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2022-08-06T07:01:41Z	**10 Athletes Banned from Competitions**
Athletes don’t get banned for no reason. The common denominator for all bans is cheating. For various reasons, some athletes cheat and, by doing so, ensure that the competition is skewed in their favor. This insults clean athletes who have spent years dedicating themselves to their chosen sport only to find that the playing field […]

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2022-08-06T07:00:00Z	**10 Movies That Totally Changed Course Midway**
Many films have shocking twists and turns, but occasionally, there will be a movie that will drastically change course in the middle of the story. It essentially turns into a different kind of picture, sometimes even switching genres. Whatever our overall impression of such a film, whether we ultimately find it entertaining or disappointing, at […]

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2022-08-07T07:01:08Z	**10 Strangest Financial Habits of Rich**
Riches. Fame. Wealth. Power. These are the things that come with amassing copious amounts of money—money that not every average person can achieve in their lifetime. While everyone’s, or at least most people’s, dreams are to be wealthy, there can only be so many successful people. For the rest, we can only observe and learn […]

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2022-08-07T07:00:00Z	**Ten Significant SWAT-ings**
“Freeze! You’re under arrest for… for… oh, wait.” Perhaps no act of aggression better sums up our times than SWAT-ing, the act of convincing teams of typically armed emergency services to swarm a home under false pretenses. With little more than a caller ID scrambler or encrypted virtual private network (VPN), cowards-turned-cyberbullies solicit tense, tenuous […]

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2022-08-08T07:01:39Z	**10 Weird Foods People Ate During the Great Depression**
The Great Depression lasted in the United States from 1929 to 1933. Many people lost their money during that time due to Wall Street’s stock market crash. The economy slowed down, and jobs dried up. Many people had a hard time scraping money together to feed their families. Soup kitchens sprung up across the country […]

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2022-08-08T07:00:00Z	**10 Bizarre Reasons Animals Made the News**
Usually, when animal stories headline the news, it’s either a feel-good report or something relating to PETA. We’ve all probably seen the videos of first responders risking life and limb to save that little fluffy kitten or treasured family dog from a fire or a flooding storm drain. And you’ve watched as people rush to […]

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2022-08-09T07:00:00Z	**10 Weird Sci-Fi and Fantasy Musicals You Might Have Missed**
Musicals are the popular culture equivalent of vegemite or olives. You either love them with a passion or hate them with fervor. So, when you sit down to watch a movie or book a theatre performance, are you the person who loves it when people burst into song at the drop of a hat? Or […]

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2022-08-10T07:01:00Z	**10 Great Standalone Novels for Fantasy Lovers Who Can’t Commit**
Readers can find loads of great fantasy and science fiction book series out there; no one can deny that. From the timeless epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy to the more youthful style of the Harry Potter novels, there is a multitude of options from which readers can choose. However, the vast selection can […]

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2022-08-10T07:00:00Z	**10 Shocking Air Disasters Caused by Birds**
Since the very earliest days of aviation, birds have posed a threat to aircraft. The idea that a small, winged animal could bring down a massive plane seems surprising, but such accidents have caused numerous near-misses as well as devastating crashes and deaths. In 1905, Wilbur Wright—one of the two famous pioneering aviator brothers—wrote in […]

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2022-08-11T07:01:00Z	**10 Films That Aren’t Really Based on a True Story**
If the popularity of true crime documentaries and reality TV is anything to go by, there is a pervasive, widespread appetite for the true story on screen. Something about a film based on actual events sets it apart from the rest. It offers audiences a glimpse into something awe-inspiring or gut-churning that has happened to […]

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2022-08-12T07:01:00Z	**10 Places That Are Unexpectedly Creepy**
People don’t normally visit tourist attractions with the idea that they’ll see a ghost or spot something paranormal. But sometimes, the spirits born of tragedies long forgotten cling to the realm of the living, peeking over walls and hiding behind trees. On this list are ten unexpectedly creepy places that offer both a glance into […]

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2022-08-12T07:00:00Z	**10 Most Popular Female Singers of the British Invasion**
When we think of the 1960s pop music movement known as the British Invasion, The Beatles are usually the first group that comes to mind, followed by other British male rock stars of the era like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Tom Jones, and Cliff Richard. However, there were also a number of female singers […]

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2022-08-13T07:01:00Z	**Ten Lesser-Known Unsolved Disappearances and Murders**
It’s natural to want justice for a crime as serious as homicide or as confusing as a disappearance. Police departments put incredible resources into solving crimes like these. Victims’ families take solace in whatever closure is offered by a guilty conviction or even just a definitive answer. The loss can never be replaced, but society […]

