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Shining a flashlight on real places around the world that are really haunted and really spooky.

Hello Is There a Ghost Here?

Supernatural & Paranormal

There are plenty of haunted places in Ireland, but none quite so haunted as Loftus Hall. The Loftus Hall haunting legend tells of a poor girl&#39;s imprisonment -&nbsp;as well as a visit from the Devil himself -&nbsp;and ends with hauntings so vivid that, according to lore,&nbsp;spirits appear vividly in photographs. Because the hall has cycled through numerous owners over its vast history, determining who may still roam&nbsp;its ancient corridors poses a particularly eerie&nbsp;challenge.

Loftus Hall, though it may be one of Ireland&#39;s many&nbsp;houses <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marked-by-devil-signs/lea-rose-emery" target="_blank">marked by the Devil</a>,&nbsp;is still a lovely piece of architecture. Despite its dark history, the Hall&nbsp;elicits&nbsp;visitors from around the globe with its unique design and furnishings. Of course, ghost hunters have ventured there as well, many of whom have met with a seemingly paranormal welcome.&nbsp;

While the story behind Ireland&#39;s most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-places-in-asia/isadora-teich" target="_blank">haunted</a> house may span hundreds of years -&nbsp;and may be touched by elements of crime, danger, and tragedy -&nbsp;the tale continues to be engrossing for those who love a few shivers up their spines.

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Ireland's Most Haunted House Hides The Tale Of A Young Girl Who Fell In Love With The Devil

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The Most Haunted House in Ireland: The Loftus House

Ireland's Most Haunted House Hides The Story Of A Young Girl Sent Into A Fit Of Insanity After Falling In Love With The Devil

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Sleepover

The 2004 movie Sleepover&nbsp;made audiences laugh, sigh, and fall in love with a full cast of characters. Surprisingly, most of the Sleepover cast today remain pretty successful, with a few actors having even become superstars. Fans of the movie might not even recognize their favorite characters anymore.

A few people who worked on the movie have seen quieter careers, while one has essentially stopped acting. A lot has changed in the world since 2004, and these actors&nbsp;changed a lot too.

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sleepover-cast-and-actors-in-this-movie/reference" target="_blank">Sleepover</a>&nbsp;still stands as one of those <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/teenage-girl-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">teen girl&nbsp;movies</a> that reflects the time perfectly, making it a bit of a 2000s classic. And if you&#39;re looking to see the Sleepover actors then and now, you&#39;ve come to the right place.

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The Cast Of 'Sleepover' - Where Are They Now?

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Are we all alone in the universe? Probs not.

Close Encounters

Octopus

Octopuses look pretty weird, even alien at times, but is it possible they really are from out of this world? Some researchers think so. Based on octopuses&#39;&nbsp;DNA, fossil records, and even their bizarre appearance, some scientists&nbsp;believe&nbsp;the creatures might&nbsp;be&nbsp;aliens. These researchers&nbsp;have published a paper&nbsp;in a reputable&nbsp;journal, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/science-mysteries-explained-by-aliens/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">explaining&nbsp;how it makes sense</a> that octopuses, or their ancestors, came to Earth aboard a meteor&nbsp;and have stuck around since.

Other scientists say the notion is&nbsp;ludicrous, based on nothing but wishful thinking. They&#39;ve also called out the original researchers of the theory&nbsp;for lack of proper authority on the subject.&nbsp;

So are&nbsp;octopuses&nbsp;aliens? While it may seem&nbsp;unlikely, the researchers&#39;&nbsp;theories, even without concrete evidence,&nbsp;do support the idea. At least no one will be surprised if octopuses begin a worldwide incursion any time soon.

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Researchers Claim Octopuses Are Alien Life Forms

Researchers Are Claiming Octopuses Are Alien Life Forms

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As welcoming as&nbsp;hotels may appear, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-haunted-hotels-every-state/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">some are&nbsp;prime spots&nbsp;for unwanted spirits</a>. As rumor has it, few lodgings are as haunted as the Crescent Hotel, where almost every&nbsp;room has at least one ghost.&nbsp;But how did this place become haunted?&nbsp;The haunting of the Crescent Hotel stems from a tragic, horrifying history that goes back more than a century.

