The Strange History Of Phrenology
Phrenology, if you're not familiar, is a thoroughly debunked old-timey pseudoscience.
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The Real-Life Event That The Strangers Is Based On
Some stories, such as The Haunting In Connecticut or The Rite bear many similarities to real-life occurrences, other horror films turn out to be quite a stretch to apply to real-life events. Whether you mind it or not, 2008's "The Strangers" falls into the latter category.
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The Most Notable Treasure Hunters In History
Treasure hunters have inspired books and movies throughout history. Who wouldn't want to strike it rich by finding a pirate's buried treasure or taste immortality from the Fountain of Youth or the Holy Grail? But it's not easy. These are some of the most notable treasure hunters in history.
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The Messed Up Real-Life Story Of Pablo Picasso
Picasso was mainly a painter, dabbling in sculpture and other media, and he certainly didn't lead a boring life. Here's the messed up truth about Pablo Picasso.
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The Dupont De Ligoness Family Murders Coverup Theory Explained
Here's a quick primer on the Ligoness family murders, and the bones of one of the stranger theories for why it all went down: that this is all part of an elaborate, decade-long cover-up.
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The Hit Psychological Thriller You Need To Watch On Netflix
Offering to the Storm has taken Netflix by storm. Here's why.
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The Terrifying Legend Of Stull Cemetery
For some people's money, you just can't find a more hellish spot than Stull, Kansas, a small, unincorporated community in the Northeast quadrant of the Sunflower State, where the local cemetery reportedly houses a gateway to the fiery inferno of the underworld.
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Here's How Crassus Became The Wealthiest Man In Rome
Today, when you think of the richest people in the world, billionaire businessmen and tech giants come to mind, like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. But have you ever wondered who the richest people were throughout history?
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The Mysterious Origin Of Playing Cards
Playing cards -- 52 cards divided into four suits, numbered 2-10, three royalty, an ace -- hearken back to a long ago time, when amusements were simpler and performed by hand. But when, and where, did they first appear?
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Creepy Tales Of Prison Ghosts
The shadow of misery and death haunts a lot of prisons, such that the ghosts of inmates reportedly stick around. Here are some creepy tales of prison ghosts.
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The Truth About Fred Hampton's Tragic Death
In the predawn morning of of December 4, 1969, 14 police officers surrounded 2337 W. Monroe St, the Black Panther stronghold in Chicago. The raid about to be carried out was organized specifically to kill Fred Hampton.
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Whatever Happened To Third Eye Blind?
Third Eye Blind were at the top of their game upon the release of their self-titled debut in April 1997, with three singles dominating the airwaves and claiming countless MTV spots with the music video for "Semi-Charmed Life."
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You Wouldn't Have Wanted To Meet Frank Sinatra In Real Life. Here's Why
Frank Sinatra was a Hoboken, New Jersey boy, born in 1915 to an Italian Catholic family. Some say it's his family that gave him his temper.
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Why This Ocean Sink Hole Is So Important To Scientists
"Blue holes" is a term that scientists use for sinkholes on the ocean floor. And later this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, alongside the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will continue their collaborative exploration of these holes, by sending a "benthic lander."
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The Hidden Meaning Of Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker's American Girl
'American Girl' is hailed as one of the best guitar songs of all time by Rolling Stone, but its narrative hasn't always been agreed upon. While some fans take the song literally—a story about an American girl who most likely jumped to her death from a balcony—that's not the case at all.
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What Disneyland Was Like On Opening Day In 1955
Now it's known officially as Disneyland Park, but when the doors opened on July 17, 1955, it was simply Disneyland.
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The Reason Real-Life Hackers Love The '90s Film Hackers
The 1995 movie Hackers is beloved for introducing much of the world to Angelina Jolie, but it also reached cult status for its visuals, nineties slang, and surprisingly bomb soundtrack ... though the technology it features has not aged well.
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The Tragic Death Of Marie Antoinette's Best Friend
As dramatic as the French Revolution was, the Tribunal had no interest in drama. Instead, they sentenced Marie Thérèse Louise to death, at the hands of the crowd.
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You Probably Wouldn't Want To Meet Billy Idol In Real Life. Here's Why
Time changes people. Just look at your old high school yearbook. How many of your friends from back in the day would look at the person you are now, and still commit precious pen gel to wishing you a great summer?
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Motley Crue's Vince Neil In Real Life. Here's Why
With a heavy heart and a solemn tone that we deliver the following news: in 2016, Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil grabbed a lady by the hair when she asked for an autograph and pulled her to the ground. And, most shamefully of all, he did it in front of Nicolas Cage.
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The Petty Reason Grand Funk Railroad Tried To Sue A Former Bandmate
Grand Funk Railroad is not immune to temptation of frivolous lawsuits.
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Did Ian Fleming Steal James Bond?
The story of James Bond, Ian Fleming's infamous double agent, may not have actually been his idea.
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Liam Neeson Is Even Tougher Than You Thought. Here's Why
At some point, Liam Neeson turned from a somewhat intense Irish romantic lead into an action hero. Before Neeson was acting, though, he did have some particular skills, on a physical level, that you might not expect.
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Elliott Smith Was Never Cut Out For Fame. Here's Why
"Yeah, I don't know. I mean, I mostly only know things are different because people ask me different questions, but I don't feel like things are very changed... I'm the wrong kind of person to be really big and famous," said Elliott Smith.
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Why Ronda Rousey Can't Stand Steven Seagal
When you do a simple Google search — not "I Heart Steven Seagal," but maybe something close — you're more likely to come up with hot lists of people who don't like the nineties action hero with a penchant for "kill" and "justice" in his movie titles.
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The Unsolved Disappearance Of Zebb Quinn
The unsolved mystery of Zebb Quinn's disappearance technically is, indeed, unsolved — even though a culprit has been charged. Here's the explanation.
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The Bizarre History Of Dowsing Rods
Between finding gold and figuring out whether or not grapefruit is good, dowsing clearly wears a lot of hats. How does such a remarkable feat work?
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