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The 11th tablet of 'The Epic of Gilgamesh.'

These pieces of literature—from 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' to what is widely considered the first novel ever written—are some of the oldest in history.

Justine Johnston Hemmestad






















Hoaxers: prepare to be inspired.

Before Nathan Fielder and Sacha Baron Cohen pushed the boundaries of performance art, Alan Abel was able to convince media and the public of just about anything, including his own death.

Jake Rossen