Mythical Monsters That Might Have Actually Existed
Many mythical monsters were metaphorical or pure figments of the imagination, but a few may have some foundation in reality and might have actually existed.
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The Bizarre Legend Of The New England Cryptid, The Egopantis
The New England cryptid, the Egopantis, is a bizarre legend with murky origins. The story itself takes place back in the 1700s. Here's what it says.
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The Real-Life Origins Of Black Myth: Wukong In Chinese Mythology
The record-setting action role-playing game "Black Myth: Wukong" pulls from some fascinating real-life Chinese mythology. Here's what it's based on.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on American and world history. But that mess of a conflict left plenty of unsolved mysteries, and some are truly bizarre.
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Eerie Mysteries About The Devil That Are Still Unsolved
The devil takes many names and forms throughout history. Contrary to common perception, the greatest of all villains is not as clearly defined as we think.
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Things About Japanese Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School
Japanese mythology is full of wildly imaginative stories involving creative creatures blending folklore and legend. Here's what they didn't teach you in school.
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Disturbing Details About Baphomet That You Never Knew
The character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.
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The Four Most Disturbing Demons In The Bible
The word "demon" has a long history, and many demons in the Bible are never explicitally called such or even named. Here are four of the most disturbing.
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Here's What Happened To Medusa's Sisters After Her Death In Greek Mythology
Medusa was one of three gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Here's what happened to her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale, after Medusa's death.
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The Origins Behind Humpty Dumpty Aren't What You'd Expect
Like many nursery rhymes, "Humpty Dumpty" has plenty of different interpretations when it comes to its origins. Here are the most prominent.
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14 Types Of Shapeshifters You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Werewolves might be the first shapeshifters that come to mind, but folklore around the world is filled with creatures who change from one form to another.
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Legendary Creatures Associated With Caves
Caves are common settings in folklore and mythology throughout history from all over the world. In many legends, humans encounter creatures in the dark.
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42-Year Old Zamboni Driver Subs In And Wins NHL Game
Zamboni driver David Ayers starred in his own inspirational sports story when he was brought in as a replacement goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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The Astonishing Number Of Times Martin Sheen Has Been Arrested
Martin Sheen has been the celebrity whose name comes up most frequently in arrest reports. He makes absolutely no secret about his lengthy criminal history.
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How John Gotti Got His Iconic Nickname
John Gotti Sr. may have grown up poor in New York, but by the 1980s, he created a criminal empire that nobody else could replicate.
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Notorious B.I.G: How The Iconic Rapper Came Up With His Name
Where did Biggie Smalls get his name?
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The Legend Of The Iconic Waving Lucky Cat Explained
You are likely familiar with the iconic waving lucky cat, called Maneki-Neko in Japan where it originated. The prolific charm is surrounded by multiple legends.
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The Astonishing Bible Story Of Balaam's Talking Donkey
The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey.
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What Were Funerals Like In Colonial America?
Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.
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Why Oktoberfest Leaves Many With Alcohol Poisoning
Large quantities of Bavarian beer are synonymous with Oktoberfest, so it's not surprising the event leaves many with alcohol poisoning. Here are the numbers.
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Bob Marley's One Love Is More Iconic Than You Realize
Bob Marley's "One Love" has an upbeat tempo and a positive message that was integral to one of the most iconic moments in Jamaica's political history.
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The Most Powerful Indigenous People In Pre-Colonized Mexico
The Aztecs managed to join many different tribes and ethnicities into one great empire, the Aztec Empire. Let's take a look at this powerful Indigenous tribe.
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The Legend Of Fairies Explained
Throughout the entire world, fairies can take all shapes and forms. This is the legend of fairies explained.
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The Legend Of Ogres Explained
Ogres have been stomping their way through folklore and fairy tales for a long time, and their history and mythology goes back even farther.
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Inside Melvin 'Magoo' Barcliff's Iconic Partnership With Timbaland
Melvin 'Magoo' Barcliff shared an iconic partnership with hip-hop artist Timbaland. Here's a look inside their relationship, which spanned three decades.
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How The Iconic Lahaina Banyan Got To Hawaii
The iconic banyan of the historic town Lahaina - also known as "the Heartbeat of Lahaina" - got to Hawaii years ago. Here's how it happened.
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The Story Behind Freddie Mercury's Iconic Piano
Freddie Mercury's iconic piano - the Yamaha G2 baby grand piano - helped him write one of Queen's most iconic songs. Here's the story behind it.
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