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Deception has a long history in human storytelling. People have always told tall tales and fabricated stories, sometimes to impress, sometimes to protect, and sometimes just for the thrill of it. From mythical creatures to legendary curses, these untruths have left a lasting mark on humanity's collective imagination.

12 Biggest Lies Told in Human History

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Being the most popular genre in the medium, Shonen anime has plenty of shows you’ve almost definitely checked out, so here are a few that might have slipped under your radar. The likes of Attack on Titan, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen have enough material to keep anyone busy....

10 most underrated Shonen anime shows you should check out

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Archaeologists uncovered a rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkey that most likely belonged to a wealthy mercenary soldier.

Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2400-year-ago discovered

Popular voice actress Atsuko Tanaka has died at 61 from an undisclosed disease, as reported by her son Hikaru Tanaka. One of the most prolific voice actors in the industry, Tanaka is most well known for her role in the iconic cyberpunk anime franchise Ghost in the Shell. It started with the beloved 1995 anime movie where she voiced the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi.

Iconic Ghost in the Shell star Atsuko Tanaka dies at 61

History never ceases to amaze us and there is much out there that is still unknown. There were several generations that lived before us and many are yet to come into existence. So, when archaeologists and other experts discover something new about the old, it’s always a fascinating journey of understanding what really went down there. In 2000, French archaeologist and head of the European Institute of Maritime Archaeology, Franck Goddio, led a team that successfully located the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion, which was Egypt’s only port on the Mediterranean coast about 2,500 years ago.

Newly discovered underwater temple of Aphrodite leaves everyone in wonder and awe

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Deep in the Mexican jungle at the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden treasure trove of history.
There, in the ancient, long-abandoned Maya city of Cobá, near the towering Nohoch Mul pyramid, a vast stone slab was found tucked away in what was once the floor of a sacred pool. What makes this slab so special is what it bears: an inscription consisting of 123 glyphs, painstakingly carved into its surface.



					
			

Initial inspection suggests that the glyphs describe the founding date of a town called Keh Witz Nal, or "Deer Mountain", on 12 May 569 CE. They also...

123 Maya Glyphs Found on Huge Stone Reveal Secrets of a Lost City

Fans of The West Wing already know just how heartbreaking the show’s final season can be, but they probably weren’t expecting to see star Martin Sheen openly weeping at one scene. Sheen, who played President Jed Bartlet in classic political drama The West Wing, appeared on Inside with...

The West Wing star has heartbreaking reaction to seeing pivotal scene for the first time

The conversation about Tank’s role balance in Overwatch 2 has been a heated one, but the Season 12 patch has shifted even more power into the role to make them raid boss level threats. It’s been made pretty clear by OW2 game director Aaron Keller that the Tank role...

Overwatch 2 just made Tanks an even bigger problem in Season 12

Editor’s Note: Here, Dr. Zahi Hawass, arguably Egypt’s most famous and celebrated archaeologist and egyptologist, recounts his recent discoveries at Gisr el-Mudir, also known as the Great Enclosure, one of the oldest stone structures known to date in Egypt, located at Saqqara and only a few hundred meters west of the Step Pyramid. Leading an excavation team, he uncovered evidence of a large cemetery consisting of tombs dated to the 5th and 6th Dynasties of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. What follows is his narrative in his own words:

Discoveries in the Shadow of the Step Pyramid

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s first paid expansion is getting new content soon. Here’s everything we know about the first paid expansion, A Rift in Time. Along with announcing that Disney Dreamlight Valley would no longer be becoming a free-to-play game, Gameloft also revealed the first paid expansion for the popular cozy game. This marks a brand new era for DDV and has already brought with it some exciting new content.

Disney Dreamlight Valley A Rift in Time: Everything we know about first paid expansion

As the climactic storyline of Jujutsu Kaisen, the Shinjuku Showdown Arc is arguably the most important part of the series – here’s our breakdown of the story arc. Jujutsu Kaisen may be shorter in length than many of its contemporaries, but it makes up for that with compact, action-filled arcs. From the devastating Shibuya Incident to the shocking Culling Game, every arc is unmissable.

Shinjuku Showdown explained: What happens in Jujutsu Kaisen’s final arc?

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For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

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New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia's government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck.Dubbed the "holy grail" of shipwrecks, the San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it was sunk by the British navy near Cartagena in 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived.In February, the Colombian government announced it would begin extractions from the ship off its Caribbean coast, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars."Results of this exploration have revealed an unprecedented set of archaeological evidence, which has greatly...

New artifacts found in legendary treasure-laden shipwreck

Riot Games’ Indonesian Instagram account posted a video announcing the locations of the international VCT tournament early. The video revealed the two VCT Masters tournaments in 2025 will be played in Bangkok, Thailand, and Toronto, Canada. Valorant Champions will end the competitive season in Paris France. Bangkok will host...

VCT Masters and Valorant Champions 2025 locations & format change leaked

Modders have finally managed to get Bloodborne working on PC, though it’s still far from approaching anything deemed playable. On August 18, YouTuber Fromsoftserve, known primarily for their work in the Soulsborne modding community, uploaded a video showcasing FromSoftware’s acclaimed title running on a desktop computer. Made possible...

Bloodborne finally works on PC thanks to modders but it’s not great

Jujutsu Kaisen manga is closer to its final chapter than ever as the manga announces the finale release date, so here’s what you need to know. Jujutsu Kaisen manga began its final arc in May 2023 with the battle of the strongest. The fight against the villains continues even after Gojo’s death and now after Kenjaku’s defeat, it’s time Sukuna meets his end.

Jujutsu Kaisen manga announces final chapter, and it’s coming very soon

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Or Elasmotherium, if you want to get fancy about it.

39,000 Years Ago, A Siberian Unicorn Lived Alongside Humans

Another batch of upcoming cards have been revealed by the official Japanese Pokemon TCG YouTube channel – and one of them is looking like a real headache for Lugia players. During the Pokemon Worlds 2024 season, Lugia VSTAR received a lot of attention from the competitive community. It’s a punchy deck, featuring Archeops and Minccino alongside a heap of Special Energy cards. On paper, it’s hard to beat.

New ACE SPEC Pokemon card is horrible news for Lugia players

Modern Warfare 3 fans are ecstatic as a popular multiplayer mode is being brought in Season 5 Reloaded for the first time in a few years. Back in 2019, when the Modern Warfare series was rebooted, many fans were worried it would just be a nostalgia trip – rehashing the best of Call of Duty 4, as well as the original Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare.

MW3 players delighted as fan-favorite mode finally returns for first time in years

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The Elbaf Arc explained: What’s next for One Piece?

As the Straw Hat Pirates and Giants set sail to Elbaf, One Piece is closer to the Elbaf Arc than ever. So, here’s everything you can...

The Elbaf Arc explained: What’s next for One Piece?

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