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staff@grunge.com (Grunge Staff) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:38 +0000

The record-setting action role-playing game "Black Myth: Wukong" pulls from some fascinating real-life Chinese mythology. Here's what it's based on.

The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of The Vietnam War

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:30:46 +0000

The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on American and world history. But that mess of a conflict left plenty of unsolved mysteries, and some are truly bizarre.

Eerie Mysteries About The Devil That Are Still Unsolved

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:30:13 +0000

The devil takes many names and forms throughout history. Contrary to common perception, the greatest of all villains is not as clearly defined as we think.

Things About Japanese Mythology They Didn't Teach You In School

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:18 +0000

Japanese mythology is full of wildly imaginative stories involving creative creatures blending folklore and legend. Here's what they didn't teach you in school.

Disturbing Details About Baphomet That You Never Knew

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:54 +0000

The character of Baphomet has evolved over time to become symbolic of Satanism, but the disturbing details you never knew tell more about humanity than Satan.

The Four Most Disturbing Demons In The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:18 +0000

The word "demon" has a long history, and many demons in the Bible are never explicitally called such or even named. Here are four of the most disturbing.

Here's What Happened To Medusa's Sisters After Her Death In Greek Mythology

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:07 +0000

Medusa was one of three gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Here's what happened to her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale, after Medusa's death.

The Bizarre Legend Of The New England Cryptid, The Egopantis

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The New England cryptid, the Egopantis, is a bizarre legend with murky origins. The story itself takes place back in the 1700s. Here's what it says.

The Origins Behind Humpty Dumpty Aren't What You'd Expect

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:51 +0000

Like many nursery rhymes, "Humpty Dumpty" has plenty of different interpretations when it comes to its origins. Here are the most prominent.

14 Types Of Shapeshifters You Probably Haven't Heard Of

staff@grunge.com (Becky Stephenson) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:55 +0000

Werewolves might be the first shapeshifters that come to mind, but folklore around the world is filled with creatures who change from one form to another.

Legendary Creatures Associated With Caves

staff@grunge.com (Mina Elwell) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:30:23 +0000

Caves are common settings in folklore and mythology throughout history from all over the world. In many legends, humans encounter creatures in the dark.

The Legend Of The Iconic Waving Lucky Cat Explained

staff@grunge.com (Alice Bennett) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:52 +0000

You are likely familiar with the iconic waving lucky cat, called Maneki-Neko in Japan where it originated. The prolific charm is surrounded by multiple legends.

The Bizarre Bible Story Of Balaam's Talking Donkey

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:00:43 +0000

The Bible has plenty of interesting stories across both its Christian and Hebrew iterations. One particularly bizarre tale involves Balaam's talking donkey.

What Were Funerals Like In Colonial America?

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:30:14 +0000

Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.

Why Oktoberfest Leaves Many With Alcohol Poisoning

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:04 +0000

Large quantities of Bavarian beer are synonymous with Oktoberfest, so it's not surprising the event leaves many with alcohol poisoning. Here are the numbers.

Bob Marley's One Love Is More Iconic Than You Realize

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:23 +0000

Bob Marley's "One Love" has an upbeat tempo and a positive message that was integral to one of the most iconic moments in Jamaica's political history.

Inside Melvin 'Magoo' Barcliff's Iconic Partnership With Timbaland

staff@grunge.com (William Kennedy) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:00:24 +0000

Melvin 'Magoo' Barcliff shared an iconic partnership with hip-hop artist Timbaland. Here's a look inside their relationship, which spanned three decades.

How The Iconic Lahaina Banyan Got To Hawaii

staff@grunge.com (William Kennedy) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:22 +0000

The iconic banyan of the historic town Lahaina - also known as "the Heartbeat of Lahaina" - got to Hawaii years ago. Here's how it happened.

The Story Behind Freddie Mercury's Iconic Piano

staff@grunge.com (William Kennedy) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:00:08 +0000

Freddie Mercury's iconic piano - the Yamaha G2 baby grand piano - helped him write one of Queen's most iconic songs. Here's the story behind it.

Who Was Civil War Spy Antonia Ford Willard?

staff@grunge.com (William Kennedy) — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:53 +0000

The American Civil War lasted four years and led to over 500,000 deaths. Amid the bloodshed, spy Antonia Ford Willard influenced a couple key moments.