After World War II the U.S. had a surplus of parachutes. One Fish and Game employee realized they could be used to drop 76 beavers from planes. Here's why.
The idea of reincarnation is an ancient one, but even in modern times, there are unusual and unexplainable cases of people who claim to be reincarnated.
In the early '70s, barely before the Cold War began to thaw, the U.S. launched an audacious, top-secret plan to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in deep water.
AI revealed its interpretation of what hell might look like in a TikTok video, and it has something scary in common with lots of other depictions of hell.
From his radio pulpit, Alex Jones has spouted and endorsed almost every conspiracy theory out there. But the man himself has plenty of deep, unsettling flaws.
Rappers will often push the boundaries of normality, as all musicians do, as their creative urges dictate. But some rappers are themselves just very odd people.
The famed French astrologer Nostradamus has a reputation for predicting world events. Here's why his followers fear this horrifying prediction for 2024.
Fast food companies will try just about anything to sell their wares, including a revolving door of mascots. The reasons why they get retired may surprise you.
Millions cross bridges everyday, trusting they hold up. But in the U.S. at least, these sturdy-looking structures have often failed, with disastrous results.
Whether you're a longtime fan or a new convert, here are a few things you probably don't know about singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman and her remarkable career.
The British royal family has long sought to project a fairy-tale image. But being mortals, they've had to sweep many of their health issues under the carpet.
Exorcisms are disturbing events even when they go smoothly. But sometimes, these controversial rituals spiral out of control -- with horrific consequences.
Conspiracy theories are everywhere, so of course there are many surrounding infamous genocidal fascist Adolf Hitler. Here's one that would change everything.
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.
There's a scientific explanation for the phenomenon of solar eclipses, but that hasn't stopped people from believing some pretty wild things about them.
The Hells Angels are not known for being a friendly and cuddly bunch. But even among them, there are some members who rank more dangerous than the rest.
From the 1950s, Don Herbert's Mr. Wizard inspired generations of future young scientists, as well as modern TV science stars such as Bill Nye and Mythbusters.
A generation of budding scientists found inspiration in the fun yet educational kids cartoon "The Magic School Bus." Here's what you didn't know about it.