Unconfirmed UFO Sightings That Set Social Media On Fire
Unconfirmed UFO, or what are now called UAP sightings, have always captured our imaginations. These sightings caught on video caused a big stir social media.
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American Civil War (2)
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The State With The Most Civil War Battles In History
U.S. Civil War battles and skirmishes took place in several states, but one of the original 13 colonies became the state where the most battles occurred.
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Why The Battle Of Gettysburg Was Worse Than You Thought
The Battle of Gettysburg may be the most famous of the grim events during the American Civil War, but there are many shocking, lesser-known details about it.
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American History (1)
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The Worst U.S. Generals That Nearly Cost Us Our Freedom
War is never easy, and being a United States general comes with a lot of responsibility. Some, like William Hull and Benedict Arnold, hurt the country more than helped it.
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Ancient History (1)
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Why Hasn't This Ancient Wonder Of The World Been Rebuilt?
The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World are all gone but for one, the Pyramids of Giza. But there have been discussions and plans to resurrect one.
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Animals (1)
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The Most Outrageous Ways People Have Tried To Smuggle Animals Through Airports
Sometimes, airport security will discover something bizarre, such as animals someone is trying to smuggle into a country — sometimes in even stranger places.
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Crime (1)
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Inside The Prison Lives Of Modern-Day Killers
These killers had their atrocities splashed all over the media, but now they're safely behind prison bars, their lives are considerably more mundane.
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Discoveries (2)
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A '60s Villager Found An Ancient Skull. 65 Years Later, It's Identified As Rare Human Species
In 1960, a villager discovered the Petralona skull, a nearly complete cranium, near Thessaloniki, Greece. It's age and species were debated for years.
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Ancient Treasure That People First Mistook For Boring Junk
Many ancient treasures go unfound, lost to time or some other destructive event. Others are discovered by average people in places you wouldn't expect.
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Entertainment (14)
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The Eeriest Celebrity Death Tributes
Celebrities run in some of the same circles, so when one of them dies, other celebs often make public statements. These eerie attempts missed the mark.
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What Vintage Sci-Fi Imagined 2025 Would Look Like
The year 2000 and beyond were often the settings for sci-fi stories from decades ago. A few even imagined the year 2025 specifically. Let's compare, shall we?
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Times Howard Stern Went Too Far Off Air
Howard Stern, the self-proclaimed "King of all Media" rose to fame as a shock-jock in the late '80s and '90s, but sometimes he's gone too far, even off the air.
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Directors Who Are Really Weird People
We all probably know that certain painters, composers, and musicians are pretty odd, but there are also directors who can be just as eccentric.
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TV Shows Historians Absolutely Hate
Humanity's rich and dramatic history often provides fertile ground for TV. Yet the creative license taken in those shows often leaves historians fuming.
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Things We Learned About '90s Stars After They Died
Fans mourned when these ’90s stars died, but afterward, when we found out about their struggles, crushes, and hopes, it helped us know them a little better.
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Reasons Survivor Is Fake
After 25 years of "Survivor," the showrunners have the formula down to a science. From the challenges to the tribal council, here's how the show is fake.
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Robert Shaw Was Actually Drunk While Filming This Movie
Robert Shaw played the sea-faring Quint in Stephen Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster film, but Shaw was so drunk during one pivotal scene they had to reshoot it.
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The Darkest Episodes From '90s Kids Shows
These episodes from 1990s kids shows featured surprisingly grim subjects and themes, including abuse, addiction, gun violence, and catastrophic climate change.
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The Transformation Of Nev Schulman Explained
Since becoming a celebrity on the back of "Catfish," Nev Schulman's life has been a transformative rollercoaster of fame, infamy, tragedy, and redemption.
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Movies And TV Shows About Royals That Historians Absolutely Hate
The subjects of royal history have long been portrayed to the public as exciting and tragic, but historians often hate some movies and TV shows about them.
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Reporters Who Had Meltdowns At Their Guests On Live TV
Live TV interviews can be informative and eye-opening, but just as often, they can be combative, and sometimes, reporters have meltdowns at their guests.
