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Mark Oliver, Author At All That's Interesting

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The Stories Of 13 Incredible Sunken Cities From History — And What’s Left Of Them Today Mark Oliver 2 weeks ago From Cleopatra's kingdom to "Japan's Atlantis," these cities sank beneath the water long ago, but the ruins they left behind continue to provide insight into what life was like for the people who lived in them. ncG1vNJzZmiZnKHBqa3TrKCnrJWnsrTAyKeeZ5ufonyiwdOhpqtnnZa%2FrHnOpaCvnaI%3D

Martin Laurello, The Human Owl Whose Head Turned 180 Degrees

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Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.At the turn of the century, no beacon beamed brighter with opportunity than the United States. Untold masses migrated to America in search a better life. The rise of circuses and sideshows saw spectacle at every corner and contortionist “freaks” like Martin Laurello making their living by dazzling crowds. Read More...

Mr. Rogers' Tattoos And Other False Rumors About This Beloved Icon

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Mr. Rogers always wore long-sleeve sweaters, which made some people convinced he was hiding tattoos underneath them.Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty ImagesThe rumors about Mr. Rogers’ tattoos first began circulating sometime before the 1990s. If urban legend is to be believed, Mr. Rogers had a bunch of secret tattoos on his arms — and he hid them extremely well with his signature long-sleeve cardigan sweaters. This story often goes hand-in-hand with the rumor that the host of the children’s TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was once a feared military sniper. Read More...

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