The Mastermind Behind The Jump Scare
The jump scare is everywhere nowadays, but this wasn't always the case. To trace its origins, we have to look back to a 1942 B horror movie.
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Did Jesus Really Teach His Disciples To Hate Their Families?
The Bible says a lot of things, including a passage in which Jesus tells his disciples to hate their families. What did he really mean in those teachings?
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Secrets Uber Doesn't Want You To Know
Uber has become a modern convenience. There's more than meets the eye here, though, and here are some stories to keep in mind when you dial up your next ride.
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Products That Prove We've Gone Too Bacon-Crazy
Bacon is, without a doubt, the tastiest meat of all. Unfortunately, many bacon abominations exist that will make even the most devoted bacon nut cry uncle.
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Messed Up Things From The Vietnam War
As Americans were rocked by social shifts, the Vietnam War's many faults shook their collective conscience. When its cruelties were known, many were horrified.
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Americans Being Evacuated From War-Torn Countries Isn't Free. Here's How It Works
It might sound callous, but Americans have to pay to be evacuated from war-torn countries. Here's how the process works - and when it was legislated.
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Why Natalee Holloway's Disappearance Remained Unsolved For So Long
In 2005, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway gained international attention, as the 18-year-old high school student seemingly vanished without a trace.
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How William Shakespeare May Have Helped Steal A Theater
William Shakespeare is known to the world as many things. Actor. Playwright. Poet. Wordsmith. But what if I were to tell you he was also quite likely a thief?
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The Time Jackie Kennedy Opened A School In The White House
From the beginning of her term as first lady, Jackie Kennedy prioritized her family and maintaining their privacy - which is what led to a White House school.
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The Stunning Story Of The Woman Who Survived Three Ship Disasters
Violet Constance Jessop may have been one of the luckiest women in the world. In addition to nearly dying as a child, she survived three ship disasters.
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The Untold Truth Of Golda Meir
It's clear that Israel as we know it wouldn't exist without the wit and leadership of Golda Meir - but how much do you know about the iconic leader, really?
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The Only US President Who Spoke English As A Second Language
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president and the first to have been born in the United States, while all of his predecessors were all born under colonial rule.
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Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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The Surprising Thing Paul Revere Did At The Battle Of Bunker Hill Battleground
Paul Revere got the job done - whether silversmithing, warning Americans of invasion, amateur dentistry, or even ... digging through piles of corpses.
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Here's How Van Gogh Really Felt About The Starry Night
"The Starry Night," continues to intrigue people with its swirling blues and yellows creating an unforgettable nighttime sky over a slumbering village.
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What Experts Think Elite Egyptians Once Did To Lower Class Mummies
When you think of ancient Egypt, certain images come to mind: pyramids, the Sphinx, and mummies. These linen-wrapped human and animal corpses were preserved.
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The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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The Biggest Brandon Swanson Theories: What Really Happened?
Brian and Annette attempted to call their son back numerous times. They were never answered. By the morning, the calls were going directly to voicemail.
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The Real Meaning Behind Toyota's Brand Name
In 1933, Toyoda Kiichiro started a new division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company that was started by his father, Toyoda Sakichi.
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Was Joan Of Arc Ever Married?
Joan of Arc is hailed as France's national heroine as she led the country's army during the Hundred Years' War and ended up victorious against the English.
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This Gross Ingredient Was Once Used As A Popular Teeth Whitener
When it comes to teeth, nothing represents a healthy set of chompers like a gleaming white smile. Some cultures have gone to, um, great lengths to get there,
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The Untold Truth Of The Rainbow Maniac
Between 2007 and 2009, a murderer stalked the LGBT+ community of São Paulo, Brazil. Despite a suspect and arrest, the killer still remains at large and unknown.
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The Reason Viking Burials Featured Board Games
The Vikings, who lived from the 9th to 11th century, also amused themselves with board games when they weren't trading, exploring, or raiding new lands.
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What You Never Knew About John Bobbitt's Ex-Wife Dottie Brewer
The tale of John Wayne Bobbitt led the pack of sleazy tabloid stories in the 1990s - but his story didn't end there. Turns out, someone even married him again.
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The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912.
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What Charles Manson's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Charles Manson's behavior was as compelling as a train wreck. Even being locked up in prison for almost 50 years didn't thwart his chaos and violence.
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This Was Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Meal
But when it came time for dinner, and if wife Mary could lure him out of the office for a meal, Abraham Lincoln liked his comfort food - especially this meal.
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