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10 Zero Decency Sadly, the only thing scarier than walking through a haunted house is working for one. Frequently, “scare actors” are confronted by intoxicated belligerents who can assault them with impunity. “You pretty much name it, and people have experienced it,” said William Gailit, an actor who was kicked in the face at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Actresses face harsher treatment, including groping of breasts and genitals to threats of rape and actual physical assault....

The following ten iconic films are nostalgic for millions of people around the world. But despite their cheerful and festively warm storylines, what occurred behind the scenes of these particular films is not only surprising but at times, quite dark. 10On-Set Tensions The highest grossing Christmas film of all time, Home Alone, could have turned out drastically different had it not been for the bitter and repulsive attitude of Chevy Chase....

“You can check-in any time you like, but you can never leave”. Here are 10 rooms that became the final resting place for their guests. Sleep well. 10 Horrifying Facts About H. H. Holmes’ Hotel 10 Room 1046, President Hotel When Roland T Owen arrived at the President Hotel in Kansas City in January 1935, it was the start of mystery that is still unsolved today. Watch this video on YouTube The strange occurrences began after Owen checked into Room 1046 and a maid spotted a note left for man named “Don”....

In this list, you’ll learn about some of the most jaw-dropping modern-day acts of physical strength from strongmen and strongwomen alike. So sit back, relax, and let them do the heavy lifting. Oh, and a friendly reminder: Don’t try this at home. 10 Amazing Strongman Feats of the Past 10 Mark Felix Mark Felix has become a household name in strongman since he took up the sport professionally in 2004....

‘The way they are treating my people in the South’, said Louis Armstrong,’ the government can go to hell.’ The virtuoso trumpeter was asked to go to the Soviet Union as a goodwill ambassador, representing the United States in an effort to showcase the truly American art form. Infuriated at the thought of being the flag bearer of a country which did not treat his people as equal citizens, (the events at Little Rock did not impress him too much, especially President Eisenhower’s apathy) smiling Satchmo refused to go....

Used as secret hideouts, living spaces, and supply routes, the Cu Chi tunnels and surrounding area became the most aggressively targeted region by enemy forces. Here, relentless bombing, gassing, and soldier infiltration devastated the land and vegetation, forcing entire villages underground. In spite of their circumstances, the Viet Cong maintained land possession and defeated foreign intrusion with tactics that had never been seen before. 10Underground Digging In the darkness of night, men and women of all ages dug the great network of tunnels by hand with little more than rudimentary tools....

Painters and craftsmen reveal contemporary fears, personal experiences, and the aspirations of their clients. Then there are the unexpected and unique images that stun even the experts. 10 The Female Gladiator In a German museum stands an interesting lady. She wears only a loincloth, and her arm is raised while clutching a curved object. Nobody knows where the bronze statuette came from, but she was cast around 2,000 years ago....

Influenced: EMI It’s slightly odd starting with the Beatles last album, but it’s also a slightly odd influence; Abbey Road studios is named after the Abbey Road album, not the other way around. When the Beatles recorded there, it was the EMI London Recording Studio. The name was changed (and a zebra crossing logo developed) after the album was released, Abbey Road suddenly became the most famous recording studio in the world....

Top 10 Best Films About Real Conspiracy Theories 10 Gone In 60 Seconds Gone In 60 Seconds gave us Angelina Jolie, a blonde-haired Nicolas Cage in the role of Memphis Raines and a plot resembling a watered-down Fast And The Furious movie. And who could forget Eleanor, the 1967 Ford Mustang GT500. Eleanor was originally supposed to be a Ford GT40 and was brought to life by production designer, Jeff Mann, hotrod builder, Steven Stanford and car designer, Chip Foose....

These were the times of dogfights and dangerous secret missions. The statistics are troubling, but the impact of MIAs is most deeply felt in the stories of their families, hometowns, and those who were determined to find them. 10 Recovery Of William Shank Lieutenant William W. Shank’s comrades last saw him when his P-38 Lightning recovered after a dive. Nobody saw where he went after that because they were involved in a heated sky battle....