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2022-08-14T07:01:00Z	**Top 10 Unsung Directors of the New Hollywood Era**
Beginning roughly around 1967, Hollywood began changing its order of operations, focusing more on films that favored younger audiences and were more directly in response to popular culture. And while there are many names that have become synonymous with what came to be known as the “New Hollywood,” stories of this era tend to forget […]

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2022-08-14T07:00:00Z	**10 Reasons People Believe Conspiracy Theories**
Research shows that people believe in conspiracy theories for many reasons, but the authors of “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories” separate these causes into three groups of heightened motives: “epistemic, existential, and social.” Epistemic motives arise from conspiracy theorists’ need for causal explanations. This helps them to understand the world, slake their curiosity, and alleviate […]

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2022-08-15T07:01:00Z	**10 Disturbing and Disgusting Items Found in Starbucks Orders**
No matter whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up such as a Caffè Americano, latte, an iced cold brew coffee or espresso, or perhaps looking for a cold drink on a warm day such as a refresher or Frappuccino, with over 34,000 Starbucks stores worldwide, you’re sure to find one close by that can accommodate […]

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2022-08-15T07:00:40Z	**10 Famous Authors with Failed Books**
Writing a successful book is complicated! Even with hours (and years) of work, a book may not come out exactly right. Art is very subjective, after all. Therefore, many artists and authors experience great failures throughout their careers. This is true for even the most famous and successful writers of our time. These failed books […]

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2022-08-16T07:01:49Z	**10 Medical Advancements That Increased Life Expectancy**
Through the course of human history, life expectancy has gradually increased; this is thanks to medical advancements. Because of scientific and medical advances, human life expectancy has increased much more dramatically in the last 100 to 150 years. The average life expectancy in the United States in 1900 was 49 years, and in 1800 it […]

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2022-08-16T07:00:00Z	**Ten True Tales of Penguins**
Over a couple of glasses of wine, a friend recently revealed that she suffers from what surely is called penguinophobia—the fear of penguins. She theorized that perhaps she was traumatized as a child by Danny DeVito’s iconic portrayal of the villain Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin, in the Batman movie. She went on to say […]

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2022-08-17T07:00:00Z	**Ten Things You Never Knew About ‘King of the Hill’**
King of the Hill remains one of the most popular cartoons ever aired on primetime television. However, during its run, it was somewhat overshadowed by fellow FOX series The Simpsons. Still, series creator Mike Judge’s Texas-themed sitcom enjoyed 13 great seasons as one of America’s greatest television shows before wrapping in 2009. In the years […]

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2022-08-17T07:01:13Z	**Top 10 Weird Mascots You Might Not Have Heard About**
Mascots have been around for quite a while; one of the first mascots was a taxidermy mount in 1908 for the Chicago Cubs. However, it wasn’t until 1964 that live costumed mascots began to appear. It wasn’t long after that costumed mascots became an expected part of many sports teams, universities, companies, organizations, and schools. […]

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2022-08-18T07:01:23Z	**10 Strange Habits That Prove People Don’t Care About Privacy**
There seems to be little privacy in the modern world. Modern technologies gather information about us, and we have little control over what happens to this data. We all use the internet, and every time we do, we add to the stock of information available to businesses and the authorities. Most of us accept this […]

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2022-08-18T07:00:00Z	**10 Times Pro Wrestling Got Avant Garde**
Pro wrestling has long had the reputation of being low-brow entertainment, something enjoyed by the uneducated and unwashed masses. Of course, to anyone who’s a fan of it, though, this couldn’t further from the truth. Yes, with its combination of athletic showmanship and soap opera storytelling, it can often be just as engrossing as anything […]

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2022-08-19T07:01:00Z	**10 Insane Conspiracy Theories About the World We Live In**
We only have one planet (for now), and until we find a way to inhabit another, we have to make do with what we have and protect it as much as we can. But what if our only habitat and some of those sharing it with us are actively conspiring against the majority of us […]

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2022-08-19T07:00:00Z	**Top Ten Brutal Restaurant Murders**
For many people, going out to eat at a restaurant is a treat. Whether it’s to meet up with friends over a burger and fries or enjoy a quiet romantic meal with your significant other, it’s generally a positive experience. So the last thing one would think to find in a restaurant is a bunch […]

