Lily Dale: The Spiritualist Hotspot Of New York State
Lily Dale: the spiritualist hotspot of New York state sees tens of thousands of visitors every summer who are hoping to connect with the spirit world.
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The Tragic Story Of Soyuz 11, The Only Astronaut Fatalities In Space
Space travel is notoriously dangerous, but not many have perished in outer space. Here's the tragic story of the only astronaut fatalities in space on Soyuz 11.
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A Site Discovered In France Could Change What We Know About Homo Sapiens In Europe
If you're reading this, you're probably a member of the Homo sapiens species. But a discovery in Southern France could change our understanding of this species.
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The Centuries-Old Roman City Found Beneath The Surface Of Luxor, Egypt
A centuries-old Roman city was found underneath the surface of Luxor, Egypt. Here's what it was, and what it teaches us about the past.
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The Shocking Crime Spree Of The Briley Brothers
One murderous family that has not received as much media attention or mentions in the history books spent seven months terrorizing Richmond, Virginia, in 1979.
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Why The Detective Who Arrested Jodi Arias Called Her Case A Travesty
In June 2008, salesman Travis Alexander was found dead in his Mesa, Arizona, home. The killer was Jodi Arias. Here's why a detective called the case a travesty.
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Inside The Dannemora Prison Escape
A correctional officer helped two men escape from the Dannemora prison in 2015, but unsurprisingly, things didn't go as they planned.
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The Tower Of London's First Escape Involved A Sly Plot (And A Lot Of Wine)
The Tower of London has served multiple purposes since it was constructed in the latter half of the 11th century - such as a place for political prisoners.
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The Horrifying Journal Entries Of Killer Babysitter Caroline Reed Robertson
The horrifying journal entries of killer babysitter Caroline Reed Robertson show a troubled young woman who plotted murder.
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Chilling Legends Of South America That Will Keep You Up At Night
There are many tales of monsters, ghosts, and other spooky terrors of the night. Here are the ones most likely to keep you awake in the South American darkness.
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What Does The Bible Say About The Flat Earth Theory?
The flat Earth conspiracy theory is often blamed on the Bible, but in fact, the Bible doesn't say anything about the Earth being flat.
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The Time The National Park Service Had To Tell People To Stop Licking A Wild Toad
The National Park Service had to tell people to stop licking a wild toad in October 2022. It's not clear whether the toad lickers heeded the command.
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Inside The Chaotic Courtroom Of The Alex Murdaugh Trial
In June 2021, authorities found Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, 52, and her son Paul, 22, shot to death in their home in Islandton, South Carolina.
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What The Kansas City Chiefs' First Super Bowl Victory Was Really Like
As the 2022 NFL season kicked off, many fans looked to Kansas City as one that could be Super Bowl bound. Here's what their first Super Bowl victory was like.
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Why One Russian Cannibal Killer Was Confused With Another One
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev, who was accused of consuming at least nine people between 1971 and 1991, remains one of Russia's most notorious serial killers.
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Disturbing Details About The Bolivian Mennonite Sex Abuse Scandal
In the 2000s, a gang of rapists terrorized a religious community in Bolivia. These are the disturbing details about the Bolivian Mennonite sex abuse scandal.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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10 Facts About Jalen Hurts (& Why Michael Jordan Is His Idol)
In 2022, Jalen Hurts was only 24. Yet he already had an enviable NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Hurts has been honing his football skills for years.
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The Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Championship In A Blizzard So Bad Yard Lines Weren't Visible
On December 19, 1948, the Eagles played a championship game against the Chicago Cardinals in a snowstorm so bad the yard lines weren't visible.
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The Astonishing Scientific Theory That Says The Universe Might Be Inside A Black Hole
What if we - and our entire universe - are inside a black hole? Believe it or not, some scientists and researchers believe it's a possibility.
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7 Facts About Kansas City's Travis Kelce (& The Fun Way He Spent His First Paycheck)
The Kansas City Chiefs value their Ohio-native tight end. Here are some facts about Kansas City's Travis Kelce, and the fun way he spent his first paycheck.
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12 Facts About The Super Bowl Halftime Show (& Why The Performers Aren't Paid)
How did we get to the point where the biggest artists in the world are clamoring to play a 15-minute medley in the middle of a football game? Glad you asked.
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The Internet Thinks Tracy, California Might Be A Real Life Night Vale. Here's Why
"Welcome to Night Vale" is a podcast released in 2012 that focuses on the strange occurrences in the fictional desert town of Night Vale. Is there a real one?
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The Horrific 1989 Murder Of 17-Year-Old Junko Furuta
Hiroshi Miyano, Jo Ogura, Shinji Minato, and Yasushi Watanabe were the ringleaders in what was considered one of the most violent crimes in post-war Japan.
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The Harrowing Way Knife Swallowing Led To The Eventual Death Of A Sailor
It takes time to learn how to swallow swords, a talent that involves overcoming the gag reflex and conditioning the pharynx and the stomach.
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Inside The Life And Career Of Van Morrison
In the eyes of many, Van Morrison is one of the music industry's great recording artists. To others, he's a difficult person with controversial opinions.
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Ozzy Osbourne: 15 Facts About The Black Sabbath Singer
Ozzy Osbourne made waves as the vocalist of Black Sabbath but he also changed the music world when he struck out on his own.
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