Tickles, Thrills, And Terror: This Is Why Getting Scared Can Feel So Good
Watching a scary movie can be thrilling and can build lasting psychological resilience, according to researchers.
Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities
All the bizarre, seldom seen, and utterly delightfully odd and strange people, places and stories from a bygone era
When Did “Trick or Treat” Become Something We Say On Halloween?
The Halloween tradition has been around since the ancient Celtics!
Halloween History: When Did Ghosts Start Saying “Boo”?
There’s more than meets the eye with the iconic word of spooky season!
The Bennington Disappearances: Vermont’s Very Own Bermuda Triangle
The Bennington Triangle has left many scratching their heads.
The Muffin Man: Is The Beloved Nursery Rhyme Based On A Serial Killer?
Do you really know the Muffin Man?
Gastro-Royal Chronicles: The King Who Ate Himself to Death
An overindulgence in sweet treats ended up costing the ultimate price.
Archaeologists Unearth 400-Year-Old “Vampire” Child In Poland
The body was found face down and padlocked by the ankle, both practices intended to prevent a return from the grave.
A Doomsday Missile Silo Is For Sale In Nebraska
A doomsday do-over with a hefty price-tag!
Kentucky Man Finds 700+ Gold Coins in Cornfield
Found in pristine condition, the coins were likely buried during the U.S. Civil War.
That Time The U.S. Tried To Make Hippo Farming Happen
The U.S. government’s forgotten (and brief) fascination with hippo farming.