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Sombra: The Colombian K-9 So Feared by Cartels They Put a $70,000 Bounty on Her Head

Sombra, a heroic German Shepherd, became a top target for Colombia's most powerful cartel after sniffing out over 9 tons of cocaine. The Gulf Clan placed a $70,000 bounty on her head, forcing police to relocate her with bodyguards for her own protection.

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Sealed in Steel: The Harrowing Story of the Kaiten, Japan's WWII Suicide Torpedoes

Beyond Kamikaze planes, Japan's WWII arsenal included Kaiten: manned suicide torpedoes. Pilots were sealed inside the weapon, unable to escape, and were ordered to self-destruct if their attack failed, ensuring a one-way mission to turn the tide of the war.

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The Lost Cross of King Harold: A Tale of Miracles, Monks, and a Mysterious Disappearance

An 11th-century stone crucifix, unearthed in Somerset, became a famed healing relic in Waltham after a miraculous journey. Devotedly rebuilt by King Harold Godwinson, the Holy Cross of Waltham vanished without a trace during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, its fate a mystery.

History Religion & Philosophy Wars, Conflict & Heroes

Hollywood's Most Unlikely Winner: How the U.S. Marine Corps Won an Oscar for a Film That Shocked a Nation

In 1944, the entire U.S. Marine Corps received an unprecedented Academy Award for "With the Marines at Tarawa." The graphic color documentary, which required presidential approval to release, brought the shocking reality of the Pacific War to the American home front for the first time.

Entertainment & Media Wars, Conflict & Heroes History

Throne of Blood: The 2001 Nepalese Royal Massacre and the Fall of a Dynasty

On June 1, 2001, Nepal's Crown Prince Dipendra, enraged over a marriage dispute, shot and killed ten members of his family, including his parents, the King and Queen. He then turned the gun on himself, plunging the nation into chaos and ending a dynasty.

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Dimples and Diplomacy: Shirley Temple's Surprising Role in the Fall of Communism

Shirley Temple, the iconic child star, had a remarkable second act as a diplomat. As US Ambassador to Czechoslovakia in 1989, she witnessed and supported the Velvet Revolution, playing a key role in the nation's peaceful transition from communism to democracy.

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Old Reliable's Revenge: The Day Titanic's Sister Ship Rammed a U-Boat

During WWI, the RMS Olympic, Titanic's sister ship, was a troop transport. When German U-boat U-103 tried to torpedo her, the Olympic's captain ordered the massive liner to ram the submarine. The Olympic sliced into the U-boat, sinking it, and continued on without stopping to rescue survivors.

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Fallen from the Sky: The Unthinkable Story of 9/11's First Fallen Firefighter

Daniel Suhr, the first FDNY member killed on 9/11, was responding to the World Trade Center when he was tragically struck and killed by a person who had jumped or fallen from the South Tower, a harrowing testament to the chaos of that day.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

The Man Stansfield Wanted: The Shocking, Heroic Story of Keith Glascoe, 9/11 Firefighter

Keith Glascoe, known for playing Benny in Léon: The Professional and the target of the line "Bring me everyone!", was also a decorated NYC firefighter. He heroically sacrificed his life during the South Tower collapse on 9/11, leaving behind a legacy of cinematic and real-world bravery.

Biography & Personal Stories Wars, Conflict & Heroes Entertainment & Media

South Sudan: The Story of the World's Newest Country and Its Tumultuous First Decade

On July 9, 2011, South Sudan became the world's newest nation after a historic referendum, ending decades of civil war with Sudan. Despite initial optimism, the country has since faced immense challenges, including internal conflict, humanitarian crises, and the difficult task of nation-building.

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