The Hindu Legend That Helped Inspire Dracula
Before there was Count Dracula - courtesy of legendary author Bram Stoker - there was a Hindu legend that paved the way for vampires as we know them.
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What Is Druze And What Do Followers Believe?
Druze is both an ethnic group and a religion, and it has been closed to new followers for a long time. So what exactly do its adherents believe?
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Times Musicians Majorly Crossed The Line With Fans At Concerts
When famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples.
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An Inside Look At The Vampire Communities Of New Orleans
New Orleans lore invokes ideas of an underworld involving a variety of supernatural possibilities, so it makes sense there are vampire communities in the city.
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The Real Reason There Are So Many Stray Dogs In Egypt
It's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
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Who Was Civil War Spy Antonia Ford Willard?
The American Civil War lasted four years and led to over 500,000 deaths. Amid the bloodshed, spy Antonia Ford Willard influenced a couple key moments.
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Who Was Aaron From The Bible?
The name Aaron is certainly common enough nowadays. It also belongs to a character in the Bible who played an important role in the Old Testament.
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What Is Russian Cosmism, The Soviet-Era Space-Age Spiritualist Movement?
The works of a 19th-century Russian philosopher and writer paved the way from Russian Cosmism, a space-age spiritualist movement in the Soviet-era.
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What Happened To Putin's Famous Black Labrador Retriever, Koni?
Vladimir Putin's black labrador retriever Koni - also known as Connie Paulgrave - was quite the celebrity for a time. So what happened to the famous pet?
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Why Victorian Bathrooms Were So Dangerous
Bathrooms might be safe havens today, but back in the Victorian era, things were a bit different - they were full of dangers that led to countless deaths.
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The Victorian Syrup That Accidentally Killed Children
Back in the 1800s, a product called Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup was marketed as a solution to getting teething infants to sleep. But it did far worse.
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Negasi Zuberi: What We Know About The Man Accused Of The Kidnapping In Oregon
Negasi Zuberi was arrested in July 2023 in connection with the kidnapping of a Seattle sex worker earlier the same month. Here's what we know about him.
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What Could Happen If The Saguaro Cactus Goes Extinct?
The saguaro cactus, found in parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico, is currently facing an uncertain future due to climate change. Here's the story.
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Minnie Wallace: The Teen Accused Of Killing Her Husband In 1885
Minnie Wallace was just 16 in 1885 when she married a man more than three decades older than her. Months later, she was accused of killing her husband.
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What Is Santeria And What Do Followers Believe?
Santeria is a lesser known religion that evolved out of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Still popular in Cuba, here's what it is and what followers believe.
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The Strange 2001 Disappearance Of Branson Perry
The strange 2001 disappearance of Branson Perry has raised dark theories about what could have happened to him, but police have not been able to mount a case.
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The Last Voyage Of The Demeter: Was The Demeter A Real Ship?
In the 2023 summer release"The Last Voyage of The Demeter," the story is based on a chapter of Bram Stoker's "Dracula." But was the Demeter a real ship?
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The 1931 Assassination Of Mob Boss Salvatore Maranzano
There might be no verifiable photographs of Salvatore Maranzano, but his influence on American Mafia was massive. Here's how it all ended for him.
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Who Is Santa Muerte, The Mexican-Catholic Folklore Goddess Of Death?
If you haven't heard of Santa Muerte, the Mexican-Catholic folklore goddess of death, you might soon - she's part of a fast-growing faith. Here's the story.
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What Is Gilgo Beach Really Like Since The LISK Murders?
Some of the Gilgo Beach murders are now attributed to Rex Heuermann, believed to be the Long Island Serial Killer. How have the killings affected the area?
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The Reason Modern U.S. Presidents Never Have Facial Hair
Despite this being the age of beards, facial hair remains so absent from the White House.
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Why The NFL Hall Of Fame Is In Canton, Ohio
The NFL Hall of Fame has a long history, and its location in Canton is the result of a few things - but it was one factor in particular that sealed the deal.
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The 12 Most Brutal Deaths In Mythology, Ranked
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with.
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Tragic Details About Christina Onassis
Christina Onassis, heir to the Aristotle Onassis family fortune, was truly a tragic figure, unwanted, unloved, and unhappy the majority of her life.
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What Is The Baha'i Faith And What Do Followers Believe?
Arising in the 19th century, the Baha'i faith is largely based on the writings of Baha Allah. Today, followers are persecuted in Iran. Here's what they believe.
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The Strange Death Of Founding Father George Wythe
Founding Father George Wythe had a great influence on American law and education. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he met a strange death.
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