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The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves.

By Leah Silverman Nov 6, 2018

The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves.

By Leah Silverman November 6, 2018

Long Island Man Believes That He’s Found His Missing Father’s Bones In His Own Basement

"After all this time and the suspicions, looking and trying to locate him after nearly 60 years, the family can now rest assured that we can give him a proper burial and memorial."

By Bernadette Deron Nov 2, 2018
Weird News

Long Island Man Believes That He’s Found His Missing Father’s Bones In His Own Basement

"After all this time and the suspicions, looking and trying to locate him after nearly 60 years, the family can now rest assured that we can give him a proper burial and memorial."

By Bernadette Deron November 2, 2018

Life On Earth May Once Have Been Purple, Researchers Say

The "Purple Earth" hypothesis suggests that retinal, a purple-pigmented molecule, once dominated plant life before chlorophyll— making for some not-so-green foliage.

By Caroline Redmond Oct 18, 2018
Science News

Life On Earth May Once Have Been Purple, Researchers Say

The "Purple Earth" hypothesis suggests that retinal, a purple-pigmented molecule, once dominated plant life before chlorophyll— making for some not-so-green foliage.

By Caroline Redmond October 18, 2018

New York Man Dies After Contracting Mad-Cow-Like Disease From Eating Squirrel Brains

The extremely rare brain disease has had only four confirmed cases in the United States— but this could be the fifth.

By Bernadette Deron Oct 18, 2018
Science News

New York Man Dies After Contracting Mad-Cow-Like Disease From Eating Squirrel Brains

The extremely rare brain disease has had only four confirmed cases in the United States— but this could be the fifth.

By Bernadette Deron October 18, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron Oct 10, 2018
Weird News

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron October 10, 2018

This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron Oct 9, 2018
News

This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron October 9, 2018

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 28, 2018
Weird News

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron September 28, 2018
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