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In the era of online dating, we have become accustomed to horror stories of catfishes and frauds. It’s all too common for folks to use an outdated picture, or edited photos, or worse yet—someone else’s picture as their profile picture for their online …

By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have had that moment when our preconceptions about human beings generally being good, trustworthy people are completely shattered. Once we see the corruption behind the curtain, there’s no going back. These Re…

What would the holidays be like without the dulcet tones of Bing Crosby’s voice drifting through the air, whether it be in a department store, at a party, or in the background of a favorite old movie? While many of us associate Crosby with the holiday …

In the 1950s, Robert Mitchum was THE Hollywood heartthrob, and his rugged good looks and charming indifference made women across the country swoon. Yet beneath his roguish exterior was a troubled man prone to cruel betrayals, salacious scandals, and in…

King Carol II of Romania earned the title “The Manipulative King” for his many political ploys, both inside and outside of Romania. But, fascinating as Carol II’s exploits in the game of thrones might have been, the real manipulations weren’t political…

Animosity breeds spite and the spite that divorces foster can be almost unbelievable. Whether you’re the one getting divorced or the lawyer who has to deal with crazy clients, every divorce has some crazy drama to reveal. The following stories are some…

When the time comes, everyone needs a will. But some people decide to use their wills for purposes way beyond the pale. From extreme delegators of the smallest items and bitter jabs at un-favored relatives to jokesters trying to send a laugh from beyon…

No matter how nice we are, some people are just plain rude. From selfish seat-takers to unreasonably angry customers, no one deserves a surly person’s wrath—and when we stand up for ourselves, the results can be brilliant. Here, Redditors share the bes…

Despite meticulous planning by often-obsessive brides, weddings can be unpredictable. If something goes wrong, or something seems off, the responses of the bride and groom can predict the future of the couple. From Mother Nature making herself known at…

King Henry III of France lived in an age of civil and religious unrest. While he tried to get a grip on the situation and keep France from imploding, his personal issues always seemed to get in the way. Along with the plotting, backstabbing, and drama …