How Vlad The Impaler Stole The Throne From His Cousin
Born in 1431 in Transylvania, Vlad the Impaler is easily one of history's most unequivocally sadistic, deplorable, and malevolent figures.
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This Wrestler's Life Came Straight Out Of A Mobster Film
Montreal native Dino Bravo was one of WWE's top mid-card heels over multiple stints, with the most notable lasting from 1986 to 1992.
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The Reason Helen Of Troy Was Kidnapped
Helen of Troy, the daughter of Zeus, garnered admiration for her beauty in Ancient Greece, but such attractiveness can also be a curse.
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What First Contact Day Really Means To Star Trek Fans
If you're in need of a new holiday to defeat the monotony of everyday life right now, you're in luck; First Contact Day is almost here.
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The Deadly 1963 Indiana Ice Show Explosion
The black-and-white photos showing the aftermath of Indianapolis' deadly 1963 explosion during a "Holiday On Ice" performance still have the power to shock.
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The Truth About Murderer Daniel LaPlante's Childhood
While the 1987 murders committed by Daniel LaPlante were undeniably shocking, his earlier activities were, in many ways, strange on their own.
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The Bizarre True Story Of Gef The Talking Mongoose
Gef the talking mongoose is one of the most bizarre incidents in paranormal history, combining elements of poltergeist activity and the cryptozoological.
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Here's What Really Happens To Your Heart In Space
When the human body is immersed in space's microgravity, it has detrimental effects on the heart and cardiovascular system as a whole.
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What Are The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles? We Explain
Largely placed in and around Philadelphia in the 1980s, the Toynbee tiles are shrouded in mystery, with cryptic messages about planetary resurrection.
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Here's How Much Wrestler Afa Anoa'i Is Worth Today
As The Wild Samoans, the large, big-haired, horseshoe-mustachioed siblings, Afa and Sika, stepped into the ring and wowed crowds with their unique style.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Clementine Barnabet
Clementine Barnabet's family was said to be part of The Church of Sacrifice, whose core belief was that it was possible to obtain riches via human sacrifice.
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The Truth About John Dillinger's Plastic Surgery
Notorious bank robber John Dillinger had extensive plastic surgery to evade detection by the FBI, but federal agents still found and killed him. Or did they?
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The Truth About Killer Harold Shipman's Medical Career
We hope doctors always do everything possible for the good of the patients. This is why the story of Dr. Harold Shipman shocked the world in the late 1990s.
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The Truth About Killer Charles Sobhraj's Many Nicknames
Charles Sobhraj, the French thief, scam artist, and serial killer, who spent much of the 1970s committing increasingly heinous crimes, earned several nicknames.
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The Risky $5,500 Pawn Stars Bet That Struck Gold
If you watch Pawn Stars, you expect to see some risky gambles made by Rick Harrison and crew. But one $5,500 bet ended up being a huge win for the Pawn Stars.
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Inside Cody Garbrandt And T.J. Dillashaw's Feud
Bitter rivalries have always been a staple of any sport, not least in MMA. Here's the truth behind Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw's feud.
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How Old Angus Young Really Was When AC/DC Wrote Back In Black
Lead guitarist Angus Young of the legendary band AC/DC has been on stage playing some of rock's biggest hits for several decades.
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Here's How Much J.D. Salinger Was Worth When He Died
J.D. Salinger, best known for his one-and-only, but classic, novel The Catcher in the Rye, was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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How Many Victims Did Charles Sobhraj Actually Have?
The conman and murderer Charles Sobhraj eluded authorities for years as his wave of crime and murder swept across Southeast Asia's infamous Hippie Trail.
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The Serpent: Whatever Happened To Marie-Andrée Leclerc?
Since the arrest of French serial killer and conman Charles Sobhraj and his girlfriend and accomplice Marie-Andrée Leclerc, it's unclear how much she knew.
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The Truth About The Chicago Tylenol Murders
The Chicago Tylenol murders of 1982 were a prime example of what happens when a twisted person with a poison fetish unleashes on consumers.
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What Coma Dreams Are Really Like According To Formerly Comatose Patients
Describing what goes on during a coma isn't easy for those who haven't lived through the experience. Some have nightmares, others out-of-body experiences.
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Did A Monk Really Invent Champagne?
You've heard it a thousand times: "It's only champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France." Come to find out, that's not entirely true.
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The Popular Figure Bob Barker Got Karate Lessons From ...
Barker and Norris met during the 18 years Barker spent as host of an earlier daytime TV game show, Truth or Consequences. Norris was one of the guests.
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Is There Any Difference Between A Fiddle And A Violin?
What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? No-one minds if you spill beer on a fiddle -- one of these instruments is "fancy" and the other is not.
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The Truth About Roadrunners And Coyotes
There are decades upon decades of the Road Runner continually outrunning the hapless Coyote. How realistic is this relationship, really?
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What You Don't Know About The Legendary Cavern Club
The Cavern Club in Liverpool will forever be linked with the even more famous group who made their name there: The Beatles, who played almost 300 gigs there.
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