The hotel was once <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-terrifying-haunted-hospitals/cristina-sanza" target="_blank">a hospital for cancer patients</a>. At the Crescent, a &quot;doctor&quot;&nbsp;reportedly advertised miracle cures and led a fraudulent scheme&nbsp;to scam&nbsp;cancer patients out of thousands of dollars. It&#39;s no wonder the basement once served as a morgue.

Not only is the Crescent Hotel considered&nbsp;one of the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-arkansas-stories-legends/lyra-radford" target="_blank">haunted places in Arkansas</a>, but it&#39;s also one of the most well-known haunted hotels in the United States. Do you have the nerve&nbsp;to stay at the Crescent?

This Hotel Was Once A Cancer Hospital, And Ghosts Of The Patients Are Reportedly Still There

Stories About The Haunted Crescent Hotel

Lists about the many cruel and sadistic ways people have inflicted pain on other human beings around the world and throughout history.

Pure Torture

Human Body

Many people are aware of the basic nature of waterboarding torture, but most are oblivious when it comes to what&nbsp;happens&nbsp;when&nbsp;someone&nbsp;is actually subjected to it. In reality, it is one of the&nbsp;worst torture methods still implemented today. Even though it&#39;s not intended to be fatal, waterboarding makes you feel like you are literally <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-does-it-feel-like-to-drown/katherine-ripley" target="_blank">drowning</a>.

So, what is waterboarding exactly, and what makes it so terrible? When you take a look at what&nbsp;it does to your body, it&#39;s easy to see why it is so reviled. This malicious <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/slowest-methods-of-torture-in-history/machk" target="_blank">torture method</a> has&nbsp;a long and horrifying history. For those wondering where&nbsp;waterboarding originated, it actually comes from a time when many torture methods were perfected: <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/torture-and-execution-spanish-inquisition/katia-kleyman" target="_blank">the Spanish Inquisition</a>.&nbsp;

It&#39;s hard to truly understand how traumatic this form of torture is without experiencing it first-hand. Many may think it sounds like a light form of abuse, but keep in mind that few last more than a minute or two without breaking. Oh, and if it goes wrong, you can die.

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Is Getting Waterboarded Really Like Drowning?

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Ghosts tend to look pretty similar. No matter the location or period, witnesses typically describe them&nbsp;as&nbsp;transparent, floating, pale, and haunting the places they&nbsp;once lived. Even more specifically, there are many ghost legends of &quot;ladies&nbsp;in white&quot; all over the world.

Scary&nbsp;stories&nbsp;about women&nbsp;in&nbsp;white pop up in many cultures, ranging from tales of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-bloody-mary-history-legend/lyra-radford" target="_blank">bloodthirsty ghostly creatures</a> to sightings of long-dead locals. No matter the legend surrounding them, ghostly women in white are all around us, wherever we go. Some of the sagas don&#39;t even involve an apparition wearing white, but they still fit into the same tradition of ethereal female ghosts.

Stories of female ghosts range from the pleasant to the profoundly creepy. Some of these spirits are said to be looking for a lost love or warning others of danger. Others are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-about-succubi/cheryl-adams-richkoff" target="_blank">downright malicious</a>, and won&#39;t hesitate to kill if the opportunity presents itself.&nbsp;

Folklore about ghostly white women goes back centuries, and each tale has its own fascinating and chilling properties. Oddly enough, many&nbsp;of them do have a few things in common.

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These Horrifying 'White Ladies' Have Caused Centuries Of Terror Around The Globe

These Horrifying "White Ladies" Have Caused Centuries Of Terror Around The Globe

Lists about the past, present, and future of atomic explosions, just in case you don't already have your bunker prepared.

