The Wyoming Man Who Was Killed By His Own Mansion
It was Francis Lee Smith's obsession that ended his life. Here's how the Wyoming man was killed by his own mansion.
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The Tragic Story Of Maya Kowalski And The Doctor Who Traumatized Her Family
Maya Kowalski was 9 years old when her family was turned upside down in 2015. Since then, the Kowalskis have sought justice and a platform to tell their story. -
The Creepy Myth Of Goatman's Bridge
The creepy myth of Goatman's Bridge stems from a real life atrocity perpetuated in 1938 against a successful Black goat herder who some say haunts the bridge. -
The Real Reason Sloths Don't Fart
Ever wonder about whether certain animals fart? Scientists did, and they figured out the real reason sloths don't fart. -
13 Sounds Humans Can't Hear
There is a world of sound around you that you cannot hear. Let's look at some, both natural and manmade, which enter into this mysterious range of frequencies. -
The Most Unexpected Places These Famous People Were Laid To Rest
Plenty of history's most noteworthy people were laid to rest in places that might not be obvious. Let's take a look at the most surprising locations. -
The 5 Most Disturbing Cases Of People Waking Up In A Coffin
It might sound like something straight out of a movie, but there have been many cases of people waking up inside a coffin. Here are five of them. -
Why A Body Might Not Decay In Humid Areas, According To An Expert
A nun was exhumed in Missouri four years after her death only to be found intact. Here's why a body might not decay in humid areas, according to an expert. -
The Wild 2016 Cormac McCarthy Death Hoax That Fooled Nearly Everyone
Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy died in June 2023, but in 2016, there was a wild death hoax about him that fooled nearly everyone. -
Why Some Say July Is The Most Dangerous Month To Go To The Hospital
Some people say that July is the most dangerous month to go to the hospital, and there have even been studies on the phenomenon - the "July Effect." -
Kowloon Walled City: Once The Most Densely Populated Neighborhood On Earth
Kowloon Walled City was once the most densely populated neighborhood on Earth with 50,000 people in a single structure less on than 1/100th of a square mile. -
What We Know About Koko The Gorilla's Final Words
Koko the gorilla was raised by an animal psychologist who taught the animal sign language. Here's what we know about Koko's final words. -
The Lives And Bizarre Deaths Of The Real-Life Twin Gynecologists
Life started well for the Marcus brothers, but took a twisted turn for the worst. Here are the lives and bizarre deaths of the real-life twin gynecologists. -
Things Found In Old Churches That Caused A Stir
When it comes to old churches, sometimes a good rummage in the basement - or just behind the altar - is enough to get eyebrows raising and tempers flaring. -
Why Planes Don't Fly Over These Places
Not every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places. -
Where Did The Grey Alien Imagery Come From?
Okay, quiz time. If we say "alien," what picture comes to mind? More than likely, folks are going to envision little grey guys with big heads. -
Songs That Are Said To Be Cursed
Not all songs bestow blessings and benevolence, or even just a sad tune. Here are some songs that are said to be cursed. -
Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art. -
The Fate Of The Eternal Flame: The Immortality Cult That Turned Non-Profit
Immortality is a dream as old as humans. To the ancient Greeks, the gods were gods precisely because they didn't die, and humanity was humanity because it did. -
The Bizarre Theory Explaining Why Men Evolved Beards
Long has humanity wondered: Why go full beard? Do beards make men more attractive? Can they really be kept clean? Do you really need that swank beard oil, bro? -
How The World Would Look With Just 1,000 People
Imagine an apocalypse of some kind leaves a representative selection of 1,000 people behind. What would this new society look like? How would the world change? -
What Happened To Lorena Bobbitt After Her Infamous 1993 Trial?
Lorena Bobbitt became a household name after she cut off her husband's penis. Here's what happened to after her infamous 1993 trial? -
Ancient Greek Mysteries People Are Still Trying To Solve
For all that is known about the ancient Greeks, there still remains several mysteries. -
The Unexplained Deaths Of The Yuba County Five
In February 1978, the Yuba County Five vanished into the wilderness under unusual circumstances. Here's the story of their unexplained deaths and disappearance. -
Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln's Funeral Train)
Legends of ghosts from around the world include a wide variety of spectral phenomena. Here are the stories of a few of the most famous ghost trains. -
Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril — in other words, death omens. -
These Are The Worst Jobs In History
There are millions of workers who punch in and out of work at a bad job, but these are some of the worst jobs in history — and you thought your boss was bad.
