Month: June 2020

England is a land long known for its eccentricities. From their love of pigs blood-laden black pudding for breakfast to the judicial system which insists on using syphilis-masking wigs, cheese rolling, and pope effigy burning; the English have a long and proud tradition of kookiness. Here are some of the finest oddballs England has ever

As protests and riots continue to grow surrounding the death of George Floyd, areas around the country are becoming epicenters for the movement, but none have gone so far as The Capital Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ). CHAZ is a newly-“designated” area of downtown Seattle that was established in the vacuum left when the police precinct

Deep in the mountains of Colorado, America’s only supermax prison houses the nation’s most violent inmates. The infamous ADX Florence has earned the nickname “The Alcatraz of the Rockies” because of its extreme security. Over 300 of the most vicious criminals in the United States spend 23 hours a day locked in their cells here.

The Ark of the Covenant. A gold-plated chest known for being the abode of the Ten Commandments: two stone tablets stating the ten most fundamental principles of Jewish and Christian life, and the basis of most, if not all, judicial laws of the modern world. The widely-accepted current belief is that it vanished from history

Much of the world remains in lockdown at the moment so there are a lot of places you can’t go. Though the real world is out of bounds that does not mean that you can’t take a little holiday, if you’re willing to get a little creative. Or enter the creative mode of Minecraft. Minecraft

When I was 23, I started losing my eyesight, and the doctors didn’t know why. It began innocently enough, with a less-than-perfect chart reading during a routine eye exam. Before long, I was referred from optometrists to ophthalmologists to neuro-ophthalmologists… and no one had a definitive diagnosis. When you’re stumping doctors whose titles have seven

The quarantine currently in force across much of the world is something we have not experienced before and watching a LOT of television and movies is the way many of us are coping with it. There are some movies that are better picks than others when you are trapped in your house though and this

The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865, and it holds the distinction of being the first modern war, but there’s more to it than that. The conflict saw more American casualties than any other in the nation’s history, and it tore the country apart. When the Democratic southern states seceded from the

2020 may be full of horrible news, but the ridiculous continues despite all that’s going on around the world. Here are ten stories that spread this week, and hopefully, they will be able to bring a smile to everyone’s faces as we step away from reality, if only for a short while. 10 ‘Cows Take

Are you aware that there is no Amazon rainforest anymore? Ok, that’s not true. But do you know what is true? There is a form of ethnic cleansing occurring in China right now. Corruption, disease, a growing income gulf, food shortages. How will the public even know about any of this unless clued-in, virtuous people

You can always find scarier and more sinister Japanese versions of popular American urban legends, and Hachishakusama is another example. Dubbed the “Japanese Slender Man” by many who see her, Hachishakusama arrives with a story frightening enough to keep you awake at night. The Slender Man has transcended its origin and made its way to

Even though Nicolas Cage has become a meme of his former self, back in the day he made some pretty cool movies. Cage, with his ability to bring comedy, action and a certain strangeness to every role he’s ever played, has ensured some over-the-top memorable scenes and fans are just waiting for him to get

To quote the late Douglas Adams (the beloved author of “The Hitckhikers Guide to the Galaxy” books): “Space is big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist’s, but that’s just peanuts to space.” Truer words

Another week has gone by, and 2020 still feels like the longest year in the history of mankind. Be that as it may, life does go on, and fortunately, so does the news, which isn’t all bad. People are still doing stupid stuff all the time, and every so often, a news story comes out

CBR (Chemical, Biological and Radiological) Warfare seems like a modern invention, however it has its roots back to Ancient times. It was originally described in the Greek Myths, as Hercules dipped arrows in venom and plagues were unleashed upon armies. Perhaps it was those tales that inspired some of these heinous creations. By today’s standards

In America, The Second Amendment of the Constitution gives people the right to keep and bear arms, and it is a right many consider completely sacred. Even those who feel that more restrictions are necessary would likely consider you on the fringe for suggesting that all firearms should be banned entirely, and might even still

The life of a clock seems straightforward. Tick until the battery pops, wait for it to be replaced, then tick some more. But just like cats, these time-keepers have a secret life. They influence each other, warp time, and attract the unconventional fringe in art. Thanks to the latter, people can now scare their kids

When it comes to investigating the minds of serial killers, it is their ability to hunt for prey with such cunning and calmness that disturbs us the most. For the rest of us well-adjusted people who have empathy for other human beings, we would never dream of harming another person, yet for the serial killer—manipulation

People everywhere are searching through their piles of old clothes for fabric to make face masks and this is prompting many to actually think about the clothing industry for the first time. Is our reliance on cheap and disposable clothes harming the planet? Are we exploiting people living in virtual slavery to save a few

You’ve all experienced this sort of thing: you buy a box of pop-tarts for the morning, get home and go to bed. You hear a rattling sound from the kitchen and go downstairs to investigate only to find your tasty, frosted breakfast treat floating in mid air over an open portal to hell which has

Some films amuse us. Some films move us. A few films change us. And some films change film. Whether it is the use of new and innovative techniques, or starting a new fashion in film making, or just making a small change to films as we know them, some movies will be remembered for changing

Because Hollywood has mischaracterized representations of Voodoo for decades, most people who aren’t directly familiar with the religion have a lot of misconceptions about what it truly is. That’s certainly true of a lot of things seen in movies and television shows, but when you’re talking about a major religion with around 60 million adherents,

Let’s be honest, many people still aren’t tech-savvy. The late-night calls from grandma and grandpa panicking because their router is sporting a flashing red light instead of a steady blue light should be enough evidence to show that not a whole lot of people understand technology. So even though you may be able to talk

Students of the bizarre know to expect the unexpected… but cats that give people an edge in business? Predicting death by what a person can and cannot smell? True tales, kids. Strange links are everywhere. Some have fascinating explanations, like Scooby-Doo’s connection to the RFK assassination. But plenty of others remain steeped in speculation and

If you look at the news these days, you’re not going to find many stories that deal with anything positive. There’s a viral outbreak, riots in the streets, and people are dying; it’s not good. So, why not forget about the bad crap that happened this week, and focus more on the ridiculous headlines the

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) COVID-19, “…spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period.” Top 10 Striking Images That Show Covid-19’s Impact On The World By now, this is old news. Most of us are fully aware of the dangers of

You know the happiest place on earth, but what about the creepiest place on earth? Even though Disney parks are known for bringing magic and good cheer to everyone that enters, they have their fair share of unsettling, creepy, and downright scary features. From ventriloquist dummies to human remains on rides (that’s right, plural) these

The music to come out of the small island country of New Zealand is as eclectic, varied and unique as the people themselves. Influenced by rock, pop, jazz, blues, hip-hop and the Maori people, New Zealand’s music inevitably gets its own creative kiwi interpretation. Here are ten tracks, some well-known, others not so much, to

Let’s face it: 2020 has been fairly miserable thus far. The only thing that seems to knock a lethal pandemic from world headlines are riots and looting amid protests against police brutality. We need some positivity right now – a reminder of Western Civilization’s myriad accomplishments to counteract our current rough patch. Top 10 Reasons

Since 1955, the Guinness World Records have been documenting and cataloging numerous feats, achievements, and characteristics of the world and its people in an annual publication. While numerous records have been documented, most are broken after a while, with many being broken numerous times after their initial recording. There are some that have never been