Going Nuclear

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Is it possible to live through the immediate effects of a nuclear explosion? Will you die instantly, or will your demise&nbsp;be slow and painful? It might be a morbid thought, but knowing how a nuclear explosion affects the body and how to protect yourself could save your life if you are unfortunate enough <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/japan-atomic-bomb-survivor-accounts/philgibbons" target="_blank">to experience an atomic bomb</a>.&nbsp;Many factors determine how a nuclear blast would affect you. The size of the bomb, whether it explodes in the air or on the ground, the geographical layout of where the bomb hits, how far away you are from ground zero, and what types of buildings and materials are nearby all play into how a nuclear attack could affect you.

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All The Things That Happen To Your Body During A Nuclear Explosion

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Many&nbsp;celebrities have openly stated their lack of interest&nbsp;in being parents. Some feel they're too busy,&nbsp;while others&nbsp;can't&nbsp;have children -&nbsp;and a few simply don't like the little humans. Many&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/childless-celebrities/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">childless&nbsp;stars</a> have spoken about their feelings about kids, along with their reasons for not wanting them.&nbsp;A few of these celebrities changed their stance and&nbsp;eventually <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-and-their-famous-parents-at-the-same-age/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">had&nbsp;children</a>. But if you think all of these celebs will someday become parents, you're probably&nbsp;wrong.&nbsp;

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Celebrities Who Have Said They Never Want Children

15+ Celebrities Who Have Said They Never Want Children

Inspecting mysterious and heinous crimes that stumped detectives.

Mysterious Crimes

Mysteries

The Monique Daniels disappearance case is one of those mystifying stories that slips under the radar despite its haunting implications. Still unsolved, this tale of a missing Oklahoma teenager poses more questions than answers. Monique was a typical 15-year-old girl, and like so many others before her, she vanished seemingly <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-without-a-trace-cast-list-for-the-show-without-a-trace/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">without a trace</a>.The last time anyone saw Monique was on June 2, 1992. Here's where things start to get suspicious: her parents didn't report her missing for a staggering two years. In a baffling twist, Monique's mother claimed she received a phone call and even letters from her daughter after she disappeared. These alleged communications have done little to solve the case and only add layers of mystery and intrigue to an already perplexing situation.If you're intrigued—or perhaps unsettled—by this enigmatic case, you'll want to explore the full Monique Daniels case details below. It's a puzzle that remains just as baffling today as it was back in the early '90s, offering plenty of material to ponder and debate.

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When a group&nbsp;gunned down 32-year-old British businessman Steven Davis in his apartment in the Philippines, the police had limited information concerning the man's death. The case might have faded into obscurity&nbsp;if not for one&nbsp;determined and devoted layperson-turned-detective: Margaret Davis, his mother. Her story now joins the ranks of slayings <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/parents-who-took-justice-into-their-own-hands/harrison-tenpas" target="_blank">solved by regular people, including parents</a>.Margaret temporarily moved to the Philippines,&nbsp;funded a private investigation, and&nbsp;even provided gas money for the police when they went to interview suspects. Her efforts&nbsp;led to the discovery of&nbsp;each person who participated in the killing, including Steven's&nbsp;wife, Evelyn.&nbsp;Without Steven's mother, the death would have remained a mystery. Margaret made sure everyone involved in her son's death would end up in prison.&nbsp;When all's said and done, she still managed to form a life with her grandchildren.Here's how one mom obtained justice for her son thousands of miles away from home, despite local police pushing&nbsp;obstacles in her way.

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The Murder Of Steven Davis Might Have Gone Unsolved, If It Hadn't Been For His Mother

The Murder of Steven Davis Might Have Gone Unsolved, If It Hadn't Been For His Mother

In a Pineapple Under the Sea

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SpongeBob SquarePants remains a beloved show with incredibly memorable characters.&nbsp;One <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/spongebob-characters-seven-deadly-sins/erin-wisti" target="_blank">particular personality</a>, though, seems eviler than most people realize. In fact, he's the absolute worst. Fan theories about Patrick&nbsp;Star demonstrate he's&nbsp;an awful friend to SpongeBob - and might even hurt his supposed pal on purpose.When it comes to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/spongebob-squarepants-fan-theories/jordan-love" target="_blank">SpongeBob&nbsp;SquarePants theories</a>, fans believe Patrick is often responsible for the title character's perils. Patrick frequently shows how little he cares, and his relationship with SpongeBob&nbsp;looks toxic at best -&nbsp;and abusive at worst. It's easy to see why many people think the smiling pink starfish is a complete psychopath.&nbsp;

