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15 Unexpectedly Dark Origins of Classic Characters

15 Unexpectedly Dark Origins of Classic Characters

Many beloved characters have cheerful and wholesome reputations, but their original stories are often much darker. Before they became family-friendly icons, several characters came from grim tales filled with tragedy, violence, or unsettling morals.

10 ’80s Local Legends That Spread Across States

10 ’80s Local Legends That Spread Across States

Before viral videos and social media, stories still found a way to travel. The 1980s were packed with urban legends and eerie tales that started in one town and ended up known from coast to coast.

15 Urban Legends We Believed as Kids That Were Kinda True

15 Urban Legends We Believed as Kids That Were Kinda True

Some childhood urban legends were more than just myths—they had surprising truths behind them.