curiosities

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 27, 2021

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak • November 27, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • Nov 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • November 20, 2021

Inside The Mysterious Canneto Di Caronia Fires That Villagers Blamed On The Devil

Starting in 2004, the residents of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily began seeing everyday objects burst into flames — and everyone from arson investigators to exorcists were baffled.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 16, 2021

Inside The Mysterious Canneto Di Caronia Fires That Villagers Blamed On The Devil

Starting in 2004, the residents of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily began seeing everyday objects burst into flames — and everyone from arson investigators to exorcists were baffled.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 16, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 15, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • November 15, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 15, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 15, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • Nov 11, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • November 11, 2021

Inside Bedlam And The Real Horror Story Of The Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Royal Hospital in England was the first facility of its kind to treat people with mental illness — but poor management and funding turned it into a chaotic institution that came to define the word "bedlam."

By Leah Silverman • Nov 10, 2021

Inside Bedlam And The Real Horror Story Of The Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Royal Hospital in England was the first facility of its kind to treat people with mental illness — but poor management and funding turned it into a chaotic institution that came to define the word "bedlam."

By Leah Silverman • November 10, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 7, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • November 7, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

Meet The Australian Quokka, The Smiling Marsupial That Poses For Cute Selfies

Known as the world's happiest animal, the smiling quokka of Western Australia's Rottnest Island is like an excitable kangaroo that's the size of a cat.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 4, 2021

Meet The Australian Quokka, The Smiling Marsupial That Poses For Cute Selfies

Known as the world's happiest animal, the smiling quokka of Western Australia's Rottnest Island is like an excitable kangaroo that's the size of a cat.

By Erin Kelly • November 4, 2021