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Patrick Is A Terrible Friend To SpongeBob If You Just Pay Attention

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Paper cuts may be little, but they pack a massive punch in the pain department. If the&nbsp;paper cut is in a particularly <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/worst-place-to-cut-yourself/lauren-slocum" target="_blank">bad location</a>, the pain will be even worse. We often wonder&nbsp;why&nbsp;paper-cut pain is so wretched&nbsp;- and long for a cure to make that horrible sting go away.Don't stress -&nbsp;there are ways to treat this specific type of injury. You don't have to go around with an injured&nbsp;finger forever.&nbsp;

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Here Are The Real Reasons Why Paper Cuts Hurt So Badly

Here Is The Real Reason Why Paper Cuts Hurt So Badly

Lists about the period between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918, during which the Allied Forces fought the Central Powers for control of the developed world.

Though battle and spirituality have gone hand in hand for centuries, soldiers rarely witness the presence of the divine mid-fight. Several stories of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/reddit-true-stories-of-guardian-angels/melissa-brinks" target="_blank">angels</a> intervening on the field of battle&nbsp;exist, however, with perhaps the most famous incident&nbsp;occurring during World War I&nbsp;at the Battle of Mons.

British soldiers fought the Germans, who possessed superior numbers. Ultimately forced to retreat, several soldiers claimed to have seen supernatural forces watching over them during the battle. Some think the mysterious presence was a group of archers, while others&nbsp;believe it was an army of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-about-archangels/lyra-radford" target="_blank">formidable angels</a>.

Considerable evidence suggests the Angels of Mons began&nbsp;in a fictional short story. But the tale&nbsp;served as an inspiration to the British people during WWI -&nbsp;especially after the shock of&nbsp;Germans defeating&nbsp;them in battle. Many&nbsp;historians view the ordeal&nbsp;as an example of well-executed propaganda, but religious individuals see it as a sign of God fighting on England&#39;s side.

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The Battle Of Mons, The WWI Battle Where Soldiers Claimed Actual Angels Protected Them

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Lists about the fascinating, unbelievably beautiful things the planet is doing while the rest of us are busy with our boring lives.

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Cenotes are as cool as they are hair-raising.&nbsp;These&nbsp;mysterious sinkholes, which open up to subterranean water sources, are often tourist attractions, but they also draw in historians and archaeologists. Ancient Mayans may have <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/brutal-human-sacrifices/t-l-perez" target="_blank">used cenotes for human sacrifices</a>, and some cenotes still have the bodies to prove it. On top of their creepy past, cenotes&nbsp;offer mazelike&nbsp;dark diving opportunities. Unfortunately, it's all too easy for people to disappear in their depths.What are cenotes? Why do people die in them? Why were they used as burial grounds&nbsp;by ancient civilizations? Some of these questions have answers, but experts are still trying to figure out the last one. They're not sure why there are so many bodies&nbsp;at the bottoms of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-natural-wonders/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">these creepy natural wonders</a>, but their presence appears both deliberate and ritualistic.

Cenotes Are A Natural Wonder, And They're Creepy As Hell

Cenotes Are A Natural Wonder And They're Creepy As Hell

Death

Plenty of well-known grave&nbsp;sites for people exist, but there are also graves famous for containing only parts of people.&nbsp;General Stonewall Jackson's arm, for instance, lies buried apart from the rest of his body -&nbsp;and even has its own monument. And it's not the only one, as you can find&nbsp;graves for amputated limbs all over the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Why does this happen? Over a century ago, people believed particular&nbsp;things about amputated limbs. In some cases, laws or&nbsp;religious beliefs&nbsp;required the burial of limbs. So while it may seem strange&nbsp;today, these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-cemetery-objects/amandasedlakhevener" target="_blank">creepy graveyards</a> and monuments&nbsp;dot the United States&nbsp;and other countries. It's just another <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/life-and-death-of-elmer-mccurdy/rachel-souerbry" target="_blank">weird thing people do with bodies</a>&nbsp;- and body parts.

