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Movies would have us believe that committing a robbery of millions of dollars (or any other currency for that matter) happens all the time and is quite easy to pull off. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. To pull off an actual heist of so much money requires taking huge risks, having no qualms about violence and much planning. There haven't nearly as many big heists as Hollywood would have you believe, and here are 5 of the greatest, the most profitable, heists in history: |
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5 Priceless Works of Art That Are Lost Forever
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Burj Khalifa - How the World's Tallest Building Was Built
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These Common Literary Facts Are Completely FALSE
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17 Ancient Artifacts That Still Astound the World
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18 Historical Photos Brought to Life in Glorious Color!
These glorious photos show history in full color.
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You're probably aware of these common sayings, but where did they originate from? Fascinating!
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We may not believe in UFOs, but throughout history there have been some rather strange UFO-like encounters that defy logic.
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This Has to be the Most Graceful Dance Performance Ever!
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You Won't Believe What This Man Built in His Back Yard...
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These Pictures Smuggled out of North Korea Will Shock You
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These Unique Maps Will Change Your Worldview
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Listen to 7 of History's Most Famous Speeches
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12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today
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Fascinating - Real CIA Experiments of Psychic Powers
There is a US army unit investigating the potential of psychic phenomena. Yes, this is a true story. Learn about their most fundamental experiment here.
These 14 Photos Are All Remarkable For Different Reasons
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10 of the Most Interesting Popes in History
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2024 is Here! And This is Why You Should Be Excited for It
2024 is here! And this is why you should be excited for it.
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Learn How to Perform These Famous Magic Tricks at Home!
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These 24 Fascinating Photographs Will Surprise & Amaze You
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I Can’t Get Over These Astonishing Magic Tricks!
Enjoy this magical compilation of astonishing performances by illusionist Darcy Oake.
Amazing History: The Man Who Took Down a Plane With a Gun
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Some of These Facts About the US Will Leave You Speechless
We have collected the 50 most fascinating facts about each state. Some of them historical, some funny, and some straight out hard to believe.
