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When JFK uninvited Sammy Davis Jr. to a party due to his race, Dean Martin refused to go in support of his Rat Pack comrade.

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So notorious that its name is synonymous with madness, the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, or Bedlam, is filled with some of humanity's darkest moments.

EDITORIAL

Louie Louie by the Kingsmen is an early rock and roll classic. It's also a complete and utter mess—but that's all part of the magic.

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This list explores the secret stories behind the most iconic Disney characters, proving that—in the end—happily ever after isn’t always what it seems.

EDITORIAL

Few stories are as compelling as the supposed “curse” that haunted the production of the 1982 film Poltergeist. 

INSTANT

Before the Frat Pack of the 2000s and the Brat Pack of the 1980s, there was the Rat Pack of the 1950s and 60s. This was a group of musicians and actors who were the height...

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Professor Snape Facts: He was one of the most tragic and bitter characters in the Wizarding World—but most fans don't know his even darker history.

EDITORIAL

The very first film about the Titanic's sinking was the absolute definition of “much too soon”—and extremely eerie to boot.

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The Addams Family has been lurking around for over 80 years, twisting perceptions of what “normal” families look like with their whimsically macabre humor. Now Netflix’s horror-comedy Wednesday features the titular Addams as the ultimate...

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Oozing saddle sores were a common source of pain on the Yellowstone set, but there were far worse things in store for the actors.

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The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.

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Daemon Targaryen’s dragon Caraxes is as terrifying as his rider—but there’s a secret about him few fans know, and it reveals what might be in store.



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