Humans Huda Abu-Suwa August 21, 2017 We have all seen movies or read books that describe psychopaths. They are often portrayed as cold-blooded killers or rapists or as just pure evil. While this is the case for some psychopaths, not all of them are violent killers. Some psychopaths have normal lives and jobs. If you

Movies and TV Oliver Taylor August 21, 2017 Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery. However, it is necessary to know where to draw the line between flattery and flagrant copyright infringement, especially among small movie studios that “imitate” successful blockbusters by “borrowing” their story lines, characters, and footage. In most cases,

Weird Stuff Mark Oliver August 20, 2017 Adolf Hitler thought he was going to win. The Nazis didn’t just take battle plans and explosives into World War II; they had plans for a whole new world order. When the fighting and the bloodshed were done, they were going to build a new fascist empire over

History Christy Heather August 20, 2017 The human mind seems to be programmed to think that things did not happen unless one can personally recall it happening. Historians must fight an uphill battle with the general population to convince them that the terrors and tragedies that haunt modern life are often but repetitions of historical

Movies and TV Gary Pullman August 19, 2017 Many stars of both genders and all ages in Hollywood, Europe, India, China, and elsewhere have complained of being sexually harassed or even assaulted by big-name studio executives, producers, directors, or fellow actors. Often, the stars refuse demands to trade sex for movie roles, but on occasion,

Humans Holly Bunker August 19, 2017 Children have amazingly resilient bodies. They can bend and shift in ways many adults can’t. They seem to endure countless bumps and bruises without any permanent damage and even manage to look cute throughout all their crazy charades. However, even children have their limits. There are all too many

Weird Stuff Samantha Spencer August 18, 2017 Oftentimes, conspiracy theories are outright dismissed as paranoia or the ramblings of fringe dwellers or quacks. Perhaps, this is usually the case. But some theories were frighteningly correct. 10 Cigarettes Cause Cancer Today, it’s common knowledge that tobacco products are deadly. For many, it seems outlandish that there

Movies and TV Oliver Taylor August 18, 2017 An adapted film is one from the story line of a successful novel, comic, play, TV show, or even another movie. However, as we will soon find out, the success of the source material does not necessarily equate to the success of the adapted film. Also, the

Crime Todd H Martin August 17, 2017 All of you know who Jack the Ripper is. Some of you know that the name comes from a letter to the police signed “Jack the Ripper” by the purported killer. But why “ripper”? A ripper is “a tool that is used to tear or break something,” and

Facts Adam R. Ramos August 17, 2017 These days, a blood transfusion is considered to be a standard and safe medical procedure due to the advancements in medicine that have occurred within the last century. But it wasn’t always that way. Before the 20th century, there were bizarre, unimaginable, and horrendous attempts to understand the

Weird Stuff Hannah McDonald August 16, 2017 One of the many reasons that skeptics dismiss fantastic stories of the supernatural and surreal is because of the people telling those stories. Bigfoot sightings, UFO abductions, and ghostly encounters are considered the province of yokels, uneducated folks, or loonies. “Consider the source” is a skeptic’s refrain when

Religion Marcus Lowth August 16, 2017 Whether a person called Jesus Christ ever actually existed or not, the story attributed to Him is largely, although unofficially, agreed by most atheists to be an allegory for the yearly journey of the Sun. Written accounts can be found that predate the lifetime of Jesus by thousands of

Creepy Aaron Ines August 15, 2017 The UAE has become the playground for the wealthy and powerful. But beneath the jaw-dropping architectural wonders, there exist stories that cast a shadow on the dazzling lights of the cities. Here are ten creepy urban legends from the United Arab Emirates. 10 The Abandoned Palace Built at a

Misconceptions Mark Oliver August 15, 2017 The legendary King Arthur—Britain’s great king who fought dragons and fairy queens alongside the magician Merlin—is so clouded in myth and fantasy that it’s hard to imagine that there is any real, historical fact in any of it. But there is a little truth hidden in the myth. There

