10 Chilling Coincidences You Won’t Believe Are Real

10>The literally identical twins:
                                                                  

According to Reader’s Digest two twins were born in Ohio and separated at Birth. They knew nothing of each other but both were subsequently named James. They both became police officers and both married women named Linda. They both had a son. One named his son James Alan and the other named his son James Allan. They both divorced and remarried women name Betty, and they both had dogs named Toy

9>A very lucky baby:
                                        

In the early 1930s Joseph Figlock was walking down the street when a baby fell out of a window right onto his shoulders. Neither was harmed. One year later the exact same baby fell on Joseph’s shoulders in the exact same spot.

8>Oh brother, not again:
                                     

In 1975 a man was killed by a taxi while riding a scooter in Bermuda. One year later the man’s brother was killed on the same scooter by the same taxi driver who was carrying the same passenger!

7>A lucky lady:

                                

Violet Jessop was on the RMS Olympic when it collided with the HMS Hawke, she was on the RMS Titanic when it hit an iceberg, and she was on the HMHS Britannic when it hit a mine.

6>Double Deception:
                                        

During World War I the British made the passenger vessel RMS Carmania into a battleship. They then disguised it as the German passenger liner the SMS Cap Trafalgar. On Sept 14, 1914 it sank a German vessel off the coast of Brazil. The vessel it sank was the real SMS Trafalgar which the Germans had disguised as the RMS Carmania!

5>The license plate prediction:
                                          

Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s car in which he was assassinated had a license plate that read “A III118”. World War 1 ended with an Armistice on 11-11-18.

4>The inscription in the tomb:
                                        

When Soviet archaeologists opened the tomb of Tamerlane, a Mongol descendant of Genghis Khan, they found an inscription that read, “Whoever opens my tomb will unleash an invader more terrible than I”. It was June 20 1941. Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22.

3>The Hoover Dam and its victims:
                                                         

The first man to die working on the Hoover Dam was JG Tierny who died on December 20 1922. The last man died on December 20 1935. It was JG Tierny’s son.

2>Mr Bryson stayed in the same hotel room as Mr Bryson:
                                        

According to “Incredible Coincidence” by Alan Vaughan, sometime in the late 1950s Mr. George D Bryson checked into the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky only to discover that the person who stayed there before him was also Mr. George D Bryson!

1>Hendrix and Handel:
                                       

Jimi Hendrix and George Handel both lived in 23 and 25 Brook Street London, respectively. 2 famous musicians 200 years apart.

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10 Misconceptions About Your Body That Aren’t True

10>You can sweat out toxins:
             

Sweat consists of water, salt and electrolytes. Because your sweat glands are superficial and only found in your skin, that is all that your sweat will ever consist of. There is no way for any mysterious “toxin” to be released through your sweat.

9>Going out in the cold, especially with wet hair, makes you sick:
                                                                      

This is wrong. You get sick because of viruses. Viruses do not care about the temperature. Furthermore, your immune system is not significantly affected by the cold because your body maintains a core temperature of about 37C (98.5F). If this drops by even a couple degrees you will get hypothermia and die. The reason more people get sick in winter is because you are likely to stay indoors and around other people, which is exactly where all the viruses are.

8>Sugar makes kids hyperactive:
                                                        

It doesn’t. Studies have shown that when a child is given a placebo (what the parents think is sugar water), then the parents will consistently rank the child as being more hyper. Maybe your kids just get excited about candy, but there is no chemical effect of sugar on hyperactivity.

7>If you swim less than 30 minutes after eating you'll get a cramp:

                                                       

                                                          If your mom every told you not to swim after eating because you’ll get a cramp and drown…well, she’s wrong. You might get a cramp, but it will have nothing to do with when you ate.

6>Don’t have milk when you're sick because it makes more mucus:

                                              

Milk can thicken mucus, but not make more of it. At any rate, this won’t set you back much on the healing process.

5>You should never wake up a sleepwalker:

                                                

According to the myth, if you wake a sleepwalker it can give them a heart attack or send them into shock. While that won’t happen, it is probably best just to guide them back to bed because if you wake them up they’ll probably be really, really groggy.

