[WARNING: This list contains disturbing images.] The Handmaid’s Tale – the book and the show – has helped return authoritarianism and women’s rights to the public stage, as well as influencing some pretty weird protest attire around the world. It portrays a fictional world named “Gilead” technologically similar to ours, but due to past events,

Regardless of the absurdity of conspiracy theories, it seems there is always someone asking: “what if?” What if Elvis really is still alive? What if Tupac faked his own death? What if the Illuminati really is in charge over the entire music industry and we’ve all been duped into buying music from specific artists for

Immigration, legal and illegal, is a hot-button issue in America today, with strong feelings on both sides. Everyone can point to different deaths, either committed by or inflicted upon immigrants, and they use those to further their agendas. Here are 10 immigration-related atrocities in the U.S. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons To Support Immigration Reform 10

Finally the great sequel to our previous list on tricks for influencing people! As before, nothing here is meant to be negative, or to in any way lower someone’s self esteem, doubt their own reality, or anything of the sort. Such techniques do not give you real influence over anyone, they just harm already vulnerable

Since 2007 when I published the first list on Listverse, many Halloweens have passed—12 to be exact. In a recent site update I noted my return from a multi-year hiatus due to numerous family deaths. Given that my own love of horror and all things creepy was what drove my desire to create the site,

The Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) is upon us. The Mexican holiday dates back to the time of the Aztecs, who believed the souls of the dead would only rest after receiving offerings. After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, these rituals were then fused with elements of the Catholic faith. SEE ALSO: 10

Pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood dogs, with many people seeing them as nothing more than violent, child-maiming monsters. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth and, just like any other dog, the environment and the owners have the most influence on how a dog turns out. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Banned

On April 10, 1912, RMS Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton, calling at Cherbourg, France, and Queenstown, Ireland, but never made it to its final destination of New York, USA. SEE ALSO: 10 Eerie Facts About The Titanic Tragically, the famous vessel collided with an iceberg at 11.40pm on April 14, which

If you are of a certain age, a large part of your Saturday morning routine was watching “Looney Tunes.” The adventures of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and their friends have been entertaining kids and adults since 1930. The cartoon series has not only come to be one of the most beloved examples of

While everyone has political differences or conflicting moral beliefs, most of us treat each other with dignity and respect. However, some organizations either push virulent propaganda or engage in violent behavior in order to try and persuade others to join their cause. Here are 10 of the most despicably hateful organizations. SEE ALSO: 10 Reasons

Death by one’s own hand is a tragedy that nearly everyone has been touched by. Depression, guilt, fear, these emotions can eat away at the soul until you can no longer take it and death seems like the only way out. Sadly, for some, it is. What happens, however, when a suicide is actually a

One of the most successful films in the last year has been the superhero film Captain Marvel, staring Brie Larson. Captain Marvel, whose real name is Carol Danvers, is one of the latest to take the stage in the Marvel Universe. [Name] started out her career as an Air Force pilot before uncovering her true