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Man Made Monsters
The Haunted History of Halloween
Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.
The History of Postmortem Photography
In the 1850s, families began commissioning portraits of their deceased loved ones in a trend that came to be known as "memento mori" photography.
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The US Government's Zombie Apocalypse Plan
Learn about CONOP 8888, the Pentagon’s contingency plan for a zombie apocalypse.
The Race to Construct the First Subway System
Boston and New York City compete to build the first subway system, which sends ripples through the mass transit system forever.
The Surfer Saved By Dolphins
After a shark attack left surfer Todd Endris badly injured, a pod of dolphins surrounded him and helped him reach safety.
The Dark True Story Behind the First Vampire Film
Learn how true darkness surrounded the cast and crew of the first-ever vampire film, "Nosferatu".
