The Real Reason The Pope Chose Francis As His Papal Name
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, he shattered precedent, according to CNN, by becoming the first pope to choose the name Francis.
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Survey Reveals Which Planet Most People Want To Visit
A recent poll of people from around the United States asked which planet they most want to visit, and here are the results.
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The Truth About The Chameleon Killer's Aliases
Because of his ability to change into someone else and integrate himself into people's lives, Rasmussen has gone down in history as the Chameleon Killer.
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The Barbary Coast: San Francisco's 'Sin City'
You won't find it on Google Maps today, but San Francisco's notorious Barbary Coast shaped -- and shamed -- the city in countless ways.
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The Truth About Life In Log Cabins For Old West Families
Homes had to be a minimum of 10 by 12 feet in size and had to include a glass window. The provisions that encouraged people to move west also discouraged them.
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This Is How Ted Bundy Was Captured For The Last Time
Ted Bundy made headlines for murdering at least 30 women while traveling throughout the United States before he was finally captured.
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This Is The Ancient King People Admire The Most
A recent survey of people around the country asked which ancient king they admired most, and here is the surprising answer.
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The Curse Of The Rockefeller Family
But one of the things that landed the Rockefellers in the tabloids had nothing to do with their wealth. Many tragedies hit ; some even say the family is cursed.
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This Is How The Unabomber Was Finally Caught
In April 1996, law enforcement closed in on 53-year-old Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, hiding in an isolated cabin in Montana.
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The Oldest Cold Case Solved With DNA
Thanks to DNA analysis and genetic genealogy, unsolved murders and cold cases have a new chance at being put to the test and to rest.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Casanova
The name "Casanova" is almost universally associated with the idea of a seductive and often untrustworthy lover. This is the crazy real-life story of Casanova.
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The Mysterious Deaths That Inspired A Nightmare On Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street first appeared on movie screens in 1984, and its inspiration came from some real unexplained deaths.
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The Fascinating History Of Totem Poles
Totem poles are easily one of the most recognizable cultural artifacts of indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest, originating in this area alone.
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What Is The Meaning Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Band Name?
Once called The Blue Velvets, as well as The Golliwogs, the band renamed themselves Creedence Clearwater Revival, a name inspired by three different sources.
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The Surprising Way H.H. Holmes Was Brought To Justice
America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, was convicted and sentenced to death in 1896, and this is the surprising way he got caught.
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The Black Hole Of Calcutta: The 18th Century Prison Explained
Part-real tragedy, and possibly part-false flag event, the 18th century prison now known as the Black Hole of Calcutta is explained.
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The Chameleon Killer: The Truth About Terry Rasmussen's Childhood
Authorities would arrest Terry Rasmussen under his many false names for over 40 years. His arrests included crimes such as child abandonment and child abuse.
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​Guinness World Records You Could Easily Beat
There are many easy ways to set a Guinness world record without having to spend years perfecting some unique skill.
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The Most Dangerous Active Serial Killers In 2020
It's estimated up to 3 percent of all unsolved murders are the work of serial killers. Let's take a look at some of the most dangerous active serial killers.
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The Untold Truth Of Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry, has more and more become the subject of scrutiny and criticism since his death in 1991. Here's what you need to know about him.
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Spooky Urban Legends That Take Place On Halloween
What are the origins of these Halloween urban legends? This is the history of Ouija boards, jack-o'-lanterns, and Halloween campus killers.
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The Chilling Disappearance Of The Jamison Family
On October 9, 2009, the Jamisons loaded up their pickup truck, and along with their six-year-old daughter Madyson and her dog Maisy, drove into the wilderness.
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Christman Genipperteinga: The German Serial Killer Who Probably Didn't Exist
Christman Genipperteinga was a German man of questionable fact who reportedly killed an unthinkable number of people before he was brought to justice.
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The Most Dangerous Active Serial Killer In 2020
What about the active serial killers still walking? Who is the worst boogeyman, still hard at work, who will inspire the next generation of blockbuster content?
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Where Is The Man Convicted Of Killing Yusuf Hawkins Today?
Things escalated and a shot rang out. Hawkins had been hit. The crowd dispersed. Sixteen-year-old Yusuf Hawkins was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
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The Truth About Mobster Henry Hill
In the 1990 classic crime film Goodfellas, Henry Hill's life story is told from the perspective of a former Lucchese crime associate turned FBI informant.
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This Is How Much Ava Gardner Was Worth When She Died
Ava Gardner was one of the greatest actors of Hollywood's Golden Age, whose work in films from the 1950s until the 1980s still stands the test of time.
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