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Hey there, movie buffs and music lovers alike! We all know that feeling when a film’s soundtrack gets under our skin and transports us to a new dimension. From the groovy tunes that make us want to dance in our seats to the epic orchestral arrangements that give us goosebumps, the greatest movie soundtracks have

When you think of famous unsolved crimes of the past, one name probably always comes up: Jack the Ripper. This ruthless killer wreaked havoc in the Whitechapel area of London back in 1888. He left the police perplexed and taunted them at every turn while murdering multiple women. And yet, despite being scrutinized by both

Lights, camera, hesitation? It’s hard to believe that some of the biggest stars in Hollywood almost walked away from the roles that defined their careers. From space adventurers to musical divas, these actors came dangerously close to turning down the characters that would skyrocket them to superstardom. But luckily for us, fate intervened, and they

The UK has no shortage of creepy locations. You can’t turn a corner without stumbling on a medieval pub, a Tudor mansion, or an ancient, crumbling abbey. And that is perhaps not too surprising, given that experts believe human beings have inhabited the UK for around 850,000 years. But what about those spaces that the

Are you brave enough to learn about the infamous Japanese urban legend Teke Teke? This horrifying tale has been terrifying people in Japan for decades, with reports of sightings still circulating to this day. From her tragic origins to her gruesome methods of attack, there’s plenty to learn about this vengeful spirit. So, without further

America has no shortage of scoundrels and scofflaws. Throughout the country’s history, countless men have grabbed public attention with daring and dangerous behavior. Famous outlaws and criminals have won the hearts of adoring female fans and inspired nationwide reactions. Vicious and violent gangsters in several eras have scared Americans straight. Others kept the entire nation

Can you imagine how bad some games would be without non-playable characters (NPCs)? They bring so much to the games, transforming lines of code into fully immersive realities. Often, the NPCs with humor and distinctive personalities rise to the top of our memories, injecting their unique brand of comedy into our epic quests and fast-paced

Chances are that when you imagine what a male leader should sound like, you imagine them with a deep, booming, passionate voice. It is true there is some evidence to suggest that a deep voice is a crucial element to climbing the leadership ranks or being elected to office. However, it might surprise you to

Like the deep ocean, the inner workings of our brains are still a significant mystery. While we certainly know a lot about how the brain helps us to function, I bet there are a few things you didn’t know that might surprise that cerebral cortex. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the human brain! Related:

Technology and art have always advanced together. Innovations in materials lead to new mediums for artistic expression or improvements of old ones. In recent times, engineers and scientists from diverse fields have used their knowledge to find new ways to compose music unlike any heard before.Today we are able to listen to music composed by,

Many a “whodunnit” has ended with a murderer killing a king or queen with poison. However, royal poisoners are out there in real life, too, and some of them nearly got away with their crimes. Here are ten times poisoners fooled the public into thinking that their Highness was just suffering from a benign case

In medieval Europe, the role of an executioner was a necessary but often reviled profession. The job of the executioner was to carry out the sentence of the court, which often involved gruesome and torturous methods of death. Despite their unsavory reputation, executioners played an important role in medieval society, as they were responsible for

We’ve all been there. Walking down the street in our local neighborhood, only to find random objects strewn on the ground by the overflowing trash cans: toothbrushes, discarded home appliances, and other less pleasant items. But have you ever seen a mountain of hundreds of pounds of pasta? How about a bag of live snakes?

Crash (2005). The Artist (2011). Green Book (2018). The forgettable Marty (1955). These are among the underwhelming movies awarded filmmaking’s highest honor: The coveted Oscar for Best Picture. But alas, it’s an honor just to be nominated. Unless you aren’t but deserve to be. Then it just sucks—and many a marvelous movie has been overlooked

Let’s talk about something that has become all too common in our digital age: social media crimes. Yep, you heard it right. With the rise of social media platforms, we’ve unfortunately witnessed increased criminal activities online. From cyberbullying to identity theft, social media crimes come in all shapes and sizes, wreaking havoc on individuals and

We all love music, and we all know that it affects us emotionally. Music has been a primary form of entertainment for as long as humans have history, but it has been even more than that. Music has been used throughout history to tell stories, preserve history, and in all sorts of other rituals and

Box office disasters probably rank highly among most directors’ regrets. Others might regret reports of less-than-professional antics on set leaking out to the press. But some highly-successful directors have reached a status where they do not have to worry about box office failures or insubordinate actors. Yet a surprising number of these superstar directors have

Folkore and traditions can be wild, interesting, exciting, mystifying, and wondrous. But one of the most common ways stories are told is through the terrifying. Humans love to be frightened, and Jewish folklore does not shy away from tales of monsters in the night, the sea, and the forest. Some are even cultural versions of

Have you ever looked up into the sky and wondered, “What’ s really out there?” Well, this is your chance to find out. We’re going where no man has gone before as we attempt to unravel the riddles of the cosmos. From the Big Bang to black holes, we’re leaving no stone—or space rock, it

Most American students and history buffs know all about the founding fathers of the United States. Men like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, James Monroe, John Hancock, and many more are studied in history class and read about by millions. They are celebrated with their pictures on money, their portraits in museums, and their