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Patty Hearst hails from one of America’s wealthiest families—but in 1974, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnapped her when she was just 19 years old.

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Carol Wayne was a beloved regular on the “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”—but she tragically passed at the young age of 42.

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Golden Girls liked to make jokes at the expense of the characters. While the others found it easier to ignore, it took a huge toll on Bea Arthur.

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Richard Petty's name remains synonymous with excellence on the NASCAR tracks—but his success has gone hand in hand with some of his greatest tragedies.

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Zoe Lund had the potential to become one of the powerhouses of the 80s and 90s indie film scene. Unfortunately, she couldn’t break free of her vices.

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While they may have shied away from the spotlight, some of the most reclusive people have left the biggest marks on history. Let's peek into the lives of the most infamous recluses of all time.

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Mustafa I’s madness defined his entire legacy—but there’s evidence suggesting that he might not have been as unstable as history claims.

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They say every move you make on the chessboard should have a purpose. These players mastered the art of making your move at the right time and "staying silent, only speaking to say "Checkmate." Let's go over chess' greatest players.

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When American heiress Mary Curzon married the Viceroy of India, it was supposed to be a fairy tale—but it was really a horror story.

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Walt Disney brought so much joy into this world—but the chilling darkness behind his magical persona is always looming.

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Brian Wilson was the musical mastermind behind the Beach Boys—but, between the bars of his incredible songs, he is an equally brilliant and burdened man.

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There’s a reason more than one person claimed Stevie Ray Vaughan reduced the stage to a pile of smoking cinders—his guitar didn’t just sing, it blazed.



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