There Are Centuries-Old Grave Sites Just For Amputated Limbs That You Can Still Visit

There Are Centuries Old Grave Sites Just For Amputated Limbs That You Can Still Visit

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Strains of cannabis are as unique&nbsp;as the types of people who use them. Spiritual folks may wonder about the perfect strain to match their&nbsp;zodiac sign, perhaps to improve their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-strains-for-meditation/the-best-marijuana-strains" target="_blank">weed meditation</a> sessions.With so many varieties of cannabis on the market,&nbsp;it can be hard to know which type is best for you. Luckily you can look to the heavens to figure out your zodiac signs paired with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-strains-for-euphoria/the-best-marijuana-strains" target="_blank">weed strains</a>.Astrology can&nbsp;reveal&nbsp;a lot about a person's true, eternal&nbsp;self.&nbsp;Looking at astrological signs as strains of cannabis, people can see&nbsp;what types of weed share their characteristics. Are you a forceful, laid-back indica, or a scatter-brained, creative sativa? The answer lies among the stars.&nbsp;

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A closer look at mysterious disappearances that continue to baffle detectives.

Gone Missing

On April 1, 2014, two students from the Netherlands named&nbsp;Lisanne&nbsp;Froon and Kris Kremers went on a hike in Panama with a dog. The dog came back, but the young women didn't. A search eventually turned up a severed foot and scattered remains, but authorities had trouble determining&nbsp;how the hikers&nbsp;had died. Years later, some people still believe someone killed the pair.Froon&nbsp;and Kremers&nbsp;were both in their early 20s; they traveled to&nbsp;Panama to work with children. Many hikers <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/backpacker-disappearances/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">from all over the world disappear</a>, fall,&nbsp;or suffer other fatal&nbsp;accidents while traveling&nbsp;-&nbsp;this could've happened to these women as well.&nbsp;But there are a few holes&nbsp;in this particular theory. For one, the girls' camera had photos on it from hours after they stopped dialing emergency services. Also, a&nbsp;serial killer might have stalked&nbsp;their area at the time.The world may never know what happened to the pair, but speculation still runs wild. Did they become lost&nbsp;and fall down a cliff? Was someone who's still out there responsible for their deaths? Or is it all part of a cover-up?

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Darth Maul

Although he hasn't had much screen time over the years, Darth Maul is a&nbsp;fan favorite in the Star Wars universe.The Sith&nbsp;Lord has inspired a host of fan theories, spanning topics from his origins&nbsp;to why he lost certain battles. While some of these Darth Maul theories sound like they could be true, others are a little more out there.&nbsp;One of the biggest questions fans have been asking for years is whether or not&nbsp;Darth&nbsp;Maul survived Episode I. After all, the audience watches him get sliced in half.&nbsp;However, he shows up in other&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;films – he's a surprise&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/solo-easter-eggs/jordan-breeding" target="_blank">Easter egg in&nbsp;Solo: A Star Wars Story</a>&nbsp;– and other forms of canonical&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;media. Does this mean we will be seeing more Darth Maul soon? And how do these theories tie into his possible reintroduction to the franchise?

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Lists about the disgusting details revealed from real slaying and sprees, including forensic files and pics.

