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8 Terrifying Real Life Cults

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In the general sense, a cult is a group of people who come together with a set of unified beliefs and practices. Most of the time, the common values are fanatical views of religion and culture that tend to isolate one particular ideal or standard and then place it above all else. But what separates cults from [...] The post 8 Terrifying Real Life Cults appeared first on Goliath.

The Surprising (and Backward) Evolution of Swear Words

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Swear words don't always go from taboo to acceptable. Sometimes it goes the other way. Learn why at HowStuff Works Now.

10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World

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Everyone knows that breaking a mirror gives you seven years of bad luck, and that if you step on a crack you'll break your mother's back. It's easy enough to avoid a superstitious catastrophe when you're at home and know all about the culture and folklore, but what about when you're outside your native country? If [...] The post 10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World appeared first on Goliath.

The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all

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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.

10 Of The Stupidest Criminals Of All Time

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Being a criminal is certainly not an easy life, and, as a result, some people aren't suited for a career of misdeeds. Most people avoid it because they have a strong moral compass, while others are drawn to or forced into this lifestyle, but are simply too stupid to pull off illegal acts successfully. The [...] The post 10 Of The Stupidest Criminals Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

Yes, Real Human Corpses Have Been Mistaken for Halloween Decor

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Has anyone ever mistaken a real corpse for a Halloween decoration? Learn more about that in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How Slender Man Works

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This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Bologna Day

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How does one celebrate National Bologna Day? Learn more about the processed meat and its (un)official day in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

10 Halloween Pranks That Went Horribly and Tragically Wrong

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Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes a number of traditions. From carving a jack-o-lantern to donning costumes, bobbing for apples and handing out candy to neighborhood kids. But there is one Halloween tradition that does not get enough attention, and that is the annual All Hallow's Eve prank. Yes, each October 31st pranksters [...] The post 10 Halloween Pranks That Went Horribly and Tragically Wrong appeared first on Goliath.

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