The Bizarre Effect UV Rays Have On Some Wasps' Nests
Wasps get a bad rap. But their nests are ingenious structures for a variety of different reasons. Specifically, UV rays have an interesting effect on them.
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The Conspiracy That Links A New Orleans Mafia Boss To The JFK Assassination
Ever since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, conspiracy theories have swirled -- some based on fact, others on conjecture.
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The Bizarre Conspiracy That Says Charlemagne Never Existed
Keeping track of a schedule on a shared calendar is hard enough, but what if whole chunks of history never happened? Don't worry -- entertaining, but not true.
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The True Story Of A Chemist With The Bizarre Habit Of Tasting Chemicals He Worked With
A chemist named Carl Wilhelm Scheele had a bizarre habit of tasting the chemicals he worked with, and the result wasn't always pretty.
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Why The Paranormal Legend Of Mel's Hole Just Won't Die
Some legends fascinate in a way that never ends, same as some human dreams never fade. Here's why the paranormal legend of Mel's Hole just won't die.
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The Bizarre True Story About The First Time Brian Wilson Met Elvis Presley
They say you should never meet your heroes. But when Brian Wilson met Elvis Presley, he learned the lesson the hard way. Learn more about the cringey encounter.
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How Ronnie Van Zant And Neil Young's Feud Led To An Iconic Classic Rock Song
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young famously feuded in the lyrics of their songs. But how deep was their musical rivalry, really?
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Helltown, Ohio Lives Up To Its Name With Its Unsettling Past
Boston Township in Ohio was referred to as Helltown after it was abandoned.
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A Vat Of Boiling Caramel Spelled Doom For A Russian Factory Worker
A Russian factory worker in 2017 fell into a vat of boiling caramel and was boiled to death. Here's what happened, and why the incident remains a mystery.
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How The Conspiracy That JFK Jr. Is Still Alive Gained So Much Momentum
There are many who believe that John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in 1999, is still alive. Here is how this disproven conspiracy theory gained traction in the U.S.
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Why The Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory Just Won't Seem To Die
These days, it may seem like unfounded conspiracy theories are everywhere. Here's why the Pizzagate conspiracy theory just won't seem to die.
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The Real Story Behind Joni Mitchell's Song, Coyote
Iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is a Canadian-American music legend. She reveals the inspiration behind her song "Coyote" off her 1976 album "Hejira."
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A Bizarre London Museum Display Contains Cheese Made From Celebrity Bacteria
Science brings about innovation and change, even if it may not be conventional. One museum has a bizarre display of cheese created from celebrity bacteria.
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Why The Ghost Blimp Of 1942 Still Remains A Mystery
The U.S. Navy is filled with enduring mysteries that seek explanation. One of those is what happened in 1942 to the crew of the ill-fated nonrigid airship L-8.
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The Weird Way Nirvana Discovered They Were Famous
Kurt Cobain really didn't know how famous Nirvana really was until they returned home from a European tour.
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The Story Of The Swedish Woman Who Found Her Lost Wedding Ring In A Strange Spot 16 Years Later
How a Swedish woman and a Canadian woman both lost and found their wedding rings in strikingly similar ways. They had to get their hands dirty to find them.
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The Chronic Illness That Some Suspect Contributed To Elvis Presley's Death
Elvis Presley cut a wide swath across American popular culture in his day, with an influence that continues decades after his still-debated death.
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How A Rumor About The 27 Club Started A Chilling Superstition
Individual numbers have been assigned meaning over the years -- think of the bad luck associated with 13 -- but for celebrities, 27 is especially dark.
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This Hauntingly Beautiful Instrument Makes Music Out Of Waves In The Adriatic Sea
When art meets science, the result can be spectacular -- not just in terms of architecture, or even archaeology, but in terms of light and music.
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Why Vanessa Guillen's Mother Believes Her Daughter's Killer Is Part Of A Larger Conspiracy
In July 2020, Aaron David Robinson, stationed at Fort Hood army base near Killeen, Texas, was dead, and his then-girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar, was in custody.
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Shipwrecks That Are Said To Be Haunted
When it comes to spooky, there's just something about shipwrecks, isn't there? Seriously, it's no wonder stories of hauntings have grown up around shipwrecks.
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The Absurd Things Doctors Thought About Redheads
The long history of science reveals all manner of beliefs that eventually were rejected after later research, including borderline superstitions about hair.
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Where The Spilled Salt Superstition Comes From
As depicted in several films and described by family members, the spilled salt superstition remains a part of our zeitgeist. But where did this come from?
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The Tragic Story Of The 1900 English Beer Poisoning
It isn't uncommon for friends to gather at a pub to share pints of beer. However, here is the tragic story of when English beer poisoned its drinkers in 1900.
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Who Is Martin Wirenfeldt Nielsen, The Man Currently Overseeing A Collection Of 10,000 Brains In Denmark?
For decades, it was a quiet secret in Denmark. A collection of nearly 10,000 human brains sat in a basement, but only a precious few knew why.
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The Chilling Reason Why Lake Superior 'Never Gives Up Her Dead'
At least 350 vessels have sunk in Lake Superior, and with them, over 10,000 people, leading to the saying that the lake doesn't give up her dead. Here's why.
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Bizarre Details About The 'Son' Cited In Charles Manson's Alleged Will
Charles Manson spent nearly 50 days in prison prior to his death on November 19, 2017. He had at least three children — and possibly a fourth.
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