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Benny Binion Snapshot
Benny Binion Snapshot

Meet Benny Binion, The Murderous Texas Gangster Who Turned Las Vegas Into ‘Sin City’

From running the rackets in Dallas to revolutionizing casinos in Las Vegas, Benny "Cowboy" Binion was perhaps the most notorious gambler in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 20, 2020

Meet Benny Binion, The Murderous Texas Gangster Who Turned Las Vegas Into ‘Sin City’

From running the rackets in Dallas to revolutionizing casinos in Las Vegas, Benny "Cowboy" Binion was perhaps the most notorious gambler in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton April 20, 2020
Bone Bashing
Bone Bashing

Early Humans Used 2-Million-Year-Old Stone Balls To Get To Bone Marrow, New Study Finds

A new study on the cache of unique stone balls uncovered at Qesem Cave has unraveled the puzzle which has long bewildered archaeologists.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 20, 2020
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Early Humans Used 2-Million-Year-Old Stone Balls To Get To Bone Marrow, New Study Finds

A new study on the cache of unique stone balls uncovered at Qesem Cave has unraveled the puzzle which has long bewildered archaeologists.

By Natasha Ishak April 20, 2020
Houston, We Have A Problem
Houston, We Have A Problem

The True Story Of ‘Houston, We Have A Problem’ And What Went Wrong Aboard The Apollo 13 Craft

When Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell and John Swigert famously said "Houston, we've had a problem," the mission's troubles were just beginning.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 17, 2020

The True Story Of ‘Houston, We Have A Problem’ And What Went Wrong Aboard The Apollo 13 Craft

When Apollo 13 astronauts Jim Lovell and John Swigert famously said "Houston, we've had a problem," the mission's troubles were just beginning.

By Marco Margaritoff April 17, 2020
Top View Of Stonehenge
Top View Of Stonehenge

This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting Apr 17, 2020
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This Week In History News, Apr. 12- 18

Stonehenge's LEGO-like construction secrets revealed, 200-million-year-old dinosaur eggs unlocked, ancient primate raft journey from Africa to South America uncovered.

By All That's Interesting April 17, 2020
Angel Of Death Pointing At A Victim
Angel Of Death Pointing At A Victim

The Antonine Plague Claimed 5 Million Ancient Romans — And Scientists Still Don’t Know Its Origin

The Roman Empire was so crippled by the Antonine Plague that many scholars believe it hastened the empire's demise.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 16, 2020

The Antonine Plague Claimed 5 Million Ancient Romans — And Scientists Still Don’t Know Its Origin

The Roman Empire was so crippled by the Antonine Plague that many scholars believe it hastened the empire's demise.

By Marco Margaritoff April 16, 2020
Shark Fin Soup
Shark Fin Soup

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak Apr 15, 2020

The Ugly Truth About Shark Fin Soup, The Delicacy That Could Drive Some Species To Extinction

Shark finning kills about 73 million of these animals each year just so we can make shark fin soup, a traditional dish that remains popular despite sometimes being toxic.

By Natasha Ishak April 15, 2020
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