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The Hidden Truth Of Adam Sandler
Love him or hate him, Adam Sandler is one of the most successful actors and comedians of all time, and there's more to his story than you probably know.
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'70s Stars Who Died And No One Noticed
The 1970s gave the world an array of celebrities, many of whom became household names. But some '70s stars, whose fame later faded, died with no one noticing.
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History (2)
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Creepy (But Good) Ways AI Is Changing The Future Of Medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine began with the data digitization of the 1970s, and it's shifted the field in many ways — some pretty unsettling.
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Respected Historical Figures Who Were Actually Terrible People
There are plenty of historical figures who, despite their accomplishments that solidified their place in history, were actually terrible people.
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Human Body (1)
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Why Immortality Is Closer Than You Think
The idea of immortality has always been fantastical, but as scientific and technological research expands, aging and death may become something we can control.
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Inventions (1)
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The History Of Sewage Is Stinkin' Impressive
We may barely give a thought to our toilet waste post-flush, but the history behind the marvels of modern sewers is long, complicated, and just a little gross.
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Messed-Up History (4)
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The Creepiest Real-Life Hoaxes Inspired By Horror Movies
A stunt that makes the general public feel horror movie emotions like fear and unease, for real, is at the heart of some of the hoaxes inspired by such films.
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Cult Classic Children's Toys With Dark Histories
Many toys become iconic because so many people buy them and enjoy them, but some cult classics have been linked to some pretty horrific events.
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Mankind's Attempts To Achieve Immortality Are Downright Wild
Throughout the years, mankind has sought to find a way to defy the natural order, searching for the key to immortality — with mostly awful results.
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Scandals That Rocked These Infamous Events
Cover-ups and lies, individual, corporate, and government negligence, and corner-cutting have all played their role in a slew of infamous events.
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Music (5)
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'80s Musicians Who Were Actually Horrible People
Boy George, Billy Joel, and other '80s legends ruled the charts, but behind the scenes, their behavior ran the gamut from personal betrayals to violent crimes.
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Musicians That Raked In A Staggering Amount Of Money While On Tour
The most profitable aspect of modern celebrity musicianship is touring, which provides an opportunity for performers to gain incredible wealth.
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Bandmates That Had A Lot To Say After Their Break Ups
It has been said that being in a band is like being in a marriage, so breakups tend to instigate strong opinions from stars about their former bandmates.
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Rock Stars Who Live Unbelievably Lavish Lives
Rock star excess isn't purely a stereotype. These musicians have a lot of money to spend, and they live lavishly, buying homes, art, cars, and instruments.
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Paul McCartney's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Him
Paul McCartney is one of the world's most famous musicians, and the many artists who once played with the former Beatle didn't always stay quiet about it.
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National Parks (1)
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Terrifying Stories From Inside America's National Parks
America's national parks are full of beauty and wonder, but they've also played host to murders, disappearances, horrifying accidents, and chilling encounters.
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Nature (1)
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Zombies Are Real... In The Animal World
The idea of people being infected by fungus and becoming zombies in "Last of Us" isn't so far fetched. In the animal world, fungus and parasites can do that.
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News (3)
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Odd Things About Stevie Nicks And Lindsey Buckingham's Reunion That Don't Add Up
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac fame have had an infamously rocky relationship for decades, so a proposed reunion seems baffling to some.
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What's Going On With Colorado's 'Frankenstein' Rabbits? Fact Is Weirder Than Fiction
Wild rabbits around Fort Collins, Colorado, are being called "Frankenstein" rabbits due to the tentacle like growths on their face. Science has an explanation.
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This Harvard Scientist Says An Incoming Comet Could Be An Alien Ship. Here's Why He Might Be Right
What NASA calls an incoming comet, a Harvard scientist says could be an alien ship. He says it's too soon to know for sure.
