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While you may be familiar with her creative take on household chores, here are a few things you may not know about Amelia Bedelia.

Ali Parr






A number of Fabergé eggs owned by the Romanov family (though not this one) disappeared after the Russian Revolution.

From lost pieces of media to irreplaceable works of art to literal pirate booty, these are the amazing and tragic stories behind valuables that seem to be gone forever.

Michele Debczak






From a diabolical Bible to a mournful Japanese war poem, here are eight texts that have been blamed for madness, misfortune, and death.

April Snellings