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  Top 10 Most Brutal witch hunts in History

  When it comes to witches, witchcraft, spells, witch hunters, witch torture and witch executions, everyone knows about the Salem Witch Trials. But there are other terrible witch trials throughout history, like the Affair of the Poisons, the Northamptonshire Witch Trials and the Great Scottish Witch Hunt, that all saw thousands of people executed for witchcraft. WatchMojo counts down ten of the most infamous real-life witch hunts ever.

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• Top 5 Facts About Witches and witch hunts

  Double, double toil and trouble fire burn and Bubble Bobble—Welcome to WatchMojo's Top 5 facts. In today's installment, we're counting down the 5 most unbelievable real life facts about Witches, and witch hunts. So let's get started.

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• 10 Disturbing Events That Turned People Insane

  When hysteria takes hold, reason often goes out the window... Join us as we explore the most notorious cases of mass psychosis throughout history! Our countdown includes dancing plagues, fictional diseases becoming real, mysterious attackers, and supernatural encounters that drove entire communities to the brink of madness.

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• Top 20 American Political Scandals That Changed History Forever

  From presidential cover-ups to foreign interference, these shocking political controversies changed America forever! Join us as we count down the most infamous political scandals in U.S. history. From Watergate to the January 6th Capitol riot, these events shaped public trust, policy, and the course of democracy itself. Which scandal do you think had the biggest impact?

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• 10 Times the Internet Got It Wrong in a True Crime Case

  When tragedy strikes, the internet often rushes to find answers — but sometimes that leads to devastating mistakes. From the Boston Marathon bombing to recent attacks in Australia, innocent people have been wrongly accused online, suffering harassment and defamation. Join us as we explore disturbing cases where online detectives got it very wrong, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and digital witch hunts.

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• 10 Most Heartbreaking Moments in History

  From tragic sacrifices to unimaginable injustices, history has seen countless devastating moments that changed lives forever. Join us as we explore some of the most gut-wrenching events from women's history that remind us of humanity's darkest chapters and the importance of never forgetting these stories.

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• 10 Most Blamed People In History

  From royal scapegoats to wrongfully accused officers, history is full of people who took the fall for larger problems. Join us as we examine the most notorious cases of individuals who shouldered the blame for events beyond their control, and discover how their stories shaped the course of history.

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• 10 Conspiracies That Ruined People's Lives

  Dive into a chilling exploration of conspiracies that devastated lives and shook society to its core. From government experiments to witch hunts, these shocking stories reveal the dark underbelly of historical manipulation and systemic injustice.

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