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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.

When Giant Fungi Ruled the Earth

Imagine hiking through a misty prehistoric landscape, devoid of trees or shrubbery. Suddenly you spot a towering, branchless trunk stretching over 20 feet into the sky.

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.

The Airplane Graveyard

In the Arizona desert near Tucson sprawls a one-of-a-kind retirement community - but it's not for retirees. It's for historic military aircraft that have flown their final missions. This aviation "elephant's graveyard" is called the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or AMARG.

Salvator Mundi: The Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

In November 2017, the art world was stunned when an enigmatic painting of Christ called Salvator Mundi sold for a record-shattering $450 million at auction.
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