The Real Dangers of Cannibalism
Uncover the hidden dangers of cannibalism: health risks, legal pitfalls, and societal taboos in this eye-opening exploration.
The Haunting Legend of the Bell Witch and Bell Witch Cave
Explore the chilling legend of the Bell Witch and Bell Witch Cave in Tennessee, home to paranormal mysteries and eerie encounters.
What is Shanghaiing? A Quick Overview of Forced Labor at Sea
Shanghaiing was the forced conscription of sailors using deception, drugs, or coercion — a legal practice in U.S. ports until it was banned in 1906.
Serial Killer Statistics: Facts, Victims, and Data Worldwide
Explore the most comprehensive collection of serial killer statistics, including global and U.S. data on victims, perpetrators, and trends over the decades.
Unveiling the Witch of Endor: In the Bible and Beyond
The Witch of Endor takes up very little space in the Bible, but she’s an important character to some because she’s the only witch specifically mentioned in this text. She appears in the Book of Samuel, but only briefly. The Bible never mentions the witch by name. It doesn’t describe her in detail. Due to […]
How Serial Killer Richard Ramirez’s Teeth Got Him Convicted
The “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez was an American serial killer who murdered at least 13 people. Ramirez operated primarily in Los Angeles, California, from 1984 through 1985. The police caught Ramirez in 1985. And Richard Ramirez’s teeth were part of the evidence that swayed the courts to convict him. Fun Fact: Ramirez stayed at the […]
Spoiler: Cannibalism is Legal in the United States (Mostly)
Shockingly, cannibalism is legal throughout the majority of the United States. No laws expressly prohibit the act of consuming human flesh in 49 states. The majority of cases where cannibalism has been a legal problem involved a different crime. For example, Joe Methany and Jeffrey Dahmer fed flesh to unsuspecting consumers — after they murdered […]
Famous Occultist Aleister Crowley’s Last Words
People claim the famed occultist Aleister Crowley left the mortal plane with some interesting choice words, but it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake about the magician’s life. Were Aleister Crowley’s last words profane or profound? Were they an admission of guilt or repentance for his witchy ways? Well, that really depends on […]
Octopus Tentacles: The Alien Truth about Their Biology
Let’s start by saying that Octopuses probably aren’t aliens. That being said, these creatures have qualities that are certainly alien to us. For example, the octopus has three hearts and a brain that encompasses its entire body. And, almost disturbingly, octopus tentacles can move on their own. Most people look at octopus tentacles and think […]
Gloomy Sunday: Sad Truth about the Urban Legend
Music has the power to dominate our neurons and control our emotions. A good song can brighten our day while a sad one can leave us in tears. But it’s hard to imagine a song can push us over the edge in a way legend says “Gloomy Sunday” has done to many. Content Warning: Suicide […]
