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Inside The World Of The Wolf Eel, The Grotesque Yet Friendly Sea Monster Of The North Pacific

Despite its monstrous jaws and teeth, the wolf eel is actually a gentle giant that’s even known to cuddle with divers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 24, 2021

Inside The World Of The Wolf Eel, The Grotesque Yet Friendly Sea Monster Of The North Pacific

Despite its monstrous jaws and teeth, the wolf eel is actually a gentle giant that’s even known to cuddle with divers.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 24, 2021

Croatian Village Plagued By 100 Gigantic Sinkholes Following Massive Earthquake

Villagers in Mečenčani and Borojovići are finding their homes threatened by enormous, unpredictable sinkholes following December's 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 12, 2021

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Croatian Village Plagued By 100 Gigantic Sinkholes Following Massive Earthquake

Villagers in Mečenčani and Borojovići are finding their homes threatened by enormous, unpredictable sinkholes following December's 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 12, 2021

TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

Raffaela Weyman and her friend were strolling to a friend's party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren't roses at all — but a dangerous hallucinogen.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2021

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TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

Raffaela Weyman and her friend were strolling to a friend's party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren't roses at all — but a dangerous hallucinogen.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2021

Meet The Huntsman Spider, The Terrifying Arachnid That Doesn’t Need Webs To Kill

Sometimes called a "giant crab spider," the huntsman spider is famous for its terrifying size — which can reach up to 12 inches in leg span.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2021

Meet The Huntsman Spider, The Terrifying Arachnid That Doesn’t Need Webs To Kill

Sometimes called a "giant crab spider," the huntsman spider is famous for its terrifying size — which can reach up to 12 inches in leg span.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2021

What Is Trypophobia? Inside A Surprisingly Common And Misunderstood Fear

Often described as a fear of small holes, trypophobia can be triggered by images of seemingly innocuous objects like honeycombs, coffee bubbles, and coral.

By Katie Serena • Jun 22, 2021

What Is Trypophobia? Inside A Surprisingly Common And Misunderstood Fear

Often described as a fear of small holes, trypophobia can be triggered by images of seemingly innocuous objects like honeycombs, coffee bubbles, and coral.

By Katie Serena • June 22, 2021

Leopard Escape Cover-Up At Chinese Zoo Yields Hunt With 1,000 Drones In Sky And 100 Chickens As Bait

When police started receiving calls about leopard sightings in the area, the Hangzhou Safari Park denied any involvement for over two weeks, fearing lost revenue during a holiday weekend.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2021

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Leopard Escape Cover-Up At Chinese Zoo Yields Hunt With 1,000 Drones In Sky And 100 Chickens As Bait

When police started receiving calls about leopard sightings in the area, the Hangzhou Safari Park denied any involvement for over two weeks, fearing lost revenue during a holiday weekend.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2021

Watch The Hindenburg Disaster Unfold Before Your Eyes

This unbelievable Hindenburg disaster video presents authentic footage of the fiery crash of the German airship in 1937.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 3, 2021

Watch The Hindenburg Disaster Unfold Before Your Eyes

This unbelievable Hindenburg disaster video presents authentic footage of the fiery crash of the German airship in 1937.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 3, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman • Apr 6, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman • April 6, 2021

Inside The Extraterrestrial Tale Of The 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

On August 21, 1955, the Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO incident terrified the people of western Kentucky and introduced the world to "little green men."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 26, 2021

Inside The Extraterrestrial Tale Of The 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter

On August 21, 1955, the Kelly-Hopkinsville UFO incident terrified the people of western Kentucky and introduced the world to "little green men."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 26, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 4, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 4, 2021

Spanish Police Bust International Arms Dealers Working In A Shrine Dedicated To Hitler

In an Andalusian warehouse, police found a collection of Nazi memorabilia beside 22 AK-47s.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 15, 2021

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Spanish Police Bust International Arms Dealers Working In A Shrine Dedicated To Hitler

In an Andalusian warehouse, police found a collection of Nazi memorabilia beside 22 AK-47s.

By Natasha Ishak • January 15, 2021

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Go inside the sad story of "Typhoid Mary" Mallon, an Irish American cook who was found to be "patient zero" during a typhoid epidemic in early 1900s New York.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 5, 2021

Was Typhoid Mary A Reckless Superspreader Or A Tragic Victim?

Go inside the sad story of "Typhoid Mary" Mallon, an Irish American cook who was found to be "patient zero" during a typhoid epidemic in early 1900s New York.

By Natasha Ishak • January 5, 2021