The Bizarre History Of Dowsing Rods
Between finding gold and figuring out whether or not grapefruit is good, dowsing clearly wears a lot of hats. How does such a remarkable feat work?
Read MoreBetween finding gold and figuring out whether or not grapefruit is good, dowsing clearly wears a lot of hats. How does such a remarkable feat work?
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreThe Great Lakes have seen tens of thousands of deaths, and some think they're haunted. Here are some creepy tales of the shipwrecks in the Great Lakes.
By DB Kelly Read MoreTake a time machine back to the mid-20th century, a time when tales of the peculiar and unexplained were best told by intense middle-aged men in black suits as they cocked their eyebrows, cradled their cigarettes, and stared directly into your soul.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of a few literary works to pass into popular culture. This is the bizarre truth of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
By William J. Wright Read MoreElvis Presley loved himself a PBB&B sandwich so much that his arteries were effectively bulletproof when he died, and he also absolutely owned a chimp. His name was Scatter, and he was prone to unwarranted promiscuity.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreWhen you're on set of a horror flick, it's easy to get carried away with eerie occurrences that happen. Here are some creepy tales of movie set ghosts.
By Marta Djordjevic Read MoreFor women in ancient Macedonia, life wasn't exactly a bowl full of chariots.
By Richard Milner Read MoreMany terrifying truths have been told of the infamous Medellin Cartel. There are many truths to be uncovered when it comes to the Medellin Cartel.
By Mark Lambert Read MoreLighthouses have something of a creep factor about them. Here's some of the creepiest tales of lighthouses with residents who are no longer among the living.
By DB Kelly Read MoreWhen founder, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Glenn Frey died at the age of 67 in 2016, his son Deacon stepped up.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreJoni Mitchell's name is writ large in the annals of popular music. She survived a childhood bout with polio, in part by performing for other hospital patients.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreGiven the unthinkable amount of blood shed during the American Civil War, it's no wonder that the conflict has given rise to a number of creepy ghostly tales.
By DB Kelly Read MoreWhere did Biggie Smalls get his name?
By Nicole Rosenthal Read MoreWe're living in a golden age of conspiracy theories, and even a casual survey of politicians around the world reveals belief in some seriously crazy stuff.
By Jeff Somers Read MoreJason Bonham was just fourteen-years-old when his dad, John Bonham, passed away after a legendary bender of 40 shots of vodka. It was also from that moment that it seemed Jason Bonham would follow the footsteps of his dad, the drummer of Led Zeppelin, and become a drummer in his own right.
By Felix Behr Read MoreThere's a lot of ocean out there. And some of it's really deep. That's where the giant squid live. And maybe the kraken.
By Eric Meisfjord Read MoreLas Vegas is home to more than a few ghosts. Perhaps it's the place's dramatic and dangerous history. These are some creepy tales of haunted Las Vegas.
By Sarah Crocker Read MoreDave Gahan, the illustrious singer of Depeche Mode, is without a doubt one of rock's great frontmen ... unfortunately, being a rock star can often mean living like a rock star, and Gahan certainly took part in some of the darker undercurrents of fame.
By Pauli Poisuo Read MoreThe seventies were a foundational time for Def Leppard. Though their first album didn't release until 1980, the band's roots were established in the decade. Pete Willis, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage came together as teenagers, and formed the band in Sheffield, England in 1977.
By Haley Bosselman Read MoreThe White House has been the official residence of many presidents, and some have claimed that it is also home to an assortment of ghostly squatters
By Brittany Menjivar Read MoreIt's officially known as the "president's emergency satchel," but realistically, that name makes it sound like it has an extra set of Oshkosh overalls and a pack of wet wipes. Maybe that's why it's more widely recognized by its bro-down-heavy, guitar-riff-worthy nickname: the nuclear football.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreGhost is definitely a band that people either "get" or not.
By Richard Milner Read MoreHistory buffs love museums. And if you believe in ghosts, museums find themselves housing some restless spirits. Here are some creepy tales of haunted museums.
By Jan MacKell Collins Read MoreWhy does Wild West history include so many ghost stories? Here are some creepy tales of Wild West ghosts.
By Jan MacKell Collins Read MoreJoni Mitchell, the singer that delicately traces life and love in her songs, has largely retired from the public eye. So much of her life has been documented in songs, but to many, her early life remains a mystery.
By Emilia David Read MoreWhere to begin? In 1906, a sixteen-year-old orphan named Clara Germana Cele confessed to having made a pact with the Devil, in her Catholic mission school uniform. How did that happen, exactly? The details are confusing.
By Tom Meisfjord Read MoreWhen it comes to ancient volcanic eruptions, Pompeii may have cornered the public imagination. However, Thira deserves a mention for boasting not one site preserved by volcanism, but two: Akrotiri and Thera.
By Felix Behr Read More