The myth: Neanderthals couldn’t speak; they grunted It has been long believed that Neanderthals couldn’t speak like humans – having only a basic capacity for sound in their throats, but in 1983, scientists found a Neanderthal hyoid bone at a cave in Israel (the hyoid bone is part of the vocal mechanism) which was identical to that of modern humans. This means that their capacity for speech (at least physically) is the same as our own....

10 The Lone Tattoo Whenever somebody discovers that their other half has been cheating on them, their initial reaction is usually to confront the cheater to express their fiery emotions. However, this was not the case for one Twitter user, who managed to remain calm and devise a simple but genius revenge plan. “My boyfriend cheated on me, so I convinced him to get matching tattoos…he went first, and I went home....

An enjoyable band in its own right, equal amounts grunge and incendiary funk (dig the rhythm section) but nowhere near as primordial as critics have made them out to be. For twenty years they have stayed true to the same terse formula which sometimes works out but often times simply grows tedious. Strangely, their attempts at sappy sentimentality usually end up being the singles that receive constant airplay. Even more formulaic than the Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi were the poster boys for 80s hair metal and were loyal to their code long enough to make repetitive clones of their every single, and fans were unable to tell the difference....

The Rothschild family (often referred to simply as the Rothschilds), is an international banking and finance dynasty of German Jewish origin that established operations across Europe, and was ennobled by the Austrian and British governments. The family’s rise to international prominence began with Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744–1812 – pictured above), whose strategy for future success was to keep control of their businesses in family hands, allowing them to maintain full discretion about the size of their wealth and their business achievements....

But history holds no such prejudice. Sometimes, it’s the more mundane artifacts that tell us the most about our ancestors and how they lived. A lump of tar, an erased page, or a dead bee can change what we know in an instant. No glitter required. 10 The Glue Caves For decades, caves in Germany yielded what appeared to be lowly tar lumps. Although they were indeed tar lumps, they were far from lowly....

Through fact or fiction, cinema has been fantastic at tackling these real-life mysteries and filling in the blanks with clever storytelling to provide some sort of closure. In that spirit, let’s take a look at 10 mysterious people whose stories would make incredible movies. 10 Mysterious People Who Inspired The Work Of Great Writers 10 Ray Gricar Imagine that a district attorney mysteriously goes missing under shady circumstances right after making a final phone call to his live-in girlfriend to specifically let her know of his whereabouts....

Steve Fossett, American businessman, aviator and sailor. Disappeared on 3 September 2007 while flying over the Nevada desert. Fossett was the first man to fly solo around the world non-stop in an airballoon. No trace found yet. Richey Edwards, member of the Welsh rock band the Manic Street Preachers. Disappeared on 1 February 1995, the day that he and fellow MSP James Dean Bradfield were due to fly to the USA on a promotional tour....

10 Gerrard Pappa and John Pappa Gerrard Pappa started out in the Rampers Gang, a notorious street gang that also produced some notable names, such as future Gambino family underboss Sammy Gravano. Local mafioso saw his potential, and he became an initiated member—a made member—in the Genovese family, where he was known for his efficiency as a contract killer. His greed for money led him to start selling drugs and conducting off-the-record killings....

With the recent closure announcement of a pub—Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, just north of London—that had been in business for 1,000 years, it is time to take a look at some of the oldest establishments of their kind that have stood the test of time and are still operational as of this writing. 10 Airport College Park Airport—Opened in 1909 The world’s oldest airport still in operation is located in Maryland, USA....

Things can also get exceptionally weird. There are people who experience the suffering of others, experiments that produce fake agony, and the robots taught to feel pain. 10 Financial Stress Causes Pain In recent years, researchers noticed a curious thing. As economic insecurity rose, so did complaints of physical discomfort. To see if there was a link, several studies were gathered and analyzed. The umbrella project was thorough: Researchers looked at the lives, worries, and pain levels of thousands of people....