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This Rarely-Glimpsed Seven-Foot Sunfish Just Washed Up On An Oregon Beach

The hoodwinker sunfish was first described by marine biologist Marianne Nyegaard in 2017, but the one that washed ashore in Oregon this month may be the largest ever observed.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 14, 2024

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This Rarely-Glimpsed Seven-Foot Sunfish Just Washed Up On An Oregon Beach

The hoodwinker sunfish was first described by marine biologist Marianne Nyegaard in 2017, but the one that washed ashore in Oregon this month may be the largest ever observed.

By Austin Harvey • June 14, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

Inside The Warren Museum, Ed And Lorraine Warren’s Peculiar Collection Of Occult Artifacts

Before its sudden closure in 2019, the Warren Museum showcased a litany of curious relics obtained during the couple’s paranormal investigations, ranging from the real-life Annabelle doll to cursed necklaces to human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 10, 