At the Scene 

In 2011&nbsp;the FBI created the Vault,&nbsp;a modern, searchable archive where the public can access unsealed documents. The <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20110404231636/https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/april/records_040111/records_040111" target="_blank">FBI Vault contains case files</a> covering everything from political crimes to fugitives to unexplained phenomena. The Vault also has a plethora of information about notorious criminals - some cases feature profiles about what kind of people they were, in gruesome detail.The Vault, which is the FBI's new Freedom of Information Act library, <a href="https://vault.fbi.gov/" target="_blank">contains around 6,700 documents</a> and various forms&nbsp;of media. To keep up with the digital age, scans of many old paper documents&nbsp;are available&nbsp;on the internet for anyone to read. Some of these files are relatively recent, while others are older and still unresolved, requiring&nbsp;further research. Certain ones are as old as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/jack-the-ripper-theories/jenniferlennon?var=6&amp;utm_expid=16418821-409.ZHh11RFyTNmO_Mn5KtBY8w.1&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Frp.liu233w.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.google.com%2F" target="_blank">case of&nbsp;Jack the Ripper</a>, as well as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/craziest-conspiracy-theories-about-the-black-dahlia/jenniferlennon?var=6&amp;utm_expid=16418821-409.ZHh11RFyTNmO_Mn5KtBY8w.1&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Frp.liu233w.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.google.com%2F" target="_blank">the notorious Black Dahlia killer</a>.&nbsp;

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The 12 Most Brutal Case Files Released By The FBI In 'The Vault'

Fascinating conditions, devastating disorders, and nightmarish syndromes that affect human bodies. 

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These days, popular media has made&nbsp;polydactylism&nbsp;a well-known genetic anomaly. From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/gravity-falls/63403498" target="_blank">Gravity Falls</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/the-princess-bride/2214942" target="_blank">The Princess Bride</a>,&nbsp;tons of fictional characters have more than five digits on their hands or feet. However, not everyone knows what <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4674541/" target="_blank">Ulnar Dimelia</a> is, in part because less than&nbsp;100 cases have ever been diagnosed.&nbsp;People affected by&nbsp;Ulnar Dimelia can have a second&nbsp;hand attached to their wrist&nbsp;that&nbsp;mirrors the movements of the first. For this reason,&nbsp;Ulnar Dimelia&nbsp;is colloquially&nbsp;known as mirror hand syndrome.

As of 2018, researchers are still discovering new mirror hand syndrome facts on a regular basis. The disease doesn&#39;t seem to be hereditary, and it may be caused by a genetic mutation. Unfortunately, this is just a hypothesis, as no one knows exactly what causes the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/alien-hand-syndrome-facts/trilby-beresford" target="_blank">rare hand condition</a>.&nbsp;

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Mirror Hand Syndrome Is Just As Fascinating As It Is Strange

Mirror Hand Syndrome Is Just As Fascinating As It Is Creepy

Thanos

The ending of Avengers:&nbsp;Infinity War&nbsp;left fans everywhere&nbsp;asking a lot of tough questions. How many well-loved characters are gone? Is their condition&nbsp;temporary or permanent? And most importantly, who will defeat Thanos now? There are a ton of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/avengers-infinity-war-part-2-predictions/jordan-breeding" target="_blank">Avengers 4&nbsp;fan theories</a>&nbsp;already floating around that try to make sense of the MCU post-snap. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/how-strong-is-thanos-really/stephanroget" target="_blank">Thanos is incredibly strong</a>, and many self-proclaimed nerds are attempting to figure out which characters are capable of defeating the Mad Titan in&nbsp;Avengers: Endgame.

There are plenty of heroes (and villains) in the MCU who have either the power or the cunning to succeed, but which of them is the most motivated? Which of them will have the drive and fortitude to do so? In comic books, there are some&nbsp;characters who have defeated Thanos, but the movies don&#39;t always stick very close to the source material. How&nbsp;Avengers 4&nbsp;will end is&nbsp;anyone&#39;s guess.

The Marvel Characters Most Likely To Defeat Thanos In The MCU

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WWI gave rise to many horrifying battle tactics, including the use of&nbsp;poison gas. One of the most&nbsp;unsettling WWI fights was&nbsp;the battle at the Osowiec&nbsp;Fortress, where Germans fought what <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-zombie-apocalypse-true-stories/laura-allan">looked like real-life zombies</a>.&nbsp;On August 6, 1915, the Germans released gas on Russian and Polish soldiers, effectively destroying their enemies' lungs and throats. Many soldiers expired from the devastating effects of the gas.Yet somehow, a group of fighters managed to live through the initial strike and hold down the fortress. When the Germans reached the tower,&nbsp;they saw&nbsp;dozens of disfigured and&nbsp;bleeding combatants&nbsp;coming at them. "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.rbth.com/history/328908-russian-attack-of-dead">The Attack of the Dead Men</a>," as it was known, spawned legends about Russian soldiers rising from the grave to fight.

