This Fake Astronaut Scam Isn't The Only Weird Fantasy Used As A Con
Online scams have been around for a while now, yet, as AI and technology get more advanced, we're seeing fake astronaut and faux-celebs used in fantasy cons.
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All The Presidential Privileges Melania Trump Would Lose If Donald Died Today
Only eight presidents have died in office, and if Donald Trump met the same fate, Melania Trump would lose some of the benefits of being first lady.
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Ridiculous Reasons Fans Sued Their Favorite Musicians
On more than one occasion, miffed fans have filed lawsuits over things like a particularly bad show or a failure to live up to expectations.
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The World's Most Sought-After Lost Treasures
History is full of fantastical tales of lost treasure, and yet there are some missing valuable hoards that have kept treasure hunters busy for generations.
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The Most Bizarre Missing Persons Cases From Cruise Ships
When people go missing on cruise ships, there are only so many explanations. Yet, if there are no witnesses and no bodies, the bizarre cases remain unsolved.
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Life Under Communist Rule Was Worse Than You Think
Historically, life under communist rule is often marked by staggering death counts, oppression, starvation, and loss of freedoms, all in the quest for power.
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Trump Will Break This Record If He Dies In Office
In August 2025, rumors of Trump's poor health had some wondering if he was dying. If he dies in office, he'll break a record among U.S. sitting presidents.
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Everyday People Who Became Filthy Rich From Shipwreck Treasure
When you look at the people who became wealthy from underwater treasure, you might be surprised to see that many of them lived fairly ordinary lives.
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Inside The Biggest FBI Sting In History
A secret messaging service, criminal syndicates, and government organizations all coalesce in an FBI operation that led to hundreds of arrests worldwide.
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The Best Theories On Why Egyptian Pyramids Are Missing From The Bible
Much has been made about why Egypt's pyramids aren't mentioned in the Bible, but there could be simple explanations. Or maybe they're mentioned after all...
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The Hidden Truth Of Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker was a singular performer who put his unique, soulful stamp on the songs he covered, but his road to success was paved with common rock star pitfalls.
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Why The US Navy Shot Down A Passenger Jet
In the waning months of the Iran-Iraq war, a tragic sequence of events led to the USS Vincennes shooting down the civilian airliner Iran Air Flight 655.
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Cold War Escapes That Were Absolutely Unbelievable
Numerous residents of the USSR tried to escape to the West during the Cold War, despite the Iron Curtain, and some of them were astonishingly inventive.
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Ex-NASA Engineer Claims He Conquered Gravity. Here's Why We're Skeptical
After decades of research, an ex-NASA engineer who worked on the Hubble Telescope claims to have made a discovery that would upend our understanding of physics.
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The Creepiest Real-Life Hoaxes Inspired By Horror Movies
A stunt that makes the general public feel horror movie emotions like fear and unease, for real, is at the heart of some of the hoaxes inspired by such films.
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Cult Classic Children's Toys With Dark Histories
Many toys become iconic because so many people buy them and enjoy them, but some cult classics have been linked to some pretty horrific events.
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A '60s Villager Found An Ancient Skull. 65 Years Later, It's Identified As Rare Human Species
In 1960, a villager discovered the Petralona skull, a nearly complete cranium, near Thessaloniki, Greece. It's age and species were debated for years.
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The Eeriest Celebrity Death Tributes
Celebrities run in some of the same circles, so when one of them dies, other celebs often make public statements. These eerie attempts missed the mark.
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Athletes Who Ruined Their Careers Gambling
Many athletes have been caught in gambling scandals, whether by betting on their own teams or paying off players to create favorable betting conditions.
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The History Of Sewage Is Stinkin' Impressive
We may barely give a thought to our toilet waste post-flush, but the history behind the marvels of modern sewers is long, complicated, and just a little gross.
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The Real Story Behind Ed & Lorraine Warren's Smurl Haunting Investigation
Ed and Lorraine Warren are two of the most famous paranormal investigators in history, and their work eventually took them to the house of Jack and Janet Smurl.
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What Vintage Sci-Fi Imagined 2025 Would Look Like
The year 2000 and beyond were often the settings for sci-fi stories from decades ago. A few even imagined the year 2025 specifically. Let's compare, shall we?
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Unconfirmed UFO Sightings That Set Social Media On Fire
Unconfirmed UFO, or what are now called UAP sightings, have always captured our imaginations. These sightings caught on video caused a big stir social media.
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Terrifying Stories From Inside America's National Parks
America's national parks are full of beauty and wonder, but they've also played host to murders, disappearances, horrifying accidents, and chilling encounters.
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Times Howard Stern Went Too Far Off Air
Howard Stern, the self-proclaimed "King of all Media" rose to fame as a shock-jock in the late '80s and '90s, but sometimes he's gone too far, even off the air.
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Why Immortality Is Closer Than You Think
The idea of immortality has always been fantastical, but as scientific and technological research expands, aging and death may become something we can control.
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These WWII Weapons Were Total Disasters
In the more desperate times of war, the Allied and Axis forces looked to create unique weapons to give them an advantage, but not all of them worked out.
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