From chairs and cars to mummies and creepy paintings, these supposedly cursed things are said to bring death, doom, or just plain old bad luck upon anyone within reach.

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It’s impossible not to have fun when you’re hanging out with this goofy breed.
You're about to stumble into the looking-glass world of contronyms—words that are their own antonyms.
Kickstart the Year of the Rabbit with these 11 facts you might not have known about Chinese New Year.
Like so many other horror films, it has taken decades for 'The Slumber Party Massacre' to get its due. But it's now recognized as a touchstone of feminist horror and a shrewd satire.
Despite being all around us, foxes are a bit of a mystery. Here's more about this elusive animal.
IKEA is beloved around the world, but there’s at least one place where it’s illegal to name your baby after the furniture store: Its home country of Sweden.
You’ve seen photos of quokkas. But what are they? How do you pronounce their name? And are they really that happy-go-lucky?
If you want to relocate your family, consider moving to one of these states.
Ever wonder why there are 5280 feet in a mile?
Whether you live in Alabama or Washington, your baby girl Olivia is probably going to meet a bunch of other Olivias.
They may not all have a happy ending, but the passion their pages contain is enough to keep you captivated.
The lack of proper aid paired with layers of broken policies and a fractured response from a distant British government led to unimaginable—and likely avoidable—suffering in Ireland.
Nothing makes you feel more like a flivver than getting too peloothered and waking up with the woofits.
Slime mold definitely had a moment—but it’s hard to beat two dead salamanders floating in a carnivorous plant.
Some of the world’s largest dogs have tipped the scales in excess of 300 pounds and stood taller than some NBA players.
According to historians, these are the worst American presidents ever to hold the highest office in the land.
It took Toni Morrison years to write her debut novel—which was initially a flop. Here are some other things you might not know about 'The Bluest Eye.'
The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.
'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,' may technically be middle-aged now—the frequently banned pre-teen tale by Judy Blume turned 50 in 2020—but its lessons are for the ages.
Do you know your 'craic' from your 'cat'? If you read this wee list, no one will be able to slag you.
The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘CODA’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”