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Largest Collection Of Renaissance-Era Clothing Found In Poland

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Discovered at the site of a future film studio, the collection of 16th- and 17th-century clothing highlights the important role Toruń played as a cultural hub at the time. PAP/Tytus ŻmijewskiArchaeologists believe the collection may be the largest ever found in Europe. Archaeologists in Poland recently discovered a rare collection of fabrics and shoes dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries while excavating the site of a future film studio. Read More...

Lucky Luciano, The Crime Boss Who Created The Mafia As We Know It

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Charles "Lucky" Luciano organized the many warring factions of New York City's underground into five crime families — and put himself at the helm of it all.Getty ImagesIn the early 1900s, Lucky Luciano immigrated to New York and eventually founded the National Crime Syndicate, earning him the title of “the father of modern organized crime.” For nearly a century, the Mafia has been at the center of American outlaw lore. To this day, names like Al Capone and John Gotti remain legendary, even decades after their deaths. Read More...

Man Connected To 'The Dress' Charged With Trying To Murder His Wife

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Keir Johnston's wife and mother-in-law set the Internet aflame when they got into a debate over the color of "The Dress" in 2015.TheEllenShow/YouTubeKeir and Grace Johnston achieved viral fame after Grace and her mother got into a debate over the color of what became known as “The Dress.” In 2015, a debate over whether a dress was black and blue or white and gold consumed all corners of the Internet. Now, Keir Johnston — a man connected to the viral garment — has been charged with trying to kill his wife. Read More...

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