Unsolved Mystery: the Lead Masks Case of Vintém Hill
On August 20, 1966, a young boy was flying his kite on Vintém Hill in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He noticed what looked like two piles of clothes lying parallel to each other in a small depression on the hill. Upon further inspection, he realized that he was looking at two dead bodies. Immediately, […]
The 6 Most Dangerous Places in the World
Today, we’re going to take you on a tour through the most dangerous places on Earth. As travelers, we have a natural curiosity about the world around us. We want to explore the fringes of Earth. We want to see everything we’re not supposed to see. However, these six places are so deadly that even […]
The 6 Weirdest Planets in the Observable Universe
When we realize that we are but microcosmic specks within an infinitely expanding universe, it can feel both liberating and scary. What strange, incomprehensible phenomena lurks throughout the deeper reaches of space? Astronomers have not even observed a fraction of our universe (and possibly never will). Still, thanks to rapid advancements in telescopic technology, we […]
“Jennifer Fergate,” the Unidentified Woman Who May Have Been a Spy
On June 3rd, 1995, the body of an unidentified woman was found inside room 2805 of the luxurious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Oslo, Norway. As investigators scrambled to piece together a cohesive explanation of what happened to her, the circumstances surrounding her death only became more mysterious. To this day, it is still unknown […]
5 of the Strangest Small Towns in the World
From a real-life Silent Hill to an entire town confined to a single building, our world is full of unorthodox places that host unorthodox people. Today, we’re going to go over five of the absolute strangest small towns in the world. Centralia, Pennsylvania Centralia, Pennsylvania was once a thriving mining town with roughly 1,000 residents. […]
How a Simple Mistake Brought Down the Silk Road
On October 1, 2013, undercover federal agents entered a San Francisco library to arrest 29 year-old drug kingpin Ross Ulbricht. Most who knew Ulbricht never would have expected him to be involved in drug dealing. Born in Austin, Texas, he came from a privileged background. He was an Eagle Scout who scored 1460 on his […]
The 5 Most Bizarre Restaurants in the World
A restaurant that takes pride in the negative impact it has on your health? One that has you dining beside the dead? A toilet-themed restaurant? These bizarre restaurants may not be made for those seeking fine dining. But adventurous eaters will love them. The Heart Attack Grill – Las Vegas, Nevada The Heart Attack Grill […]
5 Insane Facts About Scientology
Founded in 1954 by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard, the Church of Scientology is notorious for its nonsensical belief system, inhumane treatment of its members, and, for whatever reason, celebrity involvement. And while the majority of the world dismisses Scientology as a joke at best and dangerous cult at worst, it remains religion’s biggest […]
Did Aliens Really Crash-Land at Roswell?
The Roswell Incident is heralded by UFO enthusiasts as undeniable evidence that extraterrestrial life has made contact with Earth. The conspiracy’s proponents assert that the U.S. government is hiding its knowledge of alien life from the public. But what really happened at Roswell, New Mexico in 1947? Is there an air of truth to the […]
Kevin Smith Movies Ranked from Worst to Best
Since creating 1994’s DIY hit Clerks, writer/director Kevin Smith has been one of the most talked-about figures in the world of cinema. Over the years, his fame has reached the uppermost echelon of the mainstream. Films like Chasing Amy and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back are staples of pop culture. And while he is […]