The Darkest TV Finales In History
TV shows can end well, or they can break their fans' hearts on the way out. Here are some of the the darkest TV finales in history.
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Everything You Knew About Viking Diets Is A Lie
Over the centuries, Vikings have been subjected to more stereotypes than you can shake an axe at. One example of this stereotyping in action? The Viking diet.
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The Abandoned Olympic Stadium In The Middle Of The Amazon Rainforest
nestled deep within Earth's greenest lungs, there lies a sports arena that the Brazilian government coughed up somewhere around $300 million to build, while taking the lives of three construction workers, and it's ... uh, empty. Abandoned.
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The Hidden Meaning Of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion
From the pained emotions running throughout every chord, to the relative ambiguity of the lyrics -- i.e., was R.E.M. singer-songwriter Michael Stipe talking about an actual religion, or a relationship? -- it's no wonder this song has become so timeless.
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How Leif Erikson Became A Legend
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit Fox News
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The Legend Of The Jersey Devil Explained
If you happen to find yourself in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, keep an eye out for a scary cryptozoological creature which, these days, usually goes by the friendly name of the Jersey Devil. And no, it has nothing to do with hockey. This is the legend of the Jersey Devil explained.
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The Legend Of The Kraken Explained
The most terrifying sea monster of all was the kraken. Originating from the frightened whispers of Scandinavian seamen, this tentacled monstrosity was believed to be capable of taking down entire boats in its many-armed embrace. So, was the kraken real? This is the legend of the kraken explained.
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Andy Kaufman was a true original, and there has never been anyone else like him. While Kaufman's life ended in tragedy, the stories he created on the way there are unforgettable.
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Weird Real-Life Origin Stories Of Your Favorite Superheroes
The weird, true stories behind how superheroes get created can be just as fascinating as their fictional origins.
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16 Eddie Vedder Facts For Pearl Jam Fans
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Here's How Many People Died During The Bombing Of Hiroshima
If you grew up in the United States, you're familiar with a certain elementary school narrative regarding World War II, about how the U.S. triumphantly "ended the war" by dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The truth? Well, it's a bit more complex, as usual.
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Pop Culture Babies Ranked Worst To Best
Not all fictional babies are created equal, and for every cute little tree sapling that dances around with the Guardians of the Galaxy, there's also a creepy, young corporate mascot coming around to give you freakish nightmares. Here are the most famous pop culture babies ranked from worst to best.
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The Messed Up Truth Behind IQ Tests
IQ tests have been around, in one form or another, for over a century. Sadly, the many occasions in which IQ tests have been used as a justification for racism, eugenics, xenophobia, and executions is ... deeply troubling, to say the least. This is the messed up truth behind IQ tests.
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The Craziest Fictional Diseases From Movies And TV
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Reporters Without Borders Is Now Running An Uncensored Library In Minecraft
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The Messed Up Truth About The Tiananmen Square Massacre
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The Tragic Life And Death Of The World's First Movie Star
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The Truth About Ranked-Choice Voting
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The Most Controversial Corporate Mascots In History
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The Truth About 'Rock-A-Bye Baby's' Dark Lyrics
Ah, "Rock-a-bye Baby." The most classic nursery rhyme of all time.
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The Reptile People Always Mistake For A Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are one of the first things you learn about. If you walk into a third grade classroom, the cool kids can tell you all about their favorite dinosaurs. And the flying dinosaurs, of course, are pterodactyls. There's just one problem. This is the reptile people always mistake for a dinosaur.
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