Audio Invasion: How the Theremin Went From Soviet Labs to Hollywood
The theremin—a spooky instrument that scored the biggest sci-fi films of the 1950s—was invented by accident.
2023-10-10 03:26
The Eerie Legend of the ‘Old Leatherman,’ Connecticut’s Silent Wanderer
For decades, a man dressed head to toe in leather moved through Connecticut and New York. Who was he, and what did he want?
2023-10-07 03:18
Guided by Voices: 7 Books Supposedly Written by Ghosts
From famous authors to a Roman emperor, these spirits sure had a lot to share.
2023-09-29 22:53
The Girl With the Green Ribbon: A Grisly History of ‘Headless Woman’ Stories
Precursors to the story about the girl with the green ribbon were written by Washington Irving, Alexandre Dumas, and more famous authors.
2023-09-19 01:18
16 Cryptids That Might (Or Might Not) Exist
Almost every country has its own cryptid, from giant bats in Java to enormous water hounds in Ireland.
2023-09-14 03:30
The Bizarre (and Blatantly False) Conspiracy Theory That Says the Middle Ages Never Happened
We’re currently living in the year 1725, not 2023. At least, that’s what adherents of the Phantom Time Hypothesis would have you believe. The historical conspiracy theory alleges that the years spanning from 614 to 911 CE never actually happened.
2023-09-14 01:29
10 Thundering Facts About Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus suffers from an identity crisis of epic proportions. Even today, many people only know this amazing animal as the Brontosaurus, a name that was discarded 111 years ago. Really, it’s a shame. The real Apatosaurus deserves way more respect for w
2023-09-11 21:15
Nagoro, Japan, Is the Creepy Doll Capital of the World
Nagoro, Japan, is home to less than 30 human residents, but hundreds of creepy, life-sized dolls, called kakashi, populate the town.
2023-09-10 19:58
11 Miniature Mischief-Makers From World Folklore
The milk has curdled? Must be a brownie. Someone drank all your wine? Your cellar might be infested with clurichauns.
2023-09-09 04:27
Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:24
Bleat Along to Classic Holiday Tunes With This Goat Christmas Album
The music might be silly, but it's kind of catchy—and all for an excellent cause.
2023-09-06 22:21
20 Highly Unusual Truck Spills
Sometimes a truck unloads its cargo unexpectedly early.
2023-09-06 05:49