Our World Sean Cowan August 14, 2017 O Canada! My friendly, safe, and inviting homeland. Sweet as maple syrup, the land of please and thank yous. We are known so much in that sense that the nation of “peace, order, and good government” has acquired a reputation as a rather dull society where nothing interesting

Misconceptions Gannon Kendrick August 14, 2017 Some of these words might make you beet red. But are the people who use them always misinformed, or is there more to the story? Whether we like it or not, the English language is changing and will continue to change. Even though it developed from a language that

Food Damian Black August 13, 2017 Fruits are wonders of sweetness and seed that we have grown over millennia to feed ourselves. We tend to think that the various fruits we enjoy have been only slightly altered on the orchards of domestication. The truth is that there are more interesting histories of fruit than you

Weird Stuff Delilah M. Rainey August 13, 2017 Throughout the subcontinent of India, hundreds of deities have been worshiped for thousands of years. There are countless fascinating stories surrounding all the different gods, goddesses, and demons that are believed to create mischief, mayhem, and miracles in the lives of us mere mortals here on Earth.

Our World Morris M. August 12, 2017 The press today doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Show the world one great piece of investigative journalism, and the world will show you a dozen more that fall under the category of “fake news.” Yet it wasn’t always this way. Not so long ago, fearless journalists spoke truth

Our World Jana Louise Smit August 12, 2017 Human remains are abundantly scattered throughout the world and ages. Among ancient anatomical parts, the skull remains the most fascinating since it is the nearest thing to a face. But skulls reveal more than looks. They also provide a glimpse into strange behaviors, unknown cultures, and the

Our World Morris M. August 11, 2017 Keeping up with the news is hard. So hard, in fact, that we’ve decided to save you the hassle by rounding up the most mind-blowing stories each week. There was only one major story on everyone’s lips these past seven days: the ongoing drumbeat toward war with North

Pop Culture Radu Alexander August 11, 2017 Censorship. Some deem it the tool of an oppressive regime, others consider it necessary to maintain the moral fabric of society. There were probably instances where it fulfilled both roles. However, in the case of these 10 works of entertainment, censorship either failed miserably or made things worse.

Misconceptions Nate Yungman August 10, 2017 If there’s one thing that movies and TV shows love, it’s a good true crime story. If there’s another thing that movies and TV shows love, it’s getting the facts wrong about those true crime stories. Hollywood has skewed how we view famous events to the point where the

Food Hannah McDonald August 10, 2017 When it comes to food, what is a staple in one country may be considered bizarre in another. One country’s classic is another country’s exotic novelty treat. One’s hot trend is another’s time-honored tradition. For example, American classics like peanut butter and root beer are considered odd and even

Crime Lyra Radford August 9, 2017 The criminal justice system can be a bit tricky. Even if investigators think they know who committed a crime, they still have to be able to link a suspect to the scene without a shadow of a doubt. This is great for those wrongfully accused, but it’s downright infuriating

Religion Alicia Sarkar August 9, 2017 For most people, religious practices are special activities that happen on the weekend or during the holidays. However, religious rituals have also involved incredible feats of endurance and challenges to test human limits. This list includes ten of the most challenging forms of religious practices found in traditions from

Pop Culture Radu Alexander August 8, 2017 There seems to be no limit to the lengths to which people will go to promote their new ventures. Celebrities seem like a good marketing tool, but they don’t always have a keen understanding of the real world around them. And, as you will see, neither do the

Facts Theta O’Neal August 8, 2017 Joseph Merrick, also known as The Elephant Man, is widely known as a medical oddity. His perplexing ailment led him to a life in the limelight, which was not always grand. Going from oddity show to oddity show, The Elephant Man faced many hardships until he finally found solace

Our World Jonathan H Kantor August 7, 2017 You may have noticed that humans tend to alter their surroundings to make themselves comfortable. We have been doing it since the dawn of agriculture. While most places remain livable, some have been so badly damaged that they are no longer safe for people to live in.

Movies and TV Sam Dunsmore August 7, 2017 Many people have claimed that television has rotted people’s minds. However, some people learn extremely important information from TV. The following shows helped people save either their own lives or the lives of those around them. 10 The Simpsons Ten-year-old Alex Hardy was eating lunch in his