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Ever Wanted To Perform An Exorcism? Now's Your Chance!

If you are looking for a slightly spooky career change this Halloween season, I’m here to tell you that the Catholic Church is looking for a few good… exorcists.

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The Autobahn, where the speed limit is just a suggestion.

The Best Part Of Traveling Is When Things Go Wrong

Obviously I’m not talking about serious travel disasters or any situation that’s dangerous or harmful, but things like missing a bus, getting hopelessly lost, or having an emotional breakdown while in line for the London Eye (been there, done that) are actually blessings in disguis

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How One Woman Took The Lead In Papal-Ruled Rome

Marozia of Rome was probably a terrible person. But she did have chutzpah.

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Watch: These 5 Famous History Stories Have It All Wrong

Maybe it’s mean-spirited to let the air out of sketchy history, but it’s also oh so satisfying.

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"End of the World Plague" Remains Discovered in Egypt

The Roman Empire was starting to crumble, and this horrific epidemic kicked ‘em while they were down.

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The Latest Heartbreaking Homophobia + Hypocrisy in Uganda, Italy and America

While gay rights have unarguably marched forward both societally and politically in the good 'ol US of A — Ellen DeGeneres

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