White House roof. During a stay at the presidential residence, Nelson and a companion stealthily made their way to the rooftop overlooking DC for a discreet joint.

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