4>You become resistant to antibiotics:
                                              

It is not you that becomes resistant to antibiotics, it is the bacteria.

3>Hair grows back thicker:
                                          

It doesn’t. When it grows naturally, it grows tapered. When you shave it, it has a blunt tip. This blunt tip may make your hair appear to be thicker but it’s not. The thickness of your hair is determined beneath the skin by the root, over which your razor has no say.

2>Drowning people flail:
                                                     

     
Hollywood is wrong on this one. As every lifeguard will tell you, drowning people are hard to spot because they don’t make much of a racket. Drownings are usually extremely silent with not much going on at the surface of the water.

1>Vaccines cause autism:

                                               

Although the study that started this rumor has been debunked as a fraud, everybody still seems to believe. No, vaccines do not cause autism any more than driving cars cause diarrhea.

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10 Famous People Who Have Been Caught Cheating

10>Kristen Stewart on Robert Pattinson:

                                                                             

In 2012, there were plenty of photos showing Kristen Stewart clearly cheating on her on-again, off-again boyfriend Robert Pattinson, with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders, who was married.

9>Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston:                                                  

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were one of the most popular and happy Hollywood couples in the early 2000s but it all fell apart when Brad met Angelina Jolie while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2005. Even though we never saw any photos proving that Pitt was indeed cheating, the couple divorced soon after the rumors popped up and the rest is history. This was the third time Jolie was the one to blame for a happy couple breaking up (the first two were Billy Bob Thornton and Ethan Hawke).

8>Heidi Klum on Seal:
                                               

The famous German supermodel was married to the singer Seal for seven years but their marriage ended because according to Seal, his wife was cheating on him with her bodyguard. After the divorce was finalized, Klum admitted she was having an affair with her Italian bodyguard, which later became official.

7>Hugh Grant on Elizabeth Hurley:

                                                     

Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley were one of the most popular and beautiful couples of the ’90s but all that changed when Grant was arrested in 1995 for lewd conduct after he was found in his car with a hooker. The couple split shortly after and rumors had it that the main reason he cheated on her was she wasn’t very passionate in bed.

6>Jennifer Lopez on her Second Husband:
                                                        

Jennifer Lopez was married to Chris Judd when she met Ben Affleck on the set of Gigli in 2003 and the two started dating. Judd and Lopez were quickly divorced after that but what comes around goes around: a few years later Ben broke up with her while she was organizing everything for their wedding, because according to rumors, he had already met his future wife, Jennifer Gardner.

5>Woody Allen on Mia Farrow:
                                                 

Even though there were many rumors about Allen being a weirdo, Mia Farrow wasn’t convinced until she would find out in 1992 that her longtime partner was cheating on her with his twenty-year-old adopted daughter Soon-Yi Preven. How did she found out, you ask? See, Woody Allen used to take nude photos of Soon-Yi and had the misfortune of Farrow finding them. For the record, Allen and Soon-Yi not only didn’t have any regrets about it but also got married in 1997.

4>David Letterman on his Wife:

                                                  

Almost six years after his embarrassing sex scandal was exposed, David Letterman recently claimed that he’s still trying to regain his wife Regina Lasko’s trust, and blames nobody but himself for the drama. In a rare sit-down interview, Letterman opened up to Oprah about his 2009 admission that he had had sex with women who worked for him on his late-night talk show, including his assistant Stephanie Birkitt, who regularly appeared on the show.

3>Tiger Woods on Elin Nordegren:

                                                      

In 2009, Tiger Woods was exposed as a cheater and his image (and career) has not been the same since. He cheated on his wife, Elin Nordegren, multiple times with many different women, most of them escorts and hookers. For the record, when Nordegren finally found out, she chased the golf legend out of the house with a golf club and smashed his car windows.

2>Meg Ryan on Dennis Quaid:

                                                       

Meg Ryan was one of the top female actresses from the mid-’90s to the early twenty-first century but her career took a dive when she decided to leave her husband (Dennis Quaid) and destroy her marriage over a fling she had with the overweight and overrated Russell Crowe. Her fans never forgave her for being unfaithful because her image was tied to the role of the romantic, faithful lady in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail.

