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10 Best Horror Films Set In Malls
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10 Worst WrestleMania Matches Ever
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10 Infamous Serial Killers Who Escaped Justice
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The Creepy Legends of Korean Egg Ghosts
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Top 10 Films Where AI Goes Rogue
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Kim Sun-Ja: South Korea’s First Female Serial Killer
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7 Best Things to Do in Lucca, Italy
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the N64
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5 Common Myths About Socialism
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A Simple Guide to Using Markdown
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The Pocheon Poisonings: Korea's "Black Widow"
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The Ghosts of Inveraray Castle
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the Sega Genesis
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the Sega Master System
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The Ghosts of Stirling Castle
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Ground Elder: Facts, Uses, and Recipes
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5 Lessons on Writing From Ursula K Le Guin
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Kumiho: The Nine-Tailed Fox From Korean Mythology
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5 Best Privacy-Focused Web Browsers
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10 Films Featuring Creepy Killer Kids
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3 Best Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Smartphones
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A Complete Guide to Mastodon for Beginners
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The Dark Web and Deep Web Explained
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5 Ways ChatGPT Can Assist Your Writing
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10 Must-Watch Folk Horror Films
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5 Best Beginner-Friendly Linux Distros
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15 Alternative Web Browsers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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7 Open Source Tools Perfect for Writers
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Getting Started With Linux: A Beginner’s Guide
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10 Most Haunted Roads in the World
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7 Must-See Documentaries From the 1970s
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Gilles Bertin: The Punk Bank Robber Who Returned From the Dead
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Punch-Up in Piestany: The Infamous 20-Minute Hockey Brawl
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Cats: A Viking's Best Friend?
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The Story Behind the Song "Hey Joe"
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10 Unusual and Bizarre Real Life Weapons
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Minerva: The Roman Goddess of Wisdom, Crafts and Strategy
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Kuchisake-onna: The Legend of the Slit-Mouthed Woman
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Yarrow: Facts, Folklore, Uses & Recipes
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Top 10 Songs Written About Murder
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10 Actors Who Went Through Hell for Film Roles
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20 Classic Grunge Songs: "Touch Me I'm Sick," "Lithium" & More
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"Speak No Evil" (2022): A Tragedy of Manners
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5 Incredible Instrumental Metal Albums
From iconic soundtracks to independently published solo releases to prog-rock masterpieces, here are five incredible instrumental metal albums that any hard rock fan should absolutely check out.
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The Story Behind the Song "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog
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10 Things You Need to Know Before Travelling to Japan
Are you thinking of heading to Japan? Here are 10 things you should know first to avoid any misunderstandings or cultural blunders.
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Exploring the Sonic Master System Games
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10 Places on Earth That Seem Otherworldly
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7 Allegedly Cursed Objects That Do Actually Exist
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7 Unique and Unusual Travel Destinations in Italy
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7 Overhyped Video Games That Became Massive Disappointments
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Ranking Every Deftones Album (9-1)
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10 Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Paris Catacombs
There's a lot more going on under the streets of Paris than you might think.
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4 Popular Thai Ghost Stories
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5 Terrifying Paranormal Games You Should Never Try at Home
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Where to Start With Bob Dylan
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20 Soft Rock and Dream Pop Alternative Songs From the 1990s
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8 Tips to Make Flying Less Miserable
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8 Important Things to Know Before You Visit Italy
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The Complete Guide to Brewing the Perfect Cup of Tea
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7 Unique and Unusual Places to Visit in Cornwall, England
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Mae Nak: Thailand's Most Famous Ghost
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The Best Scene From Every Quentin Tarantino Film
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10 Greatest Jazz Bass Players
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Legends, Folktales, and Myths About Petrification
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Britain's Most Haunted Castles
A look at ten of the most haunted castles within the British Isles and the legends behind them.
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6 Folktales About Black Dogs
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Ranking Every Green Day Studio Album
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10 Japanese Horror Films You Need to Watch
An introduction the creepy, weird and wonderful world of J-horror.
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A Review of "Pine" by Francine Toon
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A Book Review of "Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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10 Essential Grunge Albums
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A Book Review of "Starve Acre" by Andrew Michael Hurley
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7 Influential Unfinished Albums
Seven albums that were never completed, but still left their mark on the music industry, including The Beach Boys' "Smile," The Who's "Lifehouse," and Jeff Buckley's "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk."