Month: March 2022

The past two years have seen many establishments having to close their doors either temporarily or permanently. Whether it has been learning institutions, entertainment venues, or places to eat, their value is appreciated now more than ever. With the recent closure announcement of a pub—Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, just north of London—that

While many know the infamous murders of children like James Bulger and JonBenet Ramsey, there are many more children who have suffered horrific deaths that have not received nearly the same media attention. This list serves to bring attention to those children so that their memories are not forgotten. Related: 10 Incredibly Tragic Unsolved Child

Industrial growth was the driving force in creating the modern world. The economic progress of a country greatly depends on its industrial progress. But this industrial growth, in most cases, comes with a useless byproduct or end-cycle waste. This industrial waste cannot be left casually lying around, so we have to ask: what do they

Humanity seems to love contemplating its own widespread destruction, leading to a rich variety of post-apocalyptic novels which imagine horrific situations for the few survivors who remain after the end of the world. Giants of the genre include Richard Matheson’s vampire plague in I Am Legend (1954), Stephen King’s flu pandemic in The Stand (1978),

Football (or soccer, to you Americans) was first invented in 1863—that’s nearly 160 years of the beautiful game. In that time, we’ve seen the good, the amazing, the ugly, and the downright weird. Many football-holics may believe they’ve seen everything there is to see, only for an event on or off the pitch to capture

Greek mythology is a treasure trove of outlandish and incredible stories. At the forefront of these tales, spearheading the ridiculousness, are the Greek gods. The Greek pantheon is infamous for its ruthlessness and cruelty, especially toward mortals and lesser gods. In this list, we’ll take a look at 10 of the pettiest punishments ever doled

The best actors become someone else entirely once they step onto the stage or into the camera frame. Their performances are so convincing that audiences are moved to tears or laughter—sometimes making fans think they aren’t acting at all. Some of these actors have been performing for decades. They’ve perfected their craft, while others are

One would expect that most film adaptations are from famous novels, which is the case in some instances. But through the years, plenty of well-known movies were adapted from short stories printed in newspapers or book compilations—with famous and not-so-famous authors’ shorter reads becoming movie blockbusters. Films like Apocalypse Now, Minority Report, 3:10 to Yuma,

You may not believe this, but sleeping is a very controversial topic. People are torn between what the doctors say about an average of 8 hours a night and celebrities like Steve Harvey saying if you sleep 8 hours a day, you will never be successful in life. No matter where you fall on the

It’s always thrilling when archaeological discoveries are announced or ancient shipwrecks are found on the ocean floor. Over the past couple of decades, there have been amazing discoveries of sarcophagi, pyramids, temples, lost cities, rare fossils, and a whole lot more. On this list are just a few of these types of fascinating finds that

Everybody says follow your dream, but when you go to a career fair, the people who make a lot of money have made a deal with the devil and worked in sales. Not my idea of a good time. What if you could actually follow your dreams and still make some good money. There are

There is one part of the human body that has been the greatest source of numerous myths, legends, and superstitions—the eye. The symbolism of the human eye has been found in cultures around the world for thousands of years, and many of these symbols still exist today. The eyes have long been considered the windows

When the average person sees a bug, they think of being bitten, stung, the diseases they carry, and the property they can damage—generally bad thoughts. But what if the bugs we loath could save our lives? From sniffing out a horrible disease to treating skin conditions, various bugs and insects can come to humanity’s aid.