1>Bill Clinton on Hillary:
                                                       

In what probably is the most notorious sex scandal of our times, former president Bill Clinton admitted (after he shamelessly first lied about it) cheating on Hillary with Monica Lewinsky and Gennifer Flowers, though charges were also made against him by Kathleen Willey.

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10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds

10>Boxer:
             

Though not typically aggressive by nature, they are listed in our 10 most dangerous dogs breed list due to 48 negative incidents involving the breed from 1982 to 2012. Originally from Germany where they can grow from 50 to 70 lbs, their bright, playful and energetic personalities are countered by their ‘headstrong’ characteristic.

9>Wolf Hybrid:
                                     

As the name implies, the Wolf Hybrid also known as the Wolf dog is a cross breed between a dog and a wolf (typically a grey wolf). Consequently, Wolf-dog hybrids are a mixture of genetic traits resulting in less predictable behavior patterns compared to either the wolf or dog.

8>Chow Chow:
                                                 

Though they seem to be distant and independent, this breed of dogs requires staunch attention from their owners if they do not want them to grow aggressive and ill- bred. Originally from China, the 50 to 70 lbs Chow Chow can also be referred as Songshi Quan or ‘puffy-lion dog.’ This dog has discernment skills against strangers and can be fiercely protective of their owners. Consider as high-risks dogs, they are considered as ‘unacceptable’ and may require insurance due to 238 fatalities from dog bites from 1979 to 1998. Though they can be housed in apartments, they need daily physical activities and exercises so as not to become dangerous as pets.

7>Doberman Pinschers:
                                            

Famed for their alertness, loyalty and intelligence, this breed of dogs is considered to be the best guard dog where they only attack if they are provoked or sense that their family and their property is in danger. A breed of domestic dog that originated from Germany in 1890 developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman, hence the name; they can weigh as much as 65 to 90 lbs. Although once used as guard dogs or police dogs, they also exhibit aggressive behavior directed to strangers and other dogs, though owner-directed aggression is low. Their aggression due to their size and strength can also make them potentially dangerous.

6>Huskies:
                                  

Used to pull sleds in the northern regions and differentiated for their fast pulling style, they were also utilized for sled dog racing and for adventure trekking. However, they can be dangerous to smaller animals due to their strong predator instinct and are known for being destructive if they are bored.

5>Alaskan Malamutes:
                                      

A breed of dog related to the Siberian Husky, this breed requires daily exercises to be happy, else they will become bored, disobedient and destructive. This large breed of domestic dog can grow from 70 to 100 lbs and are perfect companion for pursuits like carting, mushings, bikejoring, and skijoring. Since they are known for their strong independence, they can be difficult to train, cope poorly with smaller animals, and are unreliable as watchdogs

4>Rottweiler:
                          

Rottweilers are a powerful breed with well-developed genetic herding and guarding instincts. As with any breed, potentially dangerous behavior in Rottweilers usually results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training. Nevertheless, the Rottweiler’s strength is something that should not be overlooked.

3>German Shepherd:

A breed of dogs that originated from Germany, the German Shepherd can weigh as much as 70 to 100 lbs. Known for being intelligent, confident, alert, vigilant, and fearless; the police use them for their K-9 units. However, caution must be exercised with Shepherds as they can become overprotective of their family and territory, and if not socialized correctly; can lead to attacks.

2>Pitbull:
                                   

The term ‘pit bull’ encompasses certain breeds of dog from the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, and the American Bulldog. Originally bred for baiting bulls and bears the majority of their breeds were also used for dog fighting in numerous parts of the world and is considered as the most dangerous dog in America.

1>Caucasian Ovcharka:
                                          

The Caucasian Ovcharka also known as the Caucasian Shepherd, was bred to protect livestock. The typical Caucasian Ovcharka is assertive, strong-willed and courageous. However, unless properly socialized and trained, the Caucasian Shepherd may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies since it does not accept people it does not know and has a powerful urge to defend.

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10 Cemeteries That Will Scare You Out Of Your Skin

10>Resurrection Cemetery, Chicago, USA

The suburbs of Chicago are home to Resurrection Cemetery.  What makes this cemetery popular is the infamous ghost named Mary, a young girl who was locally christened Resurrection Mary.  As the story goes, truckers and other drivers report picking up a young female hitchhiker who is usually dressed somewhat formally in a white party dress and is said to have light blond hair and blue eyes.  When the driver nears the Resurrection Cemetery, the young woman asks to be let out, whereupon she disappears into the cemetery.

