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Are Conspiracy Theorists Right About the Moon Landing?

Almost everyone loves a good conspiracy theory.  It sells movies. It writes blogs. It captures attention.  We love conspiracy theories too. We admit our part in fueling the discussion, and possibly the breakdown of modern society. Ok, that last part was an exaggeration.  Still, the point holds true. Why else would you be reading this if you weren’t the slightest bit curious? At the top of our list is the famous theory that NASA faked…

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Was District 13 in the Hunger Games Modeled After a Real Place?

If you’ve seen the Hunger Games movies then you know about District 13. A place that appeared to be completely bare and long-destroyed, but actually had an entire underground facility filled with trained citizens. While The Hunger Games is a piece of incredibly elaborate fiction, there is something about the dystopian societies that seems to draw in the crowds. Many of us haven’t lived through anything remotely similar and we seem to be fascinated with…

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What Will Solving the Final Section of the Kryptos Sculpture Reveal?

Codes and technology and hackers are an all-too-common part of our world in 2018, but one famous code has proven to be unbreakable – even for the CIA and the NSA. The Kryptos sculpture created by Jim Sanborn has remained an unsolved mystery since it was installed in 1990 at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia.   Code-breakers from the CIA, NSA and even some freelancers not employed by our government in jobs relating to…

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World War 2 Prisoners Built a Glider in Hidden Room in Colditz Castle

If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that humans are incredible. When put in intense situations, we often do things that defy the imagination. The Colditz Castle glider is no exception. In fact, I’d say it’s a prime example of just what humans are capable of. During World War II, a group of British officers were taken prisoner and kept at Colditz Castle in Germany. The castle itself had 6 foot…

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Hidden Catholic Church and Operating Room Found in Buildings Outside the United States

Our series on Hidden Floors in Buildings Across America is taking an international turn as we wrap it up. We’ve explored secret floors in churches, hotels, skyscrapers and amusements parks so far, but in today’s post we’re heading to London and Amsterdam to explore an old house and an old church. Neither of those sound particularly impressive, but once you know what’s hiding above them, you’re likely to be more impressed. Let’s explore the old…

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