The Truth About Orson Welles' Difficult Childhood
Orson Welles was a complex person who did so much in life that biographer Simon Callow was not able to write about Welles in just one book.
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These Stanford University Murders Were Linked To A Satanic Cult
A fear of cults was growing in the American psyche, and they found an outlet in the brutal murder of a young Stanford student named Arlis Perry in 1974.
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What Vampires Look Like In Different Cultures
Blood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Cult Leaders
Cult leaders have died in prisons and mansions; alone and surrounded by followers; hated and revered. Here's what happened to the remains of these cult leaders.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Manson Family's LaBianca Murders
As tragic as the Tate murders were, they have come to overshadow the Manson Family's next night of terror. This is the messed up truth of the LaBianca murders.
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Cultures That Celebrate The New Year Later In The Year
In many parts of the world, people celebrate the arrival of the new year after the tradition Dec. 31-Jan. 1 timeframe.
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How Different Cultures Around The World Celebrate Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is, for many, a good excuse to celebrate. Though the individual celebration can vary, they often include feasts, art, and processions.
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Why Mister Rogers Was Really Difficult To Interview
Mister Rogers, known as Fred Rogers off-screen, is one of the most beloved figures of children's television after decades of hosting his program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on PBS. But Mister Rogers was notoriously difficult to interview. In interviews, Mister Rogers always failed to provide drama.
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Disturbing Details About Marcus Wesson And His 'Vampire' Cult
Marcus Wesson was an actual person who lived this demented story, and is still alive and hanging out on death row in San Quentin State Prison.
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This Is How The Ho No Hana Cult Started
Hogen Fukunaga started off as an electrician, who in 1987 realized that he was the reincarnation of both Jesus Christ and the Buddha. He started a cult.
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This Is How The Raëlism Cult Started
There are a couple ways that you could approach the question of how Raëlism began. Let's start with its founder, a French-Canadian man named Claude.
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This Is How The Church Of Euthanasia Cult Started
Jerry Springer once said: "Cults are dangerous and not entitled to the protection of religion, not because of what they believe, but because of what they entice their adherents to do." The text is taken from a transcript stored on the website of his interviewees, the Church of Euthanasia.
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This Is How The Order Of The Solar Temple Cult Started
As far as cult names go, the International Chivalric Organization of the Solar Tradition (known to its friends simply as the Order of the Solar Temple) has a lot going for it.
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This Is How The NXIVM Cult Started
NXIVM. It's spelled like the name of Julius Caesar's spaceship. Unfortunately, it's pronounced "nexium," so when read aloud, it sounds more like a magnesium-based anti-diarrheal. And that's about the nicest thing you can say about them.
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The Real Meaning Behind Blue Oyster Cult's 'Don't Fear The Reaper'
We can all be grateful to Blue Öyster Cult for a couple of things. Umlauts and cowbell. But when it comes to their timeless classic "Don't Fear the Reaper", what does the song actually mean?
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The Truth About Jared Leto's Bizarre Cult
Of any celebrity, it's perhaps the least shocking that Jared Leto would be the one to start a cult.
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Inside Cult Leader David Koresh's Tragic Childhood
Here's the truth about David Koresh's tragic early years, from his sadly neglected childhood to his angry, bible-thumping teens.
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False Facts About Cult Leaders You Always Thought Were True
Being a cult leader basically requires being pretty crazy. That's why some myths about them have persisted for so long. But if you believe the supposed facts about cult leaders listed here, it's time for some reeducation. Here are false facts about cult leaders you always thought were true.
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David Koresh: The Messed Up Story Of The Famous Cult Leader
David Koresh persuaded his followers, the Branch Davidians, the apocalypse was coming. This is the messed up story of cult leader David Koresh.
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How Jim Jones Really Started His Infamous Cult
A cult leader's first convert is themselves. No matter how obviously skeevy or devious they may seem to outside observers, the leader remains the hallowed object of self-worship, and their own most zealous believer.
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The Story Of Branch Davidian Cult Members Steve And Judy Schneider
It was a twisted path that led Steve and Judy Schneider, described by a relative as the "all-American dream couple," to their deaths near Waco, Texas.
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David Koresh's Wife Rachel Was A Branch Davidian Before He Was
David Koresh put the Branch Davidians on the map with a prolonged siege involving the FBI and other law enforcement. But who was his wife, Rachel?
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Who Were The Branch Davidians, And Where Is The Group Today?
What is the history of the Branch Davidians, and where are they today? Read more to find out about the notorious group that all but perished in Waco.
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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 Truth About Cult Leader Jim Jones' Death
On November 19, 1978, a woman named Hyacinth Thrash awoke in her cabin in the Guyanese jungle, and she entered a far darker world than the one she'd known. Over 900 fellow members of the People's Temple had died, including her own sister, after being forced to drink cyanide-infused Flavor-Aid.
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What Sabrina Gets Wrong About The Occult
"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" leans on the shadowy aspects of the occult big time, but here's what Sabrina gets wrong about the occult.
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The Demon Cult Isn't The Scariest Thing About Hereditary
Writer-director Ari Aster's 2018 debut feature film Hereditary is the horror movie equivalent of a haymaker punch to the gut. Hereditary tells the story of a family plagued by generational curses as well as a demon cult, but the really freaky demon cult isn't the scariest part of Hereditary.
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