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    The Bizarre History Of Dowsing Rods

    Between finding gold and figuring out whether or not grapefruit is good, dowsing clearly wears a lot of hats. How does such a remarkable feat work?

    By Tom Meisfjord July 28th, 2020 Read More
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    The Real-Life Event That Inspired Poltergeist

    Take a time machine back to the mid-20th century, a time when tales of the peculiar and unexplained were best told by intense middle-aged men in black suits as they cocked their eyebrows, cradled their cigarettes, and stared directly into your soul.

    By Tom Meisfjord July 28th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of Scatter, Elvis' Pet Chimp

    Elvis Presley loved himself a PBB&B sandwich so much that his arteries were effectively bulletproof when he died, and he also absolutely owned a chimp. His name was Scatter, and he was prone to unwarranted promiscuity.

    By Tom Meisfjord July 27th, 2020 Read More
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    Creepy Tales Of Movie Set Ghosts

    When you're on set of a horror flick, it's easy to get carried away with eerie occurrences that happen. Here are some creepy tales of movie set ghosts.

    By Marta Djordjevic July 24th, 2020 Read More
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    Jason Bonham: The Untold Truth Of John Bonham's Son

    Jason Bonham was just fourteen-years-old when his dad, John Bonham, passed away after a legendary bender of 40 shots of vodka. It was also from that moment that it seemed Jason Bonham would follow the footsteps of his dad, the drummer of Led Zeppelin, and become a drummer in his own right.

    By Felix Behr July 22nd, 2020 Read More
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    Creepy Tales Of Haunted Las Vegas

    Las Vegas is home to more than a few ghosts. Perhaps it's the place's dramatic and dangerous history. These are some creepy tales of haunted Las Vegas.

    By Sarah Crocker July 22nd, 2020 Read More
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    Def Leppard: How The Iconic Band Got Its Name

    The seventies were a foundational time for Def Leppard. Though their first album didn't release until 1980, the band's roots were established in the decade. Pete Willis, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage came together as teenagers, and formed the band in Sheffield, England in 1977.

    By Haley Bosselman July 20th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of The Nuclear Football

    It's officially known as the "president's emergency satchel," but realistically, that name makes it sound like it has an extra set of Oshkosh overalls and a pack of wet wipes. Maybe that's why it's more widely recognized by its bro-down-heavy, guitar-riff-worthy nickname: the nuclear football.

    By Tom Meisfjord July 17th, 2020 Read More
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    The Tragic Childhood Of Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell, the singer that delicately traces life and love in her songs, has largely retired from the public eye. So much of her life has been documented in songs, but to many, her early life remains a mystery.

    By Emilia David July 16th, 2020 Read More
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    The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Clara Germana Cele

    Where to begin? In 1906, a sixteen-year-old orphan named Clara Germana Cele confessed to having made a pact with the Devil, in her Catholic mission school uniform. How did that happen, exactly? The details are confusing.

    By Tom Meisfjord July 16th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of The Ancient City Of Thera

    When it comes to ancient volcanic eruptions, Pompeii may have cornered the public imagination. However, Thira deserves a mention for boasting not one site preserved by volcanism, but two: Akrotiri and Thera.

    By Felix Behr July 16th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of The Mandela Effect

    Have you ever known for sure something happened but when you look it up, you find out that you were wrong? Say, for example, thinking the children's book was called Berenstein Bears and not Berenstain Bears? If you have, then you've fallen victim to the Mandela Effect.

    By Emilia David July 9th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of Khan The War Dog

    In June 1941, Britain was well into World War II when the puppy was brought home to a delighted seven-year-old boy, Barrie Railton. Soon Khan would be enlisted to serve his country.

    By Eric Meisfjord July 9th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of The Midnight Terror Cave

    Everybody is tired of being oversold on products. Everyone had that moment during childhood when they purchased an Amazing Sea Monkeys kit, expecting to own a colony of sentient new mer-buddies just like the ones in the ad. So, the name "Midnight Terror Cave" is probably a bit dramatic, right?

    By Tom Meisfjord July 9th, 2020 Read More
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    The Real Difference Between Sirens And Mermaids

    The origins of mythical monsters can be hard to pin down, but it becomes even harder when people start describing different beings in interchangeable terms. Consider the case of the siren and the mermaid. Most people think they're the same, but honestly? They couldn't be more different.

    By Emilia David July 9th, 2020 Read More
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    The Untold Truth Of Viking Berserkers

    We know that Viking berserkers wore a lot of fur, and were probably deep into hallucinogens. That's right -- the ultimate Germanic iron age warrior was basically just a light-up pacifier away from being EDM club trash.

    By Tom Meisfjord July 9th, 2020 Read More
  • Lawyer Thurgood Marshall poses for a portrait on September 17, 1957

    The Untold Truth Of Thurgood Marshall

    As chief legal counsel of the NAACP, Thurgood Marshall tried hundreds of cases including Brown v. Board of Education before being appointed to the Supreme Court

    By Natasha Lavender July 8th, 2020 Read More
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