Assassinations do not always go as planned. While they can certainly still be messy when successful, they can be weird or even hilarious when they they fail. The ridiculousness of the plot and the weird or dumb reason that an assassination failed will often be exposed when we analyze the details of the attempt. For

Most of us have an image in our heads of the world outside our own immediate surroundings. Even if we know that it’s not accurate down to the last detail, we’re comfortable with the fact that we at least have a vague idea of how things are out there. Unfortunately, a lot of that is

Birds do more than fly and tweet. Their family life includes love triangles and dropping the kids off at a creche. Their stories also show how one island loved a duck and what happens when the world’s deadliest bird is kept as a pet. These feathered creatures stun onlookers with daring survival situations. Meanwhile, scientists

Many of the world’s most famous landmarks are iconic symbols of a time gone by. They provide visitors from across the world with an insight into an era and a city’s heritage. Yet, despite their notability, there are some unique facts that you might not know about these world-famous landmarks, which draw tourists from all

The odds of winning big at a casino are against you, but the casino will do everything in its power to convince you that your jackpot is just around the corner. From free booze, buffets, and hotel stays to flashing lights and loud noises, these establishments have pulled out every trick to convince you to

Ed and Lorraine Warren were a husband-and-wife team who went on to become world-renowned paranormal investigators following probes into high-profile cases like The Amityville Horror, the Annabelle doll, and certain spooky events that inspired the Conjuring series. In 1952, the Warrens founded the oldest ghost hunting group in New England, wrote numerous books on their

Fantasy movies often conjure the most fantastic make-belief creatures. But one need not look to fiction to find creatures so surreal that they beggar belief. Earth’s natural world has a sense of humor—there are giant versions of normal species and spiders that look like rabbits. In the darker corners, fish suddenly melt and large creepy

Ancient statues are considered relics from the distant past. However, they sometimes contain other relics like scrolls, letters, money, or other items of historical importance. The finds are often surprising and coincidental because nobody would expect to find such items in the statues. But as we are about to find out, the items are often