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2022-08-20T07:00:00Z	**Ten Dumbest TV Game Shows Ever**
Stupid concepts, stupid costumes, stupid contestants. TV game shows are often guilty of more than one of these inane infractions. Save for reality shows (and perhaps cable “news”), no genre of television has contributed to the dumbing down of culture more. And while there are certainly a few great ones—Jeopardy first and foremost—there are many, […]

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2022-08-20T07:01:00Z	**10 Unusual Guinness World Records**
We have all heard about people setting world records all over the globe, whether it’s the world’s longest fingernails, longest beard, or even the world’s fattest cat, but did you know that there are world records for the world’s largest yo-yo or the world’s largest cake pop? The first edition of The Guinness Book of […]

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2022-08-21T07:00:00Z	**10 Unusual, Sometimes Bizarre, Uses of Caves**
Many caverns are known for their crystal pools, majestic rock formations, winding corridors, and enchanting “rooms.” Millions of men, women, and children throughout the world tour such caves, admiring and learning about the hidden wonders of these subterranean worlds. However, not all caverns are used to showcase such marvels or educate the public. The ones […]

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2022-08-22T07:01:00Z	**Ten Facts About the Air Force Man Found 35 Years After Vanishing**
William Howard Hughes Jr. had a successful career in the Air Force in the 1980s. Already a captain by his early 30s, he was on the fast track to a stellar service career after he’d been with the outfit for much of his adult life. Known for hard work and dependability, he was being promoted […]

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2022-08-22T07:00:00Z	**10 Stranger Things & Facts About Kate Bush**
Among the pop, dance, and rap tunes of the past year, viewers of MTV may have noticed a slightly different beat in the download charts. “Running Up That Hill” was originally released in 1985 by Kate Bush. Newly popularized through its inclusion on Netflix’s Stranger Things, it reentered the charts and cast a retrospective look […]

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2022-08-23T07:00:00Z	**10 Encounters That Show the Hudson Valley Is a Fascinating Place**
Many locations around the world are home to mysterious legends, tales of ghosts, and even sightings of UFOs. However, New York’s Hudson Valley is undoubtedly one location that contains these strange accounts in abundance. And what’s more, these range from sightings of UFOs to Bigfoot and even the existence of ancient portals. Here are ten […]

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2022-08-23T07:01:00Z	**10 Angry People Who Set Their Roommates on Fire**
With the cost of living increasing, choosing to share an apartment or home with roommates may seem like the most economical option, as these types of agreements are based on the premise that each person will pay a much smaller share of the expenses. However, choosing this option often proves difficult and can come with […]

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2022-08-24T07:01:12Z	**Top 10 Everyday Objects People Have Married**
Most of us are quite happy to assume that people are people, cats are cats, and rocks are rocks. There is a clear difference between us, animals, and inanimate objects. But for some, the distinction is not so clear-cut. Objectophilia—a romantic or sexual attraction to objects—covers many attitudes. At one extreme are people who believe […]

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2022-08-24T07:00:00Z	**10 Ways Old Films Faked the Fantastical**
The subject of visual effects in movies often comes up nowadays in the context of complaints and for an understandable reason. We’ve gotten used to CGI and 3D graphics so much that their blatant inclusion can often feel cheap. VFX artists themselves often believe that the sign of a job well done is when people […]

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2022-08-25T07:01:10Z	**10 Games That Bombed but Are Actually Good**
The global video game market is worth around $196 billion annually and will continue to expand by more than 12% yearly. That’s a tremendous amount of money and represents nearly twice as much revenue as music streaming. With so much cash sloshing around, it’s no surprise that there’s a lot of competition. With video games, […]

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2022-08-25T07:00:00Z	**Ten Tales of Bears… Not Beers**
Full disclosure—my husband claims that I don’t listen to him. He’ll assert he’s told me something when I have absolutely no recollection of it whatsoever. Zero. Nada. Zilch. It reached such a point that I even went to the doctor and had my hearing tested. My doctor informed me that despite my advancing years and […]

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2022-08-26T07:00:00Z	**10 Things You Didn’t Want to Know**
Ever scroll around on the Internet only to come across a fact or story that you know will stay in your head for many days to come? For instance, did you know that the average person walks past at least 36 murderers in their lifetime? Read on for some more things you never wanted to […]

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2022-08-26T07:01:48Z	**10 Reasons Chickens Are Dinosaurs**
Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park came out in 1993 and was an immediate success. On its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, it raked in over $47 million, which went a long way to covering its budget of $60 million. If the scientists who cloned the dinosaurs had had a more limited amount of […]