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'The Attack Of The Dead Men' Is One Of The Most Horrifying Battles You've Never Heard Of

"The Attack Of The Dead Men" Is One Of The Most Horrifying Battles You've Never Heard Of

Unspeakable Times

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/family-annihilators/cat-mcauliffe" target="_blank">Family annihilators</a> are not uncommon. In the case of the Bever family, the two eldest brothers carried out a familicide of shocking proportions. Termed the Broken Arrow Killings, Michael and Robert brutally murdered all but two members of their family in Broken Arrow,&nbsp;Oklahoma, on July 22, 2015. Robert Bever, 18 years old at the time of the murders, and younger brother Michael Bever, 16 at the time, plotted to kill their entire family for years.

The pair was obsessed with serial killers and wanted to gain fame and notoriety by carrying out a&nbsp;mass murder. Many&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/unsolved-murders-of-families/ranker-crime" target="_blank">familial murders&nbsp;go unsolved</a>, but the brothers confessed everything to the police, mostly to receive publicity for their crimes.

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Historical Figures

There are a few <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-famous-ancestors/setareh-janda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">descendants of historical figures</a> who bear a shocking resemblance&nbsp;to their ancestors. Some children look like their famous parents;&nbsp;occasionally,&nbsp;physical traits pass down through&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;generations.&nbsp;Whether it's a similarity in the eyes, nose, or the whole face, certain&nbsp;people are the spitting image&nbsp;of their historical forefathers.&nbsp;History books are helpful as they track the descendants of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/what-us-presidents-descendants-look-like/nicky-benson" target="_blank">famous people&nbsp;like United States presidents</a>, but there are occasions when finding historical figures' offspring is challenging. Some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-emperors/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">kings and emperors</a> had&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;children, and their&nbsp;descendants are now all around the globe.&nbsp;Whether they are&nbsp;heroes or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/descendants-of-historical-villains-lives/nicky-benson" target="_blank">the biggest villains in history</a>,&nbsp;many famous figures have produced familial doppelg&auml;ngers.

Historical Figures Whose Descendants Looked Just Like Them

Historical Figures Whose Children Looked Just Like Them

US Cities

There are plenty of oddly named <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-american-small-towns/noah-henry" target="_blank">small towns</a> in America, but&nbsp;some of them sound a little stranger than others. Certain cities are named after&nbsp;game shows, for example, and a few town titles seem highly suggestive.&nbsp;It's actually quite hard not to&nbsp;chuckle about these weird American&nbsp;town&nbsp;names.While many monikers&nbsp;are&nbsp;funny, some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-small-towns-in-texas/eric-eidelstein" target="_blank">towns</a>&nbsp;are named after sad events&nbsp;involving death or battle. And for the most part, those tragic&nbsp;places are rarely frequented by curious tourists. If you're looking to poke a little fun at American history, though, try visiting some of these silly US towns.

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Familial Relations

Unraveling the genetics behind family trees can uncover some unsettling truths, especially when it involves the physical signs of incest and inbreeding. For centuries, certain royal lineages and isolated communities have practiced close-relative breeding, often with the intention of preserving "pure" bloodlines. But these choices can lead to a series of genetic mutations and disorders, leaving visual and medical marks on those involved.One of the most famous examples is the Habsburg Jaw, a pronounced mandibular prognathism found in the Habsburg dynasty, resulting from generations of intermarriage. Another consequence of inbreeding is dwarfism, particularly in isolated communities that lack genetic diversity. Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that plagued European royal families, highlights how recessive traits can become prominent through close-relative reproduction. These symptoms not only affected the individuals physically but also impacted the health and sustainability of entire bloodlines.For those interested in learning more, we encourage you to explore the list of genetic mutations caused by inbreeding. Understanding the genetic outcomes of these practices provides insight into how history has been shaped by the hidden threads of our DNA, and why genetic diversity is crucial for healthy, thriving populations.

