The modern Mega Man is a shining example of an all-ages hero, and the latter-day foes he encounters in his ongoing fight against Dr. Wily are a reflection of that. But back in the day, things were a bit different. A lot of subtle, sinister ideas made their way into those early releases.
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While tattoos are commonplace in this day and age, they have a really strange history, full of violent stories, famous figures, and freaky characters.
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The Garden of Eden is one of the most famous settings in the Bible. God created it as a home for Adam and Eve. Here's the untold truth of the Garden of Eden.
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The copyrights to a number of pop culture icons are due to expire. Here are some popular characters that will soon be public domain.
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The Winchester boys' foes are drawn from mythology, but they aren't always accurate. Here are the things that Supernatural gets "wrong" about mythical beings.
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The kind of stardom and popularity the best NBA players have inevitably creates a hatred felt by passionate fans and casual observers, not to mention among peers. But really, fans only hate any of the NBA players spotlighted in this piece because those stars don't play for their favorite teams.
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Willie Nelson seems so happy and mellow, it's hard to imagine that anything bad ever happened to him . Here's the tragic real-life story of Willie Nelson.
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Being a coach is the most thankless job in all of sports, because everyone knows they will get fired. These are the most surprising coach firings of all time.
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The professional wrestling industry is downright fascinating to follow in the fall of 2019. In some ways, there's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler or somebody who announces for smaller promotions. And any of the individuals spotlighted in this piece could become the next face of WWE.
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On April 7, 2019, Kofi Kingston made history. For the first time in 67 years of the WWE, it had a World Champion who'd been born in Africa. Kofi's journey to the top of the WWE was an interesting one. From his humble beginnings to a championship reign, here's the truth behind Kofi Kingston.
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From lady Olympics to religious rites, here’s what life was like for women in Ancient Greece.
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In the 1990s, music videos became not just big-budget works of art, but a vital part of a musician's marketing campaign
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Not all superpowers are a gift, obviously. However, the vast majority are the stuff that kids have dreams about. Here are the best superpowers of all time.
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Wonder why any successful professional athlete would want to retire early? Here's the reasons behind the most surprising early retirements in sports history.
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Donald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has been in one of the most successful bands in rock history since 1962. But the singer has trudged through many turmoils and tragedies, many of which have been of his own making. Without further ado, let's take a look at the troubled history of Mick Jagger.
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A sample of saliva is all it takes for companies to paint a detailed picture of family trees. It started as a fun way to find new genetic connections. But that's not where it ended. Here's the coming-of-age of genealogical data, cold cases it helped solve, and where the technology might go next.
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Everybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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What are the most venomous animals on the planet? Which creatures could murder you in minutes with just a simple sting or a tiny bite? Well, from sea-dwelling beasts to eight-legged arachnids, these are some of the most venomous creatures in the world.
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The people who lived in pre-American Alaska had to learn how to survive in a sometimes harsh and inhospitable landscape. So what was it really like in pre-American Alaska? Cold. But it was also beautiful, abundant, and challenging. Here's everything you didn't know about life in pre-American Alaska.
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Medieval people had no qualms about killing each other in gruesome ways.
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Every year, discoveries change the things we know about history. Here are a few of the most amazing historical discoveries since the beginning of 2019.
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What if video was no longer reliable? Horrifyingly, realistic "deepfake" are becoming increasingly easy to create. Here's the untold truth of deepfakes.
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Every kid loves Lego, but not fate, which explains the series of misfortunes that have plagued Lego since 1924. Read on for the disastrous history of Legos.
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As legendary beauties go, few are as legendary or as beautiful as the mythic Helen of Troy, who became the cause of the Trojan War. But who is this Helen?
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Andrew Luck was one of the NFL's marquee quarterbacks of the 21st century. But Luck also got injured a lot. Here's a look at the untold truth of Andrew Luck.
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Humans need to make sense of a messy, uncertain world using imperfect eyes and imperfect brains. That's where optical illusions that fool your brain come in.
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