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A Japanese Company Hopes To Build An Elevator Into Space By 2050

Japan's Obayashi Corporation is making progress on their plan to build a massive elevator with a 22,000-mile tether that could send humans to the International Space Station in just two-and-a-half hours.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2024

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A Japanese Company Hopes To Build An Elevator Into Space By 2050

Japan's Obayashi Corporation is making progress on their plan to build a massive elevator with a 22,000-mile tether that could send humans to the International Space Station in just two-and-a-half hours.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2024

Ancient Rock Carvings Uncovered In The Jungles Of South America May Be The Largest In The World

Carved between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago, these enormous engravings are located along the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 6, 2024

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Ancient Rock Carvings Uncovered In The Jungles Of South America May Be The Largest In The World

Carved between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago, these enormous engravings are located along the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 6, 2024

Inside The 700 Deaths At Georgia’s Lake Lanier, From Tragic Drownings To Freak Electrocutions

Since Lake Lanier was created in 1956, an estimated 700 victims have died in its waters — and some people even believe this reservoir is cursed.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 4, 2024

Inside The 700 Deaths At Georgia’s Lake Lanier, From Tragic Drownings To Freak Electrocutions

Since Lake Lanier was created in 1956, an estimated 700 victims have died in its waters — and some people even believe this reservoir is cursed.

By Austin Harvey • June 4, 2024

A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 4, 2024

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A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 4, 2024

This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 3, 2024

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This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey • June 3, 2024

The Story Of Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The ‘Ideal Soviet Society’

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia, leaving it frozen in time.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2024

The Story Of Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The ‘Ideal Soviet Society’

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia, leaving it frozen in time.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2024

A Las Vegas Family Claims They Captured A Video Of Aliens In Their Backyard — And An Expert Crime Scene Analyst Agrees

The footage captured in April 2023 shows bizarre figures and shadows in a family's backyard in Las Vegas, and crime scene analyst Scott Roder says it may be proof that extraterrestrial beings exist.

By Amber Morgan • May 28, 2024

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A Las Vegas Family Claims They Captured A Video Of Aliens In Their Backyard — And An Expert Crime Scene Analyst Agrees

The footage captured in April 2023 shows bizarre figures and shadows in a family's backyard in Las Vegas, and crime scene analyst Scott Roder says it may be proof that extraterrestrial beings exist.

By Amber Morgan • May 28, 2024

Mystery Behind Why The Easter Island Statues Were Built May Finally Be Solved

A high concentration of the 900 statues are located on the coast of the remote island and researchers have always wondered why they were constructed – until now.

By Caroline Redmond • May 26, 2024

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Mystery Behind Why The Easter Island Statues Were Built May Finally Be Solved

A high concentration of the 900 statues are located on the coast of the remote island and researchers have always wondered why they were constructed – until now.

By Caroline Redmond • May 26, 2024

An Iron Age Chariot With Horse And Rider In Tow Was Discovered In England

While the practice of burying chariots may not have been unusual for the time period, finding horses and a driver included in the burial is.

By Bernadette Deron • May 25, 2024

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An Iron Age Chariot With Horse And Rider In Tow Was Discovered In England

While the practice of burying chariots may not have been unusual for the time period, finding horses and a driver included in the burial is.

By Bernadette Deron • May 25, 2024

Inside The 15 Most Frightening Stories Of Ghost Ships From History

Over the centuries, numerous vessels have been found floating on the high seas without a crew — here are some of the most disturbing cases.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 24, 2024

Inside The 15 Most Frightening Stories Of Ghost Ships From History

Over the centuries, numerous vessels have been found floating on the high seas without a crew — here are some of the most disturbing cases.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 24, 2024