Amid the Cold War‘s heated rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, an extraordinary tale unfolded outside of the spotlight of politics, warfare, and ideology. It took place hundreds of kilometers above the Earth’s surface. This is the captivating story of Laika. She was an ordinary stray dog plucked from the streets of …
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In a world of towering legends and larger-than-life characters, there was one colossal figure who stood tall, both literally and figuratively: Andre the Giant. Andrew was a wrestling icon and famed actor. He was a living spectacle of epic proportions. Both his immense size and his in-ring abilities left audiences awestruck. However, among his peers …
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We all know the dunce cap – that basic cone hat that no student ever wanted to bear. Of all of education’s curiosities and odd trends, the dunce cap stands out for its unique blend of notoriety and negativity. It evokes visions of mischievous schoolchildren and reckless troublemakers. This conical headpiece has a history much …
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It may sound strange, but when Clara Petacci was shot by the firing squad on April 28, 1945, and hung up in the center of Milan along with Benito Mussolini and 14 other Fascists, she got what she had wanted. You see, from a young age, Clara Petacci wanted two things – to be famous …
Amidst the great blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean lies a clandestine, tropical paradise shrouded in mystery and natural beauty. Snake Island. Its name immediately gives away its reputation. It has long been considered to be one of the most dangerous, terrifying parcels of land anywhere on the planet – and for good reason. The …
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In the darkest, weirdest corners of folklore, a phenomenon known as the ‘rat king’ emerges. It is a fascinatingly disturbing creature composed of many squealing, wiggling rats held together by a bunch of tangled tails. It is both captivating and repulsive, a visual representation of nature’s ability to create chaos. Historically, rat kings are considered …
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Throughout history, plenty of evil, ignoble characters have come and gone. From murderers and thieves to the unspeakable acts of history’s most prolific serial killers. However, when one pictures such a character, it would be unthinkable to imagine a child. One as young as eleven-years-old, carrying out such deeds – but, alas, such a case …
When a neighbor found eight-year-old Oxana Malaya in the woods one day outside her home in Ukraine, she was shocked by what she saw. A little girl, living among wild dogs, who walked on all fours and barked just like the rest of the pack. This little girl wasn’t acting. She had been raised by …
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Sanju Bhagat learned to live with the strange bulging stomach that made him look like a pregnant man. It drew laughter from his neighbors, but Sanju had more important things to worry about. Most importantly, earning enough money for himself and his family to live on. Over time, however, his enormous stomach continued to grow …
Sanju Bhagat’s Twin Lived Inside Him For 36 Years Read More »
The supernatural realm. The home of ghosts, demons, and hauntings. In this realm, there exist few characters and stories that elicit such a combination of fear and recognition as her – Annabelle. Her name and likeness became famous through the Conjuring film series. She has now become synonymous with tales of dark, supernatural encounters. Annabelle …
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