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Real-life ‘Indiana Jones’ Dr. Zahi Hawass hits back at Joe Rogan: ‘Didn’t do his homework’ on pyramid alien conspiracies

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Real-life ‘Indiana Jones’ Dr. Zahi Hawass hits back at Joe Rogan: ‘Didn’t do his homework’ on pyramid alien conspiracies

Dr. Zahi Hawass has been called the real-life Indiana Jones and the Pharaoh of Egyptian archaeology — and not always with affection. Arrogant, passionate and relentlessly driven, Hawass, the former Minister of Antiquities of Egypt, has spent decades commanding excavation sites and delivering fiery public lectures with the confidence of a man who’s been proven … Read more

Real-life witch reveals the one spell she refuses to cast: ‘It’s wrong’

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Real-life witch reveals the one spell she refuses to cast: ‘It’s wrong’

A real-life witch has revealed the one spell she refuses to cast – insisting “it’s wrong.” Lindsay Squire, 41, has been a practicing witch for nearly 18 years and casts spells for protection, money, abundance, self-love, prosperity, healing, banishing, and boundaries. But there’s one request she refuses to fulfill — love spells. Lindsay says she’s … Read more

Meet Russia’s real-life ‘Americans’ — spies hiding in plain sight

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Meet Russia’s real-life ‘Americans’ — spies hiding in plain sight

Ann Foley, a part-time real estate agent, lived a middle-class, all-American lifestyle with her husband, Don, and their two sons, in Cambridge, Mass., home of many of America’s most prestigious universities and think tanks.  But the likeable, friendly couple had a very secret life.  Ann was, in fact, Elena Vavilova, a deep-cover spy trained by … Read more

Real-life Nikki from ‘Dying for Sex’ reveals which of Molly’s exes have reached out about ‘risky’ show

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Real-life Nikki from ‘Dying for Sex’ reveals which of Molly’s exes have reached out about ‘risky’ show

They always come crawling back. Nikki Boyer, the creator of the “Dying for Sex” podcast about her best friend Molly Kochan’s sexual escapades during her cancer battle, has heard from some of Kochan’s former flings since the FX on Hulu miseries debuted. Nikki Boyer and Molly Kochan in a selfie. nikkiboyer/Instagram “There were a few … Read more

How ‘Mid-Century Modern’ handled Linda Lavin’s real-life death — and it was her idea

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How ‘Mid-Century Modern’ handled Linda Lavin’s real-life death — and it was her idea

Broadway star Linda Lavin died in December at age 87 – and she planned how her death would play out onscreen for her posthumous role in “Mid-Century Modern.”  The Hulu show stars Lavin, Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham. The latter three play gay best friends who move in with Sybil Schneiderman (Lavin), Lane’s character’s … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Gold & Greed’ doc revisits real-life deadly treasure hunt: ‘Most pitched project of the last 20 years’ in Hollywood

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Exclusive | ‘Gold & Greed’ doc revisits real-life deadly treasure hunt: ‘Most pitched project of the last 20 years’ in Hollywood

X marks the spot.  The Netflix documentary “Gold & Greed: The Hunt For Fenn’s Treasure” (now streaming) covers the wild tale of a real-life deadly treasure hunt – and, it sets up a surprise second treasure hunt.  “Within the TV and film industry, this might have been the most pitched project of the last 20 … Read more

North Carolina man dons bear costume to scare off persistent real-life black bear: video

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North Carolina man dons bear costume to scare off persistent real-life black bear: video

A North Carolina man decided to take a more creative approach to tackling a persistent bear problem in his backyard by putting on a cartoony bear costume and, somehow, successfully scaring the unwelcome ursid away. Video footage captured a man in Asheville, bravely approaching a ferocious-looking black bear in his own brown bear costume that … Read more

Leslie Bibb reveals real-life partner Sam Rockwell was ‘not sure’ about ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 cameo

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Leslie Bibb reveals real-life partner Sam Rockwell was ‘not sure’ about ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 cameo

Leslie Bibb has a very popular opinion. The actress, 50, revealed how she felt about her partner Sam Rockwell’s “White Lotus” Season 3 monologue during “Watch What Happens Live” on Tuesday. “I ran lines with him,” Bibb, 50, shared. “I think that monologue is iconic and I think it’s really what the whole season is … Read more

Exclusive | Dennis Quaid reveals playing a real-life serial killer was ‘very easy’ in ‘Happy Face’

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Exclusive | Dennis Quaid reveals playing a real-life serial killer was ‘very easy’ in ‘Happy Face’

Put on a happy face. Dennis Quaid, best known for playing friendly patriarch roles in movies like “The Parent Trap,” takes a darker turn as a serial killer dad in “Happy Face,” premiering March 20 on Paramount+.  “Serial killers are very easy to play,” Quaid 70, exclusively told The Post, while promoting his “True To … Read more

Sisters perform real-life ‘Parent Trap’ to surprise their grandparents

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Sisters perform real-life ‘Parent Trap’ to surprise their grandparents

