Dark origins

15 Innocent Cartoons That Had Shockingly Dark Origins

15 Innocent Cartoons That Had Shockingly Dark Origins

These seemingly lighthearted cartoons harbor surprisingly dark backstories and themes that contrast sharply with their innocent facades.

16 Children’s Songs with Origins Too Dark to Be in a Nursery

16 Children’s Songs with Origins Too Dark to Be in a Nursery

Beneath their sing-song melodies and innocent rhymes, many beloved children’s songs conceal shockingly dark histories of plague, execution, and social despair.

7 Everyday Phrases That Have a Surprisingly Dark History

7 Everyday Phrases That Have a Surprisingly Dark History

Some of the most common phrases people use today have origins rooted in violence, oppression, or grim historical events.