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2022-08-27T07:01:00Z	**10 Frequently Misunderstood Works of Literature**
Roland Barthes’s essay “The Death of the Author” (1967) makes a compelling argument against books being defined by the intentions of the author in favor of the personal interpretation of the reader. Occasionally though, there are reader interpretations that are way off base and even seem to be at odds with the point of the […]

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2022-08-27T07:00:00Z	**10 Bathroom Breaks That Changed History**
As the title of one book famously proclaimed, everybody poops. That truism really is remarkable to think about. There is one experience shared by every person on Earth, and most people would rather dismiss or ignore it. That is unfair. A few trips to the bathroom were literal pit stops in history. The following list […]

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2022-08-28T07:00:00Z	**10 Incredible Crime-Fighting Grandmas**
When you hear the word “grandma,” what image comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a silver-haired woman with glasses adorned with pearls, a knit cardigan, and orthopedic shoes sitting in a rocking chair enjoying that day’s newspaper. As a society, we have been given the impression that elderly women (and men alike) are frail, fragile […]

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2022-08-28T07:01:54Z	**10 Heroes with Seemingly Pointless Powers**
The world has gone absolutely crazy for superheroes. There are tons of superhero movies in production and an endless supply of comic books as a ground zero source of inspiration. The comic industry has tried to capitalize on the success of heroes such as Batman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman, but the results are not always […]

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2022-08-29T07:00:00Z	**10 Wild Promotions by Fast Food Restaurants**
Quick service restaurant (QSR) is an industry term for chain restaurants that prioritize speed and low cost as their selling points. We in the real world know them as something else: fast food. Not only that, but we also associate them with other, less flattering characteristics like low quality, unhealthy options, and a last resort. […]

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2022-08-30T07:01:00Z	**Ten Infamous Unsolved Cases of Children Meeting Untimely Ends**
Few things are as tragic as a parent losing a child. Kids represent everything good and hopeful about society and the future as families cherish the innocence and exploration of childhood. But sadly, some children are ripped from that stage too early. These ten young people met tragic ends they didn’t deserve. And decades later, […]

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2022-08-30T07:00:00Z	**10 Albums by Great Bands That Were Never Released**
Now more than ever, an overwhelming amount of music is available to listen to and enjoy. From pop artists dropping albums at a moment’s notice to bedroom troubadours self-releasing their recordings on Soundcloud to the glut of mixtapes, soundtracks, and singles hitting Spotify every Friday, listeners aren’t short of material to make their way through. […]

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2022-08-31T07:01:00Z	**10 Incredible Innovations in Invisibility Cloak Technology**
Although the approaches vary, most invisibility technology techniques bend light around objects so that the objects can no longer be seen. The technology isn’t exactly new, but it is in more or less constant flux, with the latest innovations in material design and application occurring relatively frequently. Nevertheless, serious challenges remain, and much of the […]

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2022-08-31T07:00:00Z	**10 Most Powerful Movie Scenes Between Real-Life Spouses**
It isn’t that unusual for real-life couples, even spouses, to appear in movies together. Some of them have frequently teamed up, like Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz or the late Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. What is much more unique is when such couples so convincingly project the kind of passion or hostility on screen […]

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2022-09-01T07:01:05Z	**10 Times When the Internet Shut Down the Trolls**
Facebook’s motto is “Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.” An admirable sentiment, but there are trolls in the undergrowth that seem hell-bent on dividing communities and forcing people further apart. We tend to think of trolls as sad people who enjoy hurting others. They usually don’t personally know […]

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2022-09-01T07:00:00Z	**Top 10 Strange and Disturbing Fictional Cults**
When we think of cults, we typically think of hippies, drugs, a little bit of weird love, and, eventually (usually), horrific deaths. At Listverse, we’ve spent some time with various cults before. So we thought it was about time we looked at the top ten fictional cults created by the brilliant minds of writers like […]

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2022-09-02T07:01:10Z	**10 Craziest Times Being a Prepper Went Horribly Wrong**
The world can be a scary place. The presence of disease, unstable governments, violence, terrorism, and war all around the world makes everyone uneasy. Some people take this fear and channel it into doomsday preparation. After all, if the world is going to fall apart, you should at least have a safe place, like a […]