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Paranormal (3)
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The Real Story Behind Ed & Lorraine Warren's Smurl Haunting Investigation
Ed and Lorraine Warren are two of the most famous paranormal investigators in history, and their work eventually took them to the house of Jack and Janet Smurl.
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Musicians Who Claimed Spine-Chilling Paranormal Encounters
Musicians collect a lot of wild stories, but stars like Adele and Kendrick Lamar have claimed paranormal encounters from haunted homes to ghostly visits.
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Matt Rife Is The Annabelle Doll's New Guardian. These Are The Terrifying Reasons He Might Regret It
Comedian Matt Rife has been tearing up the comedy world, and now he's the new guardian of the infamous Annabelle doll — for better or for worse.
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Presidents (3)
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The Most Bizarre Things Presidents Have Ever Said
From oddball one-liners to jaw-dropping gaffes, here are some of the strangest, funniest, and most baffling things U.S. presidents have ever said.
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Inside The Biggest White House Scandals Of All Time
For hundreds of years, the White House has seen more than its fair share of political and personal intrigue, along with some major, high-profile scandals.
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U.S. Presidents Who Were Really Weird People
Some United States presidents were pretty weird people. Here are some facts about them that you never knew — and maybe, never wanted to know.
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Royals (1)
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Why Were So Many Royal Families Inbred?
In the U.S, inbred families are usually stereotyped as poor and uneducated, but royal families, who are neither, did plenty of inbreeding. Here's why.
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Science (1)
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The Revolutionary Invention That Became A Global Curse
This invention changed life as we know it and made countless modern conveniences possible, but the cost is higher than its creators could have dreamed.
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Space (2)
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What Horrible Things Would Happen To The Earth If There Was No Moon
The moon is something we take for granted, expecting it to come into view each night. But if the Earth lost its moon, the results would be catastrophic.
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The Worst Part Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Isn't What You Think
In 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded on live TV. In the aftermath, the worst and unexpected details were yet to follow.
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Sports (1)
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Athletes Who Ruined Their Careers Gambling
Many athletes have been caught in gambling scandals, whether by betting on their own teams or paying off players to create favorable betting conditions.
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Tragic Real-Life Stories (3)
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The Tragedy Of Naya Rivera Explained
Naya Rivera was a child actor who's best known for her role on Fox's "Glee." After a life full of ups and downs, she died tragically at 33 years old.
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The Tragedy Of Cory Monteith Explained
Cory Monteith was just 31 when he died. The tragic and untimely death came just four years after he was thrust into stardom for his roll on the show "Glee."
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Will Ferrell's Tragic Moments Explained
The star of "Anchorman" and "SNL" alum Will Ferrell has made a living by making people smile, but his charmed life has occasionally seen a touch of tragedy.
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Wars (2)
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Inside One Of The World's Most Elite Kill Teams
War is an unfortunate constant all over the world, and with it comes various kinds of military units, some far more elite and deadly than others — like SEAL Team Six.
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Things About The Iraq War That Don't Make Sense
A U.S.-led coalition swept into Iraq in 2003 and left in 2011. The Iraq War was costly, both in lives and money, and still leaves many heads scratching.
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Weird (1)
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Chilling Human-AI Chatbot Interactions That Went Horribly Wrong
From divorces to hospitalizations and even death, there are a growing number of stories of human-AI chatbot interactions that have gone sideways.
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World War 2 (4)
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These WWII Weapons Were Total Disasters
In the more desperate times of war, the Allied and Axis forces looked to create unique weapons to give them an advantage, but not all of them worked out.
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The German WWII Superweapon That Launched America's Space Program
After World War II, German scientist Wernher von Braun went from developing Nazi superweapons to spearheading NASA's Saturn program.
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How WWII Could Have Been Even Worse
An estimated 45 to 60 million people died during World War II, both military and civilians, but it could have gone even worse for a few different reasons.
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10 Terrible Saving Private Ryan Moments, According To A Historian
"Saving Private Ryan" is a pretty realistic portrayal of World War II, but a historian says the mission itself is unlikely, along with other inaccuracies.
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