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The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 4, 2020
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The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff August 4, 2020

This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 14, 2020
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This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff July 14, 2020

Scientists Just Found An Alien-Like ‘E.T. Sponge’ In The Pacific Ocean’s ‘Forest Of The Weird’

Officially named Advhena magnifica, or magnificent alien, this new glass sponge species found in the deep Pacific Ocean looks a lot like an alien from a Hollywood movie.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 13, 2020
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Scientists Just Found An Alien-Like ‘E.T. Sponge’ In The Pacific Ocean’s ‘Forest Of The Weird’

Officially named Advhena magnifica, or magnificent alien, this new glass sponge species found in the deep Pacific Ocean looks a lot like an alien from a Hollywood movie.

By Natasha Ishak July 13, 2020

How A TV Repairman, A Mortician, And A Ragtag Crew Of Futurists Cryonically Froze The First Man

Robert Nelson had no professional background or even a college degree, yet he found himself at the center of a nascent scientific movement — and then things got messy.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 1, 2020

How A TV Repairman, A Mortician, And A Ragtag Crew Of Futurists Cryonically Froze The First Man

Robert Nelson had no professional background or even a college degree, yet he found himself at the center of a nascent scientific movement — and then things got messy.

By Marco Margaritoff July 1, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 30, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak June 30, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 15, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn June 15, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2020

South Korean Soccer Team Claims It Didn’t Know The Mannequins It Used To Fill Stadium Seats Were Sex Dolls

A total of about 30 sex dolls were placed in the stands — some of them holding signs advertising X-rated websites.

By Marco Margaritoff May 18, 2020
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South Korean Soccer Team Claims It Didn’t Know The Mannequins It Used To Fill Stadium Seats Were Sex Dolls

A total of about 30 sex dolls were placed in the stands — some of them holding signs advertising X-rated websites.

By Marco Margaritoff May 18, 2020

This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting May 8, 2020
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This Week In History News, May 3 – 9

William Wallace's 13th-century fort revealed, gaps in Earth's geological record uncovered, most dangerous place in history determined.

By All That's Interesting May 8, 2020
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