I imagine nothing is more rewarding for an author than having their book adapted into a film or television series. International best-selling authors like Stephen King, Dan Brown, and J.K. Rowling ...

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1) The Eastland Disaster: On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland was parked along the Chicago River when it capsized. Ever since, ...

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The White House has been standing in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for more than 200 years, and has earned many ghost tales.

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This Halloween, we're highlighting the fascinating tales of eight famous witches from Southern folklore. How many have you ...

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The famous playwright’s works have been adapted ... many audiences have still not tired of watching his most classic tales - from Macbeth and Hamlet to Othello and Coriolanus.