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LIST: 5 of the Weirdest and Scariest Facts for August 5th

Magic is real people! It’s August 5th and just like the days before and the ones to come, the history is weird, a little scary and we’ve got a list…

It was a sad day on August 5th, 1962. Famous actress/model Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her bedroom. Her death was ruled a suicide and a bottle of empty sleeping pills was found next to her. Her real name was known as Norma Jean Mortenson or Norma Jean Baker.

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Magic is real people!

It's August 5th and just like the days before and the ones to come, the history is weird, a little scary and we've got a list of them for you to enjoy. Every morning I wake up grateful for the day and wonder what strangeness is associated with it. (Yes, I admit I'm a different breed of human) Knowing major historical events is crucial to understanding how we live today. Seeing what happened in the past intrigues me.

You might think I'm ghastly, but I find history fascinating because of the weird and scary things that happen. Here are 5 of the weirdest and scariest facts for August 5th. Enjoy!

Alexis Zarycki is your average girl with the hopes of leaving an everlasting impact on the world. Follow her on Instagram @official_lexpaige