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Driven to the Unthinkable

Before Christine Paolilla received a makeover from her two new friends - Tiffany Rowell and Rachael Koloroutis - fellow students at Clear Lake High School in Texas teased&nbsp;her. As Paolilla&rsquo;s new friendship blossomed with the teens, peers began to accept her, despite her previous appearance. Paolilla - who received the student body title &ldquo;Miss Irresistible&rdquo; - <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/murder-of-skylar-neese/amandasedlakhevener">murdered her friends</a> and two others on July 18, 2003. With the help of her then-boyfriend, Chris Snider, Paolilla&nbsp;shot and beat the four teens.&nbsp;Police had no viable leads.&nbsp;

In 2006, Houston authorities received a tip from Paolilla&rsquo;s former friend, and the police apprehended her in San Antonio. Paolilla, a substance-abuser&nbsp;tried to refute statements made under duress. The courts charged her, and Paolilla faced life in prison - narrowly averting the death penalty because <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-brutal-kid-crimes/mariel-loveland">she was 17</a> at the time of the attacks. The case has spurred features on half a dozen&nbsp;docuseries, yet the public still questions why Paolilla&nbsp;turned on&nbsp;her friends. While Paolilla later maintained her intention was to rob Rowell&rsquo;s home, theorists speculate <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shanda-sharer-murder/jacob-shelton">jealousy</a>&nbsp;motivated&nbsp;the&nbsp;teen.

Although Paolilla has filed multiple appeals in an attempt to alter her sentence, she is not eligible for parole until 2046 - after having served 35 years in prison. 
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On November 4, 1970, Los Angeles child services discovered an unprecedented case of child neglect. At 13, Susan Wiley had the demeanor and appearance of a 6 or 7-year-old girl. When the authorities began investigating parents Irene and Clark Wiley, they found that two of the four Wiley children passed within months of their births. A third child lived with Clark&rsquo;s mother until her unexpected passing, and the fourth was Susan, also known as &ldquo;Genie.&rdquo; Genie, despite her age, was unable to speak, feed herself, or use the toilet. At less than 60 pounds, the girl walked with an unusual gait, the result of years of confinement.&nbsp;

After child services rescued Genie, child psychologists devoted themselves to the girl&rsquo;s recovery. Known as a &ldquo;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-feral-children/justin-andress" target="_blank">feral child</a>,&rdquo; Genie&rsquo;s isolation from society in her formative years caused her to have stunted cognitive and behavioral abilities. She never developed the ability to communicate with language, although her behavioral and social skills improved with years of positive reinforcement and therapy. Since Genie, other cases of feral children have come to light, such as <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dani-girl-in-the-window-florida-feral-child/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">Danielle Crockett</a>, known as &ldquo;The Girl in the Window,&rdquo; and Ukraine&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/oxana-malaya-feral-child-facts/erin-wisti" target="_blank">Oxana Malaya</a>.

The courts arrested Genie&rsquo;s parents, but Clark took his own life&nbsp;before the trial. The judge subsequently dismissed the charges against Irene. In 1994, Nova - a PBS series - released an Emmy-winning documentary about Genie called Secret of the Wild Child. As of 2016, Genie lives in a Los Angeles facility as a permanent ward of the state.&nbsp; 
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In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking from Soquel to Corona, CA. After 50-year-old Lawrence Singleton picked her up, he assaulted and maimed Vincent before leaving her for dead. Despite all odds, Vincent managed to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/7-real-people-who-survived-horror-movie-situations/samantha-wilson">survive Singleton's murder attempt</a> and get help from a couple on Interstate Highway 5. Vincent would go on to testify against Singleton, who served less than a decade for his crimes.Despite Vincent’s extensive physical and mental trauma, she testified against Singleton a second time years later when he was tried for murder. With the help of Vincent’s testimony, Singleton got the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/controversial-us-death-penalty-executions-093015/mike-rothschild">death penalty</a> for his crime.Today, Mary Vincent is an artist, victims' advocate, and motivational speaker. Below, we'll break down the story of her survival.

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