The mysterious death of the silent film actress Virginia Rappe
On September 9, 1921, tragedy struck when the silent film actress Virginia Rappe passed away under mysterious circumstances.
Weird
Discover here stories from the weird, odd and unusual things. Sometimes creepy, sometimes tragic, but all that’s very interesting.
Dunkleosteus: One of the largest and fiercest sharks 380 million years ago
The name Dunkleosteus is a combination of two words: ‘osteon’ is a Greek word for bone, and Dunkle is named after David Dunkle. A well-known American paleontologist whose study mostly…
Blue Babe: A 36,000-year-old incredibly preserved carcass of a male steppe bison embedded in permafrost in Alaska
The remarkably well-preserved bison was first discovered by gold miners in 1979 and handed over to scientists as a rare find, being the only known example of a Pleistocene bison reclaimed from the permafrost. That said, it didn’t stop gastronomically curious researchers from whipping up a batch of Pleistocene-era bison neck stew.
The 12 most gruesome methods of torture and execution in human history
It’s quite true that we humans are the kindest beings to ever exist in this world. Nevertheless, a number of events from our history prove that inside our compassionate attitudes…
The Necronomicon: The dangerous and forbidden “Book of the Dead”
In the dark corners of ancient civilizations and hidden amongst scrolls of forbidden knowledge lies a tome that has seized the minds of many. It is known as the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. Its origins shrouded in mystery and surrounded by tales of unspeakable horror, the mere mention of its name sends shivers down the spines of those who dare to delve into its forbidden pages.
Early American humans used to hunt giant armadillos and live inside their shells
Glyptodons were large, armored mammals that grew to the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, and natives took shelter inside their gigantic shells.
Have you heard of Ronald Opus and the strangest suicide case in American History?
The risk factors for suicidal ideation can be divided into three categories: psychiatric disorders, life events, and family history. Generally, suicide is a tragedy and a great loss to the…
A mysterious grapefruit-sized fur ball turned out to be a ‘perfectly preserved’ 30,000-year-old squirrel
Gold miners unearthed a mangled lump of mummified flesh, which upon further inspection turned out to be a balled-up Arctic ground squirrel.
The Tully Monster – a mysterious prehistoric creature from the blue
The Tully Monster, a prehistoric creature that has long puzzled scientists and marine enthusiasts alike.
Leviathan: Impossible to defeat this ancient sea monster!
The sea serpents have been depicted as undulating in the deep water and coiled around ships and boats, putting an end to the life of seafarers.