We have all heard about actors almost being cast in a role even though they did not seem right for the part. However, some casting ideas are laughable or even outrageous. These are 10 of the all-time most bizarre would-be pairings of actors with memorable motion picture characters. Related: 10 Shocking Films From The Early

While the classic charm of fetes and raffles will always endure, today’s world continues to surprise us with unique waves of fundraising trends. Creative ways to raise the bar are always on the horizon—from the ingenious to the wacky and everything in between. So no need to sell candy or magazines or get pledges for

Anyone who’s ever watched Naked and Afraid has placed themselves—hypothetically and perhaps less nakedly—in the contestants’ precarious positions. Clothed or otherwise, if you were stranded in God knows where for a few weeks, could you live off the land until help arrives or evacuation is possible? In such scenarios, survival can depend on knowing what’s

Dead is dead unless you’re talking about zombies, right? Well, there are people out there who believe some celebrities may have faked their death. Everyone who thought Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur, and Michael Jackson were gone for good—think again. Some have set out to prove that these and other famous figures didn’t actually die but

Darkness falls early in Britain. Its ancient history is rich with murder, disease, and natural disasters, which makes it the perfect destination for dark and macabre tours—if you dare. Stroll through the streets of London where serial killers have stalked their prey and thousands were killed by plague, fire, and wartime bombs. Travel to the

For every Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy, there are just as many maniacs, murderous mugs, and mind-meltingly malicious madmen who never get the same levels of public awareness. The more famous gory crimes, although often packaged and traded onward via novels, TV shows, and movies, horrific (and perversely glamorous, in a way),

In a world where roughly 6,500 different languages are currently spoken, an assortment of common symbols, emblems, and logos can often bridge the gap between cultures. Certain images, and the concepts they represent, can be easily recognized by most. However, some of the most familiar images associated with modern ideas, products, or movements come to

GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have been a hot topic of debate in recent years. Some people believe that they are unsafe and want them banned, while others believe that they are a perfectly safe and a necessary part of our food system. So who is right? And what do we really know about GMOs?

The narrator of Edgar Allan Poe’s 1835 short story “Berenice” asks a disturbing question: “How is it that from beauty I have derived a type of unloveliness?” What if the narrator had asked this question in reverse, as “How is it that from unloveliness I have derived a type of beauty?” How much more disturbing

Films function as time capsules, showcasing the fashions, hairstyles, slang, and the concerns of society at the time they were made. That’s why it’s a tragedy when any film becomes lost. The reasons a film can go missing are many—vault fires, film cans being misplaced or stolen, or just general indifference in preservation. A staggering

Optical illusions often go viral on the internet. Is the dress beige or blue? Are the shoes turquoise or pink? These types of illusions are mostly attributed to how a person perceives color. Some illusions, however, depend on just the right conditions to freak people out. Here are 10 optical illusions that are sure to

When it comes to world records, it is as if they are made to be broken. As if there is a never-ending bar set in place challenging humanity to always up the ante. No matter how remarkable, weird, or dumb we may find them, there is always something fascinating about setting records and the people

Over the years, television broadcasting has proved vital across the globe. Millions of people watch television daily. The evolution of television made it the primary source of information and entertainment for everyone worldwide. Information and entertainment are pretty much what modern-day society is all about. Even with the rise of social media, television broadcasting keeps

It’s no secret that board games can be addictive. There’s something about gathering around the table with friends and family, working together to achieve a common goal, or trying to be the last one standing that just makes for a good time. While most games are fun, some board games have developed cult-like followings, with

Usually, when people think of English Renaissance drama, they think of the plays by Shakespeare that they studied in school, such as Romeo and Juliet (1597) and Hamlet (c. 1599–1601). English Renaissance theater (also known as Elizabethan or Jacobean) refers to the theater of England between 1558 and 1642. Nowadays, English Renaissance plays are often

“Lay your ear close to the hill.Do you not catch the tiny clamour,Busy click of an elfin hammer,Voice of the Lepracaun singing shrillAs he merrily plies his trade?He’s a spanAnd a quarter in height.Get him in sight, hold him tight,And you’re a madeMan!” These lines from “The Lepracaun, or Fairy Shoemaker” by Irish poet William

Some Roman writers are very well-known, notably Virgil, who wrote the Aeneid; Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king who, when not ruling the empire, wrote his Meditations; and Suetonius, the historian who composed biographies of Julius Caesar and the first eleven emperors. You might even recognize the names of Tacitus or Livy, but there are hundreds of