How Accurate Is The Pass By Catastrophe Exam Urban Legend?
How accurate is the "pass by catastrophe" exam urban legend that claims if there is some kind of disaster college students automatically get a passing grade?
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The Oldest Inhabited Cities In The World
Very few cities have made it unscathed throughout mankind's tumultuous history. Nevertheless, here are the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
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What We Know About Aileen Wuornos' Best Friend, Dawn Botkins
Aileen Wuornos' best friend, Dawn Botkins, said the killer deserved to be executed, but her crimes didn't affect their friendship.
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The Theory That The Unidentified Bible John Killer Could Still Be Alive
Just because the Bible John case is more than 50 years old doesn't mean that the killer is dead.
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Paul McCartney Drew Some Inspiration From The Beatles For His Band On The Run Cover
Paul McCartney drew some inspiration from The Beatles for his star-studded Band on the Run cover
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The Spine-Tingling Mystery Of 13th Century Germany's Real-Life Pied Piper
The tale of the Pied Piper goes back hundreds of years to an actual event that appears to have unfolded in a German town.
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Librarians Delivering Books On Horseback Was A Thing Once. Here's Why.
To help pull the country out of the slump caused by the Great Depression, a program started to bring books to the people that relied on librarians on horseback.
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The Most Important Rock Bands Of The 2010s
Is rock dead? Not according to the music critics who were listening to some of the most interesting, influential rock bands of the 2010s.
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How The Unicorn Killer Managed To Avoid Prison For More Than 2 Decades
Ira Einhorn, a '60s counterculture activist turned murderer who was dubbed the Unicorn Killer managed to avoid prison for more than two decades. Here's how.
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What Digital Scans Of A Mummy Told Researchers About Egyptian Death Rites
Researchers did digital scans of a previously unexamined teen mummy. Here's what it told them about Egyptian death rites.
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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The Legend Of Nymphs Explained (& Why They Were So Revered)
Greco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Carol Kennedy
When Steven C. DeMocker's ex-wife, Carol Kennedy, died in 2008, it was an event that could have set him square financially. Here are the crime scene details.
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Gunther VI: The Millionaire German Shepherd Feasting On Gold-Flecked Steak
Media outlets have done various stories on Gunther VI: the millionaire German Shepherd feasting on gold-flecked steak, but things aren't quite what they seem.
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Killers Who Used Dating Apps To Find Their Victims
The use of dating apps is on the rise. And while most user meet innocently enough for drinks, some use the apps for nefarious purposes.
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The Bottle Of Beer That Almost Sparked A Legal Fight In Nova Scotia
One particular bottle of beer almost sparked a legal fight in Nova Scotia. Here's the story.
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A Chilling Letter From Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen Is Displayed In A True Crime Museum
Before he was caught in 1983, Dennis Nilsen killed at least 14 more men and boys. While locked away, he sent a good deal of correspondence out into the world.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of NBA Legend Allen Iverson
His inspirational road to and through the NBA has been one filled with tragedy and heartbreak. Here is the tragic real-life story of NBA legend Allen Iverson.
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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Guns N' Roses' Strangest Music Video Was The Result Of A Breakup
Guns N' Roses' strangest music video was the result of a breakup between frontman Axl Rose and supermodel Stephanie Seymour.
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The Chilling Phenomenon Of A Shared-Death Experience
One of the ultimate mysteries is what happens after we die. For some, they've experienced a shared-death experience. But what exactly is this phenomenon?
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Troubling Details About The Munsters' Butch Patrick
The woes of former child stars have made the cover pages of tabloids for decades. Here are four troubling details about The Munsters' Butch Patrick.
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Mount Trashmore: The Engineering Marvel That Transformed A Landfill Into A Park
The United States is filled with odd and curious landmarks. One such is Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore, which became a marvel in upscaling engineering.
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Why Benito Mussolini Had His Own Son-In-Law Executed
Benito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law.
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The Horrifying Hobby Killer Charles Albright Used On His Victims
Texas killer Charles Albright horrifyingly used what he'd learned from a hobby on his three known victims.
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The Creepiest Stories In Appalachian Folklore
A hallmark of every culture is its folklore. The Appalachian region is certainly rich in these tales and legends. These are some of the creepiest of them all.
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The Common Water Bird Behavior That Has Been Linked To High Extinction Rates
Tragically, the world has already lost some incredible birds to extinction. And a lot of water birds seem to be fond of a behavior that's dangerous to them.
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