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2022-09-02T07:00:00Z	**10 Unusual Graphic Novels That Should Be Adapted**
Every year the number of released movies and TV series based on graphic novels is only increasing, and the major studios have begun to show more and more interest in unusual and peculiar works. Graphic novels perfectly combine the best qualities of books and comics. This symbiosis allows them to become unique creations: Sin City, […]

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2022-09-03T07:01:05Z	**10 Veterinarians Who Were Criminals**
A good veterinarian shares much in common with a good medical doctor. They are highly trained and have a wide variety of skills. They also have empathy, not only with the animals in their care but with the animal’s owners. Unfortunately, every profession has people who don’t meet the required standards. In TV and movies, […]

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2022-09-03T07:00:00Z	**10 Reasons to Stay Away from Large Bodies of Water**
People fork over huge sums of money to live in a place with a view over the water, whether it be the ocean, a bay, a lake, a lagoon, or a fjord. There is something inherently magical about waking up to the sun glittering over the sea or watching as thick mist rolls in over […]

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2022-09-04T07:01:03Z	**10 Bizarre Protests You Might Have Missed**
The writer Mike Sasso said, “Originality is the best form of rebellion.” He was surely right because a protest with an unexpected twist stands out from the rest. Adding a touch of originality, perhaps humor can make a protest newsworthy and, if done well, makes the message memorable. People protest because they believe something is […]

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2022-09-04T07:00:00Z	**10 Awful Action Figures Nobody Ever Asked For**
At the end of the 1970s, merchandise from the Star Wars trilogy sent the toy market into a spin. Using characters from the movies, action figures took on a whole new money-making life of their own. Once large doll-like objects, primarily with military themes, these scaled-down characters were a fresh new take. This led to […]

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2022-09-05T07:01:00Z	**10 Newlyweds Who Chose Murder over Marriage**
While there can be an immense amount of mental and financial stress that goes into planning the wedding of your dreams, the day you say “I do” is also supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. After the formalities of the ceremony, the reception allows couples to share their first dance […]

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2022-09-06T07:01:00Z	**10 Famous People Who Married Their Mentors**
It’s surprising how often the relationship between protégé and mentor turns into a romance and even more surprising when a marriage is the result. Throughout history, people from a wide range of professions have eventually wed their mentors, but it is especially common in the arts. While some of these unions thrive, others become unhealthy […]

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2022-09-06T07:00:00Z	**10 Movie Warning Signs of a Psychological Breakdown**
Anyone can crack under enough pressure, but these warning signs in movies predict some of cinema history’s most iconic character breakdowns. By following multifaceted characters from the film’s beginning to its ending, we get a glimpse into their thinking patterns and learn how their interactions with themselves, the world, and the people in their lives […]

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2022-09-07T07:01:31Z	**Top 10 Shark Week Conspiracy Theories**
Shark Week is an opportunity for shark lovers to learn more about incredible creatures via the power of science and storytelling. As one of the most popular marine documentary programs, Shark Week manages to pull in millions of fans who tune in from all over the world whenever it airs. But over the years, Shark […]

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2022-09-07T07:00:00Z	**10 Popular Misconceptions About British Lunatic Asylums**
The 1845 County Asylums Act made it mandatory for every county in England and Wales to build at least one asylum large enough to contain its “pauper lunatics”—the official term used for those too poor to afford private care. Soon after, over 130 immense buildings appeared across Britain, housing between 350 and 3,500 patients each. […]

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2022-09-08T07:01:35Z	**10 Signs You Might Be Neurodivergent**
Everyone has their own way of thinking. Despite this, most people are what is considered neurotypical. Others have exceptionalities and are considered neurodivergent. Neurodivergence can present in many different ways. Common conditions associated with neurodivergence include ADHD, autism, OCD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, and many more. Many of these conditions are commonly misdiagnosed or not diagnosed […]

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2022-09-08T07:00:00Z	**10 Shady Mysteries That Remain Unsolved**
People love mystery, and they usually get their dose of the unknown through movies or books. Others might become fans of a particular YouTube channel that delves into unsolved mysteries, both old and recent. Or some may even search the dark corners of the web for something strange, almost forbidden, to feed their quest to […]

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2022-09-09T07:01:00Z	**10 Behind the Scenes Facts About Iconic Movie Fights**
Some movies feature fight scenes that feel like mere filler, but others craft them so expertly that they become iconic. Whether they dazzle with creativity or feel particularly realistic, these fights elevate the film they are a part of. All these fight scenes have their own interesting journey from the mind of their creator to […]

