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The Real Story Of The Kandahar Giant, The 13-Foot Cryptid Purportedly Killed By U.S. Special Ops

In 2002, an elite tactical team was said to have killed the Kandahar Giant, a 13-foot-tall beast with flaming red hair, six fingers on each hand, and two sets of teeth.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 4, 2023

The Real Story Of The Kandahar Giant, The 13-Foot Cryptid Purportedly Killed By U.S. Special Ops

In 2002, an elite tactical team was said to have killed the Kandahar Giant, a 13-foot-tall beast with flaming red hair, six fingers on each hand, and two sets of teeth.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 4, 2023

The Story Behind The Utter Devastation Of The Great Kantō Earthquake Of 1923

On September 1, 1923, Japan was struck by the Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered a series of disasters including firestorms, tsunamis, and landslides that left more than 100,000 dead and 40,000 missing.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2023

The Story Behind The Utter Devastation Of The Great Kantō Earthquake Of 1923

On September 1, 1923, Japan was struck by the Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered a series of disasters including firestorms, tsunamis, and landslides that left more than 100,000 dead and 40,000 missing.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 19, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • August 19, 2023

The Legend Of The Shinigami, The Terrifying Grim Reapers Of Japanese Lore

Represented in both traditional Japanese plays and contemporary television shows, the shinigami are multi-faceted and often terrifying gods of death that lure humans to their demise.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 18, 2023

The Legend Of The Shinigami, The Terrifying Grim Reapers Of Japanese Lore

Represented in both traditional Japanese plays and contemporary television shows, the shinigami are multi-faceted and often terrifying gods of death that lure humans to their demise.

By Amber Morgan • August 18, 2023

Scientists Just Determined That The Hirota People Of Japan Intentionally Deformed Their Skulls Centuries Ago

For decades, archaeologists have wondered why the skeletons unearthed on the Japanese island of Tanegashima had flattened heads — and now a new study is finally providing answers.

By Cara Johnson • Aug 17, 2023

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Scientists Just Determined That The Hirota People Of Japan Intentionally Deformed Their Skulls Centuries Ago

For decades, archaeologists have wondered why the skeletons unearthed on the Japanese island of Tanegashima had flattened heads — and now a new study is finally providing answers.

By Cara Johnson • August 17, 2023

Two Climbers Just Broke The Speed Record For Ascending Earth’s 14 Highest Mountains

"If I'm going to change this sport, the best way I can do it is by showing that women are just as capable as men on these high mountains."

By Cara Johnson • Aug 10, 2023

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Two Climbers Just Broke The Speed Record For Ascending Earth’s 14 Highest Mountains

"If I'm going to change this sport, the best way I can do it is by showing that women are just as capable as men on these high mountains."

By Cara Johnson • August 10, 2023

French Daredevil Famous For High-Rise Stunts Dies After Falling From 68th Floor Of A Hong Kong Skyscraper

30-year-old Remi Lucidi was known for his urban adventures, which often saw him climbing massive skyscrapers and cranes.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 1, 2023

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French Daredevil Famous For High-Rise Stunts Dies After Falling From 68th Floor Of A Hong Kong Skyscraper

30-year-old Remi Lucidi was known for his urban adventures, which often saw him climbing massive skyscrapers and cranes.

By Austin Harvey • August 1, 2023

15 Photos Of The Maldives’ Sea Of Stars, A Beach Phenomenon Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook

On the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives, tourists gather every year in the hopes of seeing a magical light show — powered by bioluminescent phytoplankton.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2023

15 Photos Of The Maldives’ Sea Of Stars, A Beach Phenomenon Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook

On the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives, tourists gather every year in the hopes of seeing a magical light show — powered by bioluminescent phytoplankton.

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 27, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • July 27, 2023

Meet Peter Scully, The Depraved Predator Who Built A Child Pornography Empire On The Dark Web

Until his arrest in 2015, Peter Scully sold videos of himself torturing and sexually abusing young girls on his dark web site "No Limits Fun."

By Danielle Tinning • Jul 25, 2023

Meet Peter Scully, The Depraved Predator Who Built A Child Pornography Empire On The Dark Web

Until his arrest in 2015, Peter Scully sold videos of himself torturing and sexually abusing young girls on his dark web site "No Limits Fun."

By Danielle Tinning • July 25, 2023