Two sisters performed a real-life ‘Parent Trap’ on their grandparents – by pretending to be each other to see if they noticed.  Danielle Hendricks, 26, and her little sister, Alexa, 23, surprised their grandparents, Shirley and Dan Carter, 84 and 85 respectively, for Thanksgiving. Their grandparents knew Danielle was visiting but didn’t realize Alexa had … Read more

Meet the ‘real-life Grinch’ who visits hospitals to spread festive mayhem

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Meet the ‘real-life Grinch’ who visits hospitals to spread festive mayhem

Meet the “real life Grinch” traveling around the UK this Christmas spreading mischief – by ‘eating light bulbs’ and “torturing” children with his “onion breath.” Ryan Swain, 34, decided to take up the role after being compared to his hero, Jim Carrey, since childhood. Despite the job being unpaid, and one of the “hardest” of … Read more

‘Rust’ premiere crowd startled by shooting scene eerily similar to real-life tragedy: report

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‘Rust’ premiere crowd startled by shooting scene eerily similar to real-life tragedy: report

Art horrifically imitates life in “Rust,” the film that Alec Baldwin was working on when he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a live round loaded into a prop gun. The movie, which premiered last night at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, has a scene that eerily parallels the young mother’s death on … Read more

What rom-coms teach us about real-life relationships: psych study

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What rom-coms teach us about real-life relationships: psych study

Here’s how to write your own blockbuster romance. Psychologists revealed some of the biggest takeaways people can learn about their love life from romantic comedies. Eli Finkel, a Northwestern University psychologist and author of “The All-or-Nothing Marriage,” and Paul Eastwick, a social psychologist at the University of California in Davis, who focuses on attraction and close relationships, … Read more

Peek inside the real-life ‘Conjuring’ museum — where you need holy water to visit Annabelle

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Peek inside the real-life ‘Conjuring’ museum — where you need holy water to visit Annabelle

MONROE, CONNECTICUT – The world’s most famous paranormal-investigating couple left behind a museum full of real-life “haunted” relics they collected in their adventures – including the creepy doll that inspired the horror movie “Annabelle.” Late husband-and-wife couple Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are now immortalized as characters in “The Conjuring” series of movies, kept an … Read more

‘Real-life vampire’ considered so dangerous she was padlocked inside grave with a sickle at her neck: archaeologists

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‘Real-life vampire’ considered so dangerous she was padlocked inside grave with a sickle at her neck: archaeologists

Just in time for spooky season, archaeologists have unleashed grisly new information about how a “real-life vampire” spent her final moments. An elite female “vampire” who died some 350 years ago was first unearthed two years ago at a medieval graveyard in Pień, Poland. Dubbed Zosia by researchers, new illustrations of what the 18-year-old vampiress … Read more

Over 60% of horror and true crime readers believe they could solve real-life mysteries

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Over 60% of horror and true crime readers believe they could solve real-life mysteries

More than three in five spooky genre readers say they could solve a real-life mystery, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 horror, mystery, thriller and true crime readers found that 61% believe they have what it takes to unravel a real-world mystery plot.  But, only four in 10 (41%) are confident they’d … Read more

See how the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to the real-life ‘SNL’ stars

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See how the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to the real-life ‘SNL’ stars

“Directing is 90% casting.” That maxim of unknown origin has been subscribed to by some of Hollywood’s greatest directors, including Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, John Ford, Elia Kazan, and, seemingly, Jason Reitman.   The filmmaker behind “Saturday Night,” the movie about making the first episode of “SNL,” has said he could only make the film if … Read more

Nintendo’s new motion-detecting alarm clock turns your morning routine into a real-life video game

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Nintendo’s new motion-detecting alarm clock turns your morning routine into a real-life video game

Shut the bleep bleep bleep up! Nintendo has launched a pricey video game-paired alarm clock that uses motion sensors to make sure you get out of bed — or else. Alarmo, which retails for $99.99 and requires a connection to a Nintendo Switch’s online features, will turn your next early morning into a virtual adventure — … Read more

Real-life ‘Hot Rabbi’ slams Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ for negative Jewish stereotypes in open letter

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Real-life ‘Hot Rabbi’ slams Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ for negative Jewish stereotypes in open letter

Dear creators of “Nobody Wants This”: Mazels on the success of your hit Netflix series. I know many of the clever parts of the show are rooted in your personal stories – a podcast with a sister and converting for marriage. It must be a thrill! I am grateful that your team decided to cast Jewish … Read more

Breakthrough device allows user to be touched remotely in a ‘real-life’ way — and could be a cure for isolation

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Breakthrough device allows user to be touched remotely in a ‘real-life’ way — and could be a cure for isolation

Reach out and touch someone — literally. A breakthrough medical device able to simulate the “natural,” “real-life” sensation of human touch is being offered up as a cure for isolation — and could allow loved ones to enjoy the sensation of physical contact, even if they’re continents apart. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have created the … Read more