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2022-09-09T07:00:00Z	**10 Influential Early Web Animations**
We take the internet for granted. Seriously, imagine having to fill out tax forms by hand and mail them or look at an actual map to travel to unknown destinations. What about spreading humor? Today, memes are the main currency of the internet, providing humor and virality in often unpredictable ways, but it was not […]

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2022-09-10T07:00:00Z	**Ten Painful Mosts**
Lightning strikes, bee stings, snake bites… some people are exceptionally unlucky, others just a glutton for punishment. Still, the ability of a select few to endure overwhelming pain is as impressive as it is cringe-worthy. Following are folks with excruciating records. Most are uninvited and unfortunate; a few are intentional and, well, insane. Regardless, as […]

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2022-09-11T07:00:00Z	**10 Facts That Prove Memory Is Not What You Think**
Memory seems simple enough. For most people, it’s the ability to create and retrieve memories or information. In reality, memory is a mysterious rabbit hole. It’s still not fully understood, especially in the natural world where strange forms of memory exist in chemical compounds and even rocks. There are anthills where memories outlast the ants, […]

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2022-09-11T07:01:53Z	**10 Leaders with the Shortest Time in Power**
Whether a leader is elected, appointed, or ascends to power through monarchical rule, they are expected to serve diligently and leave a legacy over time. They are envied, respected, and sometimes criticized in equal measure. While the time limit can vary depending on a country’s constitution or a region’s rule, we can all agree that […]

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2022-09-12T07:01:00Z	**10 Toys Proving Your Grandparents Were from a Tougher Generation**
These days, toy makers are held to stringent safety standards. Thanks to the ASTM F963: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, U.S. toymakers must follow extensive rules and regulations. But this wasn’t always the case. Before the government protected kids from things such as figurines covered with lead paint, older generations were handed some […]

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2022-09-12T07:00:00Z	**10 Dogs Who Detected Cancer in Their Owners Before Doctors Did**
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. In fact, canines are equipped with over 100 million sensory receptors within their nasal cavity, whereas humans possess about six million. Additionally, dogs also have a second olfactory system that not only allows them to pick up on physical smells but also allows them to detect pheromones, human […]

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2022-09-13T07:01:00Z	**10 Creatively Repurposed Historical Buildings**
Artists across generations and continents have breathed new life into old buildings while preserving their historical integrity through a process dubbed “adaptive reuse.” Though their architectural features are typically maintained, their purposes often shift dramatically: cathedrals become concert halls, windmills become wineries. This list takes a look at 10 of the weirdest and most wonderfully […]

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2022-09-13T07:00:00Z	**10 More Brain-Breaking Examples of the Mandela Effect**
When paranormal researcher, Fiona Broome, discovered that several people shared her false memory of Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s, she came up with the term “Mandela Effect” for similar incidents. Some quantum theory enthusiasts have taken the Mandela Effect theory a whole lot further, stating that it’s proof that the multiverse is […]

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2022-09-14T07:01:00Z	**10 Bizarre Ways That Historical Royals and Nobles Have Died**
Being royalty or nobility comes with a lot of obvious perks, such as money and power, but there is no escaping death. In the past, being a monarch or leader sometimes meant meeting a violent end, whether that was on the battlefield or through assassination. However, there are also a number of more unusual and […]

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2022-09-14T07:00:00Z	**10 Horrible Death Traps Across the Globe**
Structural damage. Non-stop construction. Hazardous cladding. Volatile chemicals. Dangerous tunnels. Landlord neglect. These and other situations and conditions have caused houses, high-rise apartments, restaurants, storage depots, and even hospitals to become what authorities and others have termed “death traps.” In some cases, repairs were made, but these dangerous structures, in other instances, were never fixed, […]

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2022-09-15T07:01:00Z	**10 Glittering Golden Artifacts from the Ancient World**
Gold is a magical element. It is one of the few metals that can be found in nature without the need to purify it. This means humans have been spotting this glittering material for millennia just by looking down. It is so soft and malleable that it can be beaten into thin sheets, and gold […]

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2022-09-15T07:00:00Z	**10 Real-Life Heroes Who Became Villains**
In life, there are heroes and villains. Then some were villains, who later found themselves on the winning side, and history painted them heroes by default. And finally, there are those who rose to the top of philanthropic stardom, invented a life-saving cure, or defeated an entire fascist movement by showing up, doing more than […]

