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Part of the enduring appeal of professional wrestling lies not in the ring but in what happens behind the scenes. Backstage stories, contractual negotiations, and life beyond the mat all add to the allure of this larger-than-life form of entertainment. But for some wrestlers, being an entertainer runs deep, and when they are not wrestling,

You’ve probably heard of haunted houses and haunted hotels. You might even have heard about a haunted castle or two. But have you ever heard about a haunted mine? While deadly gasses have overtaken some ghost mines, others remain completely untouched for the enterprising explorer. Some people believe ghost miners remain behind because they have

Have you ever felt guilty for something? You might have thought it was illegal, but it 100% wasn’t. Sometimes we feel weird about our actions, but our surroundings and beliefs could be influencing those emotions. We often use the law to measure the legality of our actions. Before you freak out, let’s learn about things

When most people think of serial killers, they often imagine someone who stabs their victims or shoots them. However, there is another method that some of the worst serial killers have used to kill their victims—strangulation. Strangulation is the act of choking someone to death by compressing their windpipe or specific blood vessels. Strangulation can

There are some authors who shun the limelight, rarely giving interviews or appearing at public events. Then there are other writers who are an open book to the world, like the incredibly prolific Stephen King. Throughout the years, the King of Horror has amassed a loyal fan base, which he addresses as his Constant Readers.

Throughout mythology, there are hundreds of women, many of whom show immense power. These women are often very quickly demonized in the eyes of both contemporary and modern societies when we, in fact, often celebrate their male counterparts for similar actions. Here is a list of ten women from mythologies around the world who have

Most people are familiar with the concept of a marathon. It’s a race covering a distance of more than 26 miles (41.8 kilometers). Sounds pretty extreme, right? For those people who think running 26 miles is not enough, there is an even longer race, an ultramarathon. An ultramarathon is technically any race that is longer

Certain periods of history are known to have a particular aesthetic, and perhaps no period of history brings to mind very specific aspects like the wild, wild west. What would later become the western half of the United States of America possessed a dramatic, dynamic history during the 19th century. Gold rushes, railroads, the plights

If there’s one constant in life, it’s change. Things are changing daily, some for the better, like your day after reading this article, hopefully, and others change for the worse, like gas prices. Regardless, some changes are more significant and are felt on a grander scale and magnitude. Companies sometimes act as catalysts for some

For better or worse, celebrity culture has consumed America. From film icons and music moguls to reality TV empires and sports stars, Americans just can’t get enough news about fame and fortune. So when a celebrity dies, it makes sense that fans follow that storyline too. Except the obsessions are not always fact-based. In some

In May 1914, The Times of London, England, reported: “If all goes well with this invention, we shall soon be able, it seems, to see people at a distance.” The newspaper referred to an instrument an English inventor, Archibald Low, had come up with called a Televista. Low’s Televista was the most sophisticated device of

Animals are known for getting in all kinds of scrapes. But when it comes to zoo animals, their adventures tend to be a little more outlandish than your average pet. Exhibit escapees are more common than you might imagine, and when these creatures get out of their cages, who knows what havoc they might wreak?

The statistics are staggering. YouTube has around 2.2 billion active users monthly, and people post about 2,500 videos every minute. Meanwhile, about 500 million people are on Instagram daily, and some 45 million open their TikTok accounts at some time during the day. With so many people using these and other platforms, competition for views

The Giza Pyramids were constructed about 4,500 years ago. As breathtaking as these monuments are, they are not the oldest. Other archaeological sites are far more ancient than the Giza complex. This list looks at the most intriguing candidates known for their uniqueness or historical importance, including the largest human-made landscape and how avocados led

If ever we needed a real-world example of the mythological Pandora’s box, the French Revolution would suffice. What began in the late eighteenth century in a united spirit of brotherhood and rooted in the principles of the Enlightenment quickly descended into utter chaos, taking thousands of lives with it and forever changing the course of

Tens of thousands of bands have taken up the moniker of “punk.” From Sting to Avril Lavigne, thousands of artists have taken up the legacy of “punk.” But not all of them fit the bill. While punk as an idea is rooted in fighting back against toxic societal norms, not every single artist is willing

Whether you’re purchasing the home of your dreams or downsizing as empty nesters, you must endure the daunting task of actually moving all your belongings before you can fully enjoy your new residence. The tasks of carefully packing fragile items, organizing possessions by room, and loading large pieces of furniture seem to never end. Even

When one thinks about famous criminals who never got caught, the list is usually short and shocking. Names like Jack The Ripper, D.B. Cooper, and the Zodiac Killer surely come to mind. To this day, those men remain some of the most infamous criminals who never faced justice. Families of their victims never got closure.

People go to the mall to shop, eat, or enjoy its air conditioning. But nobody goes shopping to get scared. Unfortunately, however, there are a handful of malls that feel haunted to the patrons and employees who frequent them. Want to know which ones they are and why they’re considered creepy? Strap yourselves in as

There’s something about monsters that just won’t die. No matter how many times they’re debunked or disproven, these mythical creatures continue to capture our imaginations. Perhaps it’s because we all have a little bit of monster inside of us, just waiting to come out. Or maybe it’s because these stories have been passed down for