curiosities

Vesna Vulović, The Flight Attendant Who Survived A Fall Of 33,000 Feet

Vesna Vulović was the only survivor of JAT Flight 367, which crashed on January 26, 1972, in the modern-day Czech Republic after there was an explosion in the baggage compartment.

By Katie Serena • Jun 8, 2026

Vesna Vulović, The Flight Attendant Who Survived A Fall Of 33,000 Feet

Vesna Vulović was the only survivor of JAT Flight 367, which crashed on January 26, 1972, in the modern-day Czech Republic after there was an explosion in the baggage compartment.

By Katie Serena • June 8, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 8, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • June 8, 2026

The Mysterious Story Of Etta Place, The Romantic Companion Of The Sundance Kid

No one knows Etta Place's real name, or what happened to her after she fled to South America alongside Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1901.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 1, 2026

The Mysterious Story Of Etta Place, The Romantic Companion Of The Sundance Kid

No one knows Etta Place's real name, or what happened to her after she fled to South America alongside Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1901.

By Rivy Lyon • June 1, 2026

The Story Of Lina Medina, The Youngest Mother In The World

Lina Medina was only five years old when a doctor discovered she was seven months pregnant. And on May 14, 1939, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gerardo.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 29, 2026

The Story Of Lina Medina, The Youngest Mother In The World

Lina Medina was only five years old when a doctor discovered she was seven months pregnant. And on May 14, 1939, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gerardo.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 29, 2026

27 Victorian Death Photos And The Disturbing History Behind Them

To this day, Victorian death pictures remain chilling artifacts of a bygone era that's shocking to modern sensibilities.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 27, 2026

27 Victorian Death Photos And The Disturbing History Behind Them

To this day, Victorian death pictures remain chilling artifacts of a bygone era that's shocking to modern sensibilities.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 27, 2026

Meet Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps

With 103 confirmed kills, Charles Benjamin Mawhinney holds the record for most enemies taken down by a sniper in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • May 25, 2026

Meet Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps

With 103 confirmed kills, Charles Benjamin Mawhinney holds the record for most enemies taken down by a sniper in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • May 25, 2026

‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’: Inside The South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026

‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’: Inside The South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body made 23 medical staff sick.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body made 23 medical staff sick.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

During an exhibition game in April 1931, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth then Lou Gehrig, but some believe that her performance was a publicity stunt.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 21, 2026

17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

During an exhibition game in April 1931, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth then Lou Gehrig, but some believe that her performance was a publicity stunt.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 21, 2026

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2026

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

What Happened To Lars Mittank, The German Tourist Who Vanished Near A Bulgarian Airport?

On July 8, 2014, 28-year-old Lars Mittank disappeared in a field near the Varna Airport in Bulgaria — and some of his last known moments were caught on video.

By Tim Brinkhof • May 18, 2026

What Happened To Lars Mittank, The German Tourist Who Vanished Near A Bulgarian Airport?

On July 8, 2014, 28-year-old Lars Mittank disappeared in a field near the Varna Airport in Bulgaria — and some of his last known moments were caught on video.

By Tim Brinkhof • May 18, 2026