Top 10 Superstitions
Believe them or not, these wives’ tales are enduring. WatchMojo.com counts down its picks for the Top 10 superstitions.
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Call Me Stormy
Finding righteous currents in turbulent times
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Bizarre Theories Of History
No, we don’t all live on the back of a turtle, nor did we evolve from the garbage of previous alien invaders. Check out 10 other alternate theories of our beginning presented by WatchMojo.com.
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Most Paused Moments in Film
WatchMojo.com presents the Top 20 most paused moments in cinema history. Among the nominees are Mrs. Robinson’s seduction scenes in The Graduate, Sharon Stone’s stunning leg cross in Basic Instinct and, believe it or not, the swaying Jessica Rabbit in Commando Cartoons’ Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Can you guess which scene is the most paused?
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These Destinations Off Limits
When planning your next vacation, be sure and cross the following 10 destinations off your list. WatchMojo.com gives us a rundown of these places that bar the general public from visiting. First up: Bohemian Grove, open only to members and invitee. And only men can be invited!
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Top 10 Hoaxes Of All Time
Don’t believe everything you see or hear. Take the announcement of the first cloned baby by the Raelians, a group known for their obsession with aliens, cloning and free love. One of its members claimed to give birth to the baby, sparking an avalanche of moral outrage. When the Raelians failed to provide proof of the birth, the incident was exposed as a hoax. This is just one of the Top 10 hoaxes of all time as featured in this edition of WatchMojo.com.
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Do You Believe in UFOs?
WatchMojo.com presents its countdown of the Top 10 most documented UFO sightings. Among them was the Phoenix Lights incident in 1997, where hundreds of Arizona, Nevada and Mexico residents, including the Arizona governor, witnessed a large v-shaped vehicle cruising through the night sky. The military claimed they were simply flares they had launched, but due to the lights’ precise formation, many were skeptical.
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Disney Still Goofy
There’s no denying that Goofy, the affable Walt Disney cartoon character, has entertained kids young and old for decades. Perhaps the most popular ever animated character on the planet, Goofy made his debut in Disney’s Mickey Mouse cartoon, “Mickey’s Revue,” as Dippy Dog. His fame skyrocketed thereafter with appearances in cartoons, comic books and with cameos in major animated movies such as Who Framed Roger Rabbitt.
Despite his age, Goofy continues to entertain generations of children and today appears on the early childhood education program Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Learn more about the origins of Goofy in this episode of WatchMojo.com, and come on back to LOL next Tuesday for another peek at the lighter side of life. — The Wickel
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Happy Easter
As Christians worldwide celebrate Easter Sunday, Pascha in non-English speaking countries, we reflect on the true meaning of this most sacred holiday. The following video, produced by WatchMojo.com, presents a brief history of Easter, from the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the more traditional and commercial aspects of the holiday.
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Blink and It’s Gone
Blink and you might miss the “10 Most Paused Movie Moments.” Watchmojo.com chose the top scenes in movies where you ask yourself, “Did I just see that?” Then rewind the scene many times to make sure. Check out the video to see if Sharon Stone’s famous leg-cross in Basic Instinct made the list.
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Know Your Monster: 16
KING GHIDORAH
Of all the monsters that Godzilla fights, none is more powerful and fearsome than the golden, three-headed dragon King Ghidorah. While it’s difficult to imagine Godzilla quaking in his boots, notice that he never does battle alone against this archenemy. Godzilla always faces this creature with one or more allied monsters to provide some extra muscle and support.
Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects genius who created Godzilla, also envisioned King Ghidorah. A stunt actor plays the creature but it takes an entire team of puppeteers to control its three heads, two tails and bat-
like wings. Next time you watch a movie featuring King Ghidorah, take note of its well-orchestrated moves, and imagine how difficult they are to coordinate. The attention to detail on the part of the puppeteers is remarkable, each Ghidorah head even has its own distinct, piercing shriek. King Ghidorah is so complicated it’s one of the few monsters in the Godzilla franchise that not only has been realized through suitmation but also CGI.
Originally, King Ghidorah was presented as a conquering beast from Outer Space, sent to devastate Earth by the Xilians, a civilization inhabiting an unknown planet close to Jupiter. In later movies, it was alternatively suggested that he was created by time travelers — a mutant freak of nature generated through radiation and genetic engineering. The back-stories don’t matter so much as King Ghidorah’s swooping power and nightmarish appearance.
He has a large and dedicated fan base, so he has appeared many times since his debut in the 1964 film Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster. Besides joining a pack of Kaiju in the all-out Destroy All Monsters, he was the star attraction in Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah, and made a memorable cameo appearance in Godzilla Vs. Gigan.
Here, WatchMojo explains the origins of King Ghidorah.
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Tomorrow’s featured monster: Kumonga
