In modern times, Hell is often seen as an abstract concept, even for believers. However, throughout history, Hell was often considered a concrete place, usually contained within the center of the Earth. Archaeological anomalies were often explained in supernatural terms. In the absence of scientific explanation, it is easy to see why so many sites

Suicide bombing is synonymous with terrorists today, but that hasn’t always been the case. It used to be the mainstay of standing armies and was extensively used by the Axis powers during World War II. The kamikaze of Japan are a well-known example. Japanese pilots were trained to ram their airplanes into Allied ships. Other

This November marks 55 years since President John F. Kennedy (JFK) was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Just seconds after the fatal headshot, a crowd of horrified spectators scrambled up Dealey Plaza’s now-famous grassy knoll in search of a shooter. Then as now, the idea that the murderer was a lone

The Southern Poverty Law Center calls the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) “arguably the most obnoxious and rabid hate group in America.”[1] They became notorious for their protests of military funerals and their message, “God Hates America.” An Internet Explorer search for “God Hates Fags” takes you directly to Westboro’s web page. The WBC does more

Dogs are man’s best friends. Agreed! They are faithful, loyal, and reliable. Sometimes, though, things could go the opposite route and these same animals will turn against their owners, mauling them to death. Although it’s sickening to think about, some dogs will even eat the remains of their owners. The killings are usually gory and

China is a powerhouse that thrives on progress. One multipurpose field seeing great strides from this country is genetics. In recent years, China’s studies have included many world firsts and incredible medical advances. There exists a strange side, too. Scientists are creating things never seen in nature, rewriting the rules on reproduction, and keeping the

If the news of the week has got you down, this list will do its best to cheer you up. Here we only talk about stories that will lift your spirits because they are positive, amusing, or inspirational. If you prefer to learn about the stranger goings-on of the week, click here to read the