9>Witches Cemetery, Tennessee, USA

It maybe one of the lesser known US cemeteries but this Tennessee backwoods graveyard is among the state’s oldest. Weathered jagged stones mark the dead’s resting place. Peculiarly, there are pentagrams etched into the stone grave markers which are said to contain the witch’s evil powers. There are also numerous claims about strange lights in the woods at night with others claiming to find animals that have been sacrificed in rituals on the graveyard’s grounds.

8>La Noria Cemetery, Chile

La Noria is an abandoned mining town with a gruesome history revolving around forced labor and slavery abuse.  The grave yard features an incredible sight – that of open graves and exposed bones.  Eyewitnesses have reported that when the sun goes down, the dead rise from their graves and begin walking toward the abandoned mining town.  Locals of Chile have also reported seeing children inside the abandoned schools as if they where attending  class.  The TV show called ‘Destination Truth’ was supposedly able to capture some evidence when lead investigator Josh Gates captured what appeared to be an apparition on a FLIR thermal imager.  The image looks like  the heat signature of a young child looking from around the corner and disappearing.

7>Sedlec Ossuary Near Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

            

The Sedlec Ossuary is a small Roman Catholic chapel located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Sedlec, Czech Republic. This ossuary is estimated to contain the skeletons of anywhere between 40,000 and 70,000 people whose bones have been used to create decorations and furnishings for the chapel.  It goes without saying that people claim this place is haunted.  The irony however, is that in spite of the residents bones being used as decorations, the ghosts are supposedly not angry.  According to locals, the ghosts are actually jovial and pranksters who like a good joke

6>Chamula Cemetery, San Juan Chamula, Mexico
                                    

Although the place was intended to be a Catholic church in the 1960s, the priest coming from the neighboring village will only perform a mass once or twice a month for baptisms leaving this area free for local shamans to use and dispense “magic potions”. Chicken sacrifices are often done as part of  healing ceremonies in this cemetery.  Word of caution: stay away from sacrificed chickens!

5>Cemetery Café, Ahmedabad, India            

Tourists eating at the New Lucky Restaurant in the western city of Ahmedabad, India are sure to get the shock of a lifetime when they encounter the ancient Muslim graves scattered about the premises. If you plan to visit this restaurant, I hope you have a strong stomach.

4>Gladiator Graveyard, Ephesus, Turkey
                                      

The Gladiator Graveyard site is located  in Ephesus, Turkey and containes the mixed remains of about 67 individuals, all of whom where under the age of 30. The gladiators who fought here were the professional athletes of ancient Roman times and they would battle each other, wild animals, or even condemned criminals for the amusement of the masses. Surprisingly no real mention of paranormal activity has been recorded, but when you think about who is buried here, the place retains it’s creepiness factor.

3>The Merry Graveyard, Sapanta, Romania
                          

This cemetery is freaky due to the fact that the creator, local carpenter and woodcarver Stan Ioan Patras during the 1930′s  decided to carve a picture of the dead person.  The carving showed how they died and then a short poem would be written about the person in order to create a happy and colorful work.  Nevertheless the memories of the Depression, World War II, and the Communist Regime made the graves and stories of the people sad to look at.

2>Suicide and Banzai Cliffs, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
                    

Banzai Cliffs is where a historical tragedy took place during WWII when Americans took over Saipan.  Thousands of Japanese civilians, including mothers and children, leaped to their deaths at the command of Emperor Hirohito who stated that no Japanese must be captured by the Americans or they will no longer be recognized as Japanese.

1>Okuno-in Cemetery, Mt. Koya, Japan

                                           

Okuno is a sacred village near 120 Buddhist temples whose cemetery houses a creepy legend. Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism is said to be resting here and according to the legend will be reborn along with his followers.  It doesn’t help ease the mood considering that numerous little statues resemble Jizo, a sweet-faced child monk, and are often wearing children’s clothing like bibs and caps that are placed by parents who are grieving for their dead children.

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