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2022-09-16T07:01:00Z	**10 Most Convincing Duet Performances by Non-Couples**
There have been so many convincing duets between various entertainers over the years. Of course, some duets are notable because of the vocal harmony or because the entertainers are such big stars. Still, some platonic pairs are so good at performing love songs on stage together that it’s easy to imagine they are a real […]

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2022-09-16T07:00:00Z	**Top 10 Quirkiest Horror Books You Really Need to Read**
Happy Fall and Spooky Halloween to you! As the air turns colder and the nights get darker, it’s time to turn to your favorite evening solace: horror stories. But do you really want to read The Shining or The Haunting of Hill House again? Why don’t we mix it up with some fresh horror to […]

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2022-09-17T07:01:00Z	**10 Strange Sports Ceremony Moments**
Some of us only watch the beginning and/or end of huge sporting events simply to witness the spectacle that is either the opening or the closing ceremony (excluding the FIFA World Cup tournament, of course). And sometimes, this spectacle turns into something unexpectedly weird. Related: 10 Of The World’s Most Bizarre Sports 10 The F1 […]

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2022-09-17T07:00:00Z	**10 Movies Filmed at Real-Life Asylums & Mental Hospitals**
While many movies have been set within asylums, most have not gone so far as to use real-life ones during the shooting of the film. This list comprises some examples of productions that decided to opt for authenticity in their locations, if not necessarily in their depictions of life and treatment at such institutions. The […]

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2022-09-18T07:01:00Z	**10 Positive Qualities of Nero and His Reign People Don’t Know**
Nero is one of the most controversial emperors in Roman history. His rule was marked by violence, extravagance, and tyranny. He was definitely a cruel, heartless emperor, and very few would question this claim. However, many people don’t know that he also had some positive qualities as a person and ruler that have been overshadowed […]

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2022-09-18T07:00:00Z	**10 Pizza Deliveries Gone Terribly Wrong**
Long before DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, pizza chains were the pioneers of delivery service. On hot days when you had no desire to fire up the oven, or on Fridays when the hustle and bustle of the week had brought you to exhaustion, you didn’t need an app or even internet access. All it […]

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2022-09-19T07:01:00Z	**10 Odd and Bizarre Things People Have Found in Old Houses**
You can’t deny it. There is something quite chilling about moving into a place that many others have passed through before. Who knows what you might find? If you’re lucky, maybe it’ll be some expensive artwork, secret passages, or strange remnants of past lives. But if luck isn’t on your side… well, stick around to […]

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2022-09-19T07:00:00Z	**10 Actors Who Wanted to Be Killed Off Popular TV Shows**
Playing an iconic character can make an actor’s career. But our beloved stars may not always want to play a character for too long, as much as fans may wish for the opposite. In fact, a number of performers have asked writers to kill off their characters for various reasons. And here are ten of […]

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2022-09-20T07:01:00Z	**Ten Celebs Who Did Hard Time after Cheating on Their Taxes**
It may be one of life’s few certainties, but that doesn’t mean anyone enjoys paying taxes. Still, we get it done. Every year, April 15 comes around, and Americans fill out their 1040 forms and send them in to Uncle Sam. Most of us do it and move on. But some people really have an […]

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2022-09-20T07:00:00Z	**10 Unsettling Blood-Curdling Myths and Legends from Japan**
Japan has a long and proud history, and one that is rich in folklore, myths, and legends, some of which are perhaps some of the most disturbing and terrifying to be found anywhere on Earth. And if you like such morose and macabre accounts, then a great many of the legends of Japan will be […]

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2022-09-21T07:00:00Z	**10 Stone Age Mysteries**
The Stone Age accounts for more than 98% of our known history, beginning at a very distant point some 2.6 million years ago and stretching to around 3000 BC. The era goes so far back that it encompasses multiple ice ages and the introduction of modern man. It is important to realize that this era […]

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2022-09-22T07:00:00Z	**Top 10 Facts about the Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh**
Renowned for being the most iconic post-impressionist artist, leaving behind an ineffaceable mark in the world of fine arts, Vincent Van Gogh is a name most people will be aware of. Despite being considered a failure in his lifetime, now, more than a century later, his masterpieces have revolutionized how modern-day art is presented and […]

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2022-09-22T07:01:00Z	**10 Behind the Scenes Facts about Popular Horror Movies**
Spooky season is just around the corner, and for some people, that means watching as many horror movies as possible in the run-up to Halloween. With pumpkins adorning porches and “The Monster Mash” on repeat on the radio, the atmosphere is also just right for scaring yourself senseless with a scary movie. However, the making […]

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2022-09-23T07:01:00Z	**10 Popular Autumn Activities That Took a Tragic Turn**
Autumn—the season often welcomed with open arms, especially if you live in a region with sweltering summers. The cool weather, along with the changing color of leaves, makes this time of year perfect for enjoying many outdoor festivals and activities with family and friends. Not only is it a time to celebrate cooler temperatures and […]

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2022-09-23T07:00:00Z	**10 Athletes Whose Careers Have Been Defined by Mistakes**
It’s intriguing that for all the power that our brains have, it often chooses to reflect inward and damage the mind. Please, tell me if you’ve never been drifting off to sleep when your brain snaps you back to reality to remind you of something completely embarrassing that you had done in the past. You’d […]

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2022-09-24T07:01:00Z	**10 Chilling Memorial Sites of the Witches of Europe**
Witches, or those accused of being witches, were a common enemy in the vast swathes of Europe between 1500 and 1700. The last-recorded woman accused of being a witch, Anna Goldï, was beheaded in 1782. Her supposed crime was infant murder, as it’s highly likely that her child died of natural means. She was a […]

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2022-09-24T07:00:00Z	**Top 10 Serial Killer Physicians**
A physician is a person who is trained in the art of healing. Unfortunately, these ten medical doctors preferred to apply their training and skills to the art of killing…again and again. Here’s a look at some of the most vicious serial killer doctors in history. Related: Top 10 Sinister Tricks Serial Killers Used To […]

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2022-09-25T07:01:00Z	**Top 10 Celebrities with Doppelgangers from the Past**
Have you ever wondered why someone who lived over 100 years ago looks like your twin? Well, it’s more common than you think, and science has been delving into the doppelganger mystery. So today we give you celebs that share eerily similar mugs with strangers from yesteryear. The following is a list of today’s well-known, […]

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2022-09-25T07:00:00Z	**Ten Weird Children’s Games from the Victoria Era and Before**
In bygone days, before modern technology, people had to rely more on their imaginations to come up with entertaining pastimes. This often resulted in some very strange games, especially for children, during the Victorian Age and long before. Some of these games are silly, while others are a little disturbing, and versions of some are […]

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2022-09-26T07:01:00Z	**10 Surprisingly Dark Moments in “The Office”**
The Office is known for its unique style of humor mixed with heartwarming moments. Yet, sometimes a joke or gag turns out to be pretty disturbing when you stop to think about it. Here are 10 times The Office got dark. Related: Top 10 TV Shows That Wasted Great Concepts 10 S3 EP18: “Phyllis’s Wedding” […]

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2022-09-26T07:00:00Z	**Top 10 Notorious Father-Son Mafia Combos**
The American mafia emerged in impoverished Italian immigrant neighborhoods in cities all across the U.S., from Chicago to New York City. The mob engaged in criminal activities from bootlegging in the 1920s, murder for hire, illegal gambling, and prostitution to stock fraud and money laundering in the 2000s. In the world of organized crime, it […]

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2022-09-27T07:01:00Z	**Top 10 Weirdest Celebrity Tombstones**
We all know that Hollywood can be an eccentric town filled with larger-than-life personalities. With wealth and fame, many stars are afforded the opportunity to indulge their whims. Certain entertainers will build monuments or commission great works of art in an attempt to immortalize themselves and create an enduring legacy for future generations. In the […]

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2022-09-27T07:00:00Z	**10 Hallucinations Believed to Have Inspired Famous Works of Art**
Although people sometimes think of “art” as only or primarily the visual arts, fine arts are much more varied. According to The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, they include not only painting and drawing but also “sculpture, literature, architecture, drama, music, dance, opera, and television and movies.” It is in this broad sense of the meaning […]

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2022-09-28T07:01:39Z	**10 Things No One Remembers from the 2000s**
As a child of the ’90s, I reached peak pop culture during the 2000s. Like many other millennials, the 2000s were packed with frosted tips, head-to-toe denim, and boy bands. Icons like Brittney Spears and Justin Timberlake were plastered all over the walls, with Saturday morning cartoons dominating our weekends. Damn, the nostalgia is hitting […]

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2022-09-28T07:00:00Z	**Ten Twisted & Sinister Fates of Presidents’ Remains after Death**
It seems obvious that a former president should be given an appropriate and honorable final resting place. For most who have served their country, that has been true. But there have also been a surprising number of issues with former leaders’ deaths. From George Washington to the present day, presidents have been memorialized in some […]

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