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PEOPLE

Princess Helen of Serbia was first exiled and then imprisoned—and when she was released, she learned the grim truth about her family.

PEOPLE

You don't steal a crown without making a few enemies, and William III had more than we can count—but this disturbing king was not one to be crossed lightly.

PEOPLE

Zazel discovered that becoming the first human cannonball came with a high price. Because once you go up, the only place to go is down.

PEOPLE

Desmond Tutu had this rare talent: he could make you laugh and feel deeply uncomfortable—in the best possible way. He was warm, funny, and openly affectionate, but he also had a spine made of steel. He fought apartheid with moral clarity, relentless optimism, and a kind of fierce love that didn’t ask permission.

PEOPLE

To the public, Dack Rambo was a charming rising star destined for greatness—but behind closed doors, he lived a dangerous double life.

THINGS

Much of the folk wisdom of the past has been confirmed by modern scientific research.


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