The Messed Up History Of Yellow Journalism
"Yellow journalism," a sensationalistic type of journalism, emerged mainly because two newspaper publishers in New York City were competing for circulation.
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Messed Up Things That Happened At The Tower Of London
These messed up things really happened at the Tower of London. Sure, there were a lot of executions, but there was other weird stuff, too.
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The Messed Up History Of Lysol
Lysol's usage extended far beyond cleansing kitchen counters during the plague into more unusual purposes. This is the messed up history of Lysol.
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The Messed Up Truth About The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was mostly fought between Britain and the U.S., and it was incredibly complicated and messy. Here's the messed up truth about the War of 1812.
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The Messed Up History Of Leprosy
A disease like leprosy, with its profound, visible symptoms like discolored skin, open ulcers, and facial swelling, was not only incurable, but terrifying.
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The Messed Up Truth About Don McLean
Don McLean, mainly known for "American Pie," has lived a life loaded with troubling and controversial moments. This is the messed up truth about Don McLean.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Henry VIII
Henry VIII was greedy, paranoid, and had a thing for murdering wives. Here's an in-depth look at the messed-up truth of Henry VIII.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez was a self-styled devil worshipper who killed at random. This is the horrifying true story of the Night Stalker.
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The Messed Up Truth About Hugo Chavez
There are few modern political figures quite as polarizing as Hugo Chávez. Venezuela hasn't been doing so well lately. Here's the truth about Hugo Chavez.
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The Messed Up History Of Cannibalism In The Middle Ages
Life in the Middle Ages was no picnic for most people, what with all the backbreaking manual labor. Famine sometimes led to some pretty horrifying food options.
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The Truth About Everyone Who's Died At Coney Island
Coney Island has a long and storied history as an entertainment hub. Over time, Coney Island has developed a reputation for accidents and ride malfunctions.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Vlad The Impaler
Vlad the Impaler gained such a reputation for cruelty he's become synonymous with his fav method of execution. Here's the messed up truth of Vlad the Impaler.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral.is a shoot-out that has come to define the Wild West. Here's the messed-up truth of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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Messed Up Things You Didn't Realize About Star Trek
Star Trek has seen bad stuff. What upsetting stuff was going on in one of history's best shows? Here's some messed up things you didn't realize about Star Trek.
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The Messed Up Truth About The East India Company
The East India Company is pretty much the poster child of an evil corporation. Just how evil? Well, here's the messed up truth about this notorious organization.
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The Most Messed Up Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Some people think that the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are as dark as a Friday the 13th movie. Well, most of them aren’t … but some of them definitely are. Here are the most messed up Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
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Messed Up Things In Winnie The Pooh Everyone Ignores
Winnie the Pooh and his fuzzy, adorable friends have entertained and inspired children and adults alike. Part of their enduring charm is that the Winnie the Pooh universe comes across as completely and totally innocent ... or so it seems. Here are some other messed-up things about Winnie the Pooh.
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The Messed Up Truth Behind IQ Tests
IQ tests have been around, in one form or another, for over a century. Sadly, the many occasions in which IQ tests have been used as a justification for racism, eugenics, xenophobia, and executions is ... deeply troubling, to say the least. This is the messed up truth behind IQ tests.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During World War I
World War I claimed millions lives, but that fact alone only scratches the surface of the weird, messed up things that happened during World War I.
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The Messed Up History Of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is one of the deadliest infections a human can get. Here's the messed up history.
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The Messed Up History Of Cholera
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea, vomiting, and leg cramps and is transmitted through contaminated food and water.
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The Messed Up History Of West Nile Virus
AM NY recently reported that West Nile virus claimed the life of one New Yorker, and five others were diagnosed with the disease. Cases were also confirmed in Massachusetts, California, and Ontario, Canada, in September 2020, and authorities in Texas identified the virus in mosquito pools.
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The Messed Up History Of MERS
MERS, also known as MERS-CoV, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, is a virus transferred to humans from infected animals -- in this case, dromedary camels, the ones with one hump. MedicalNewsToday reports that MERS-CoV was first discovered in Saudi Arabia September 20, 2012.
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The Messed Up History Of Dengue Fever
The CDC said there are four different kinds of dengue viruses, and so some people may get the disease up to four times in their lifetime if they're unlucky. While generally considered a mild condition, people do die from dengue. About 400 million are infected with dengue every year.
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The Messed Up History Of New York's Hart Island
Hart Island has been host prisoners of war, quarantined city dwellers, convicts, the mentally ill, and more. And, almost always, it has been set aside for the burial of New York City's indigent and unclaimed dead. This is the messed up history of New York's Hart Island.
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The Messed Up History Of Ebola
Ebola is a pretty nasty disease. The virus can cause symptoms that you'd expect to see in a horror film. The more mild symptoms include fever, body aches, fatigue, and intense vomiting and diarrhea. The more extreme cases include kidney and liver impairment.
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The Messed Up History Of Yellow Fever
Yellow fever has a history of plaguing humans for centuries. While today a vaccine can protect us, it had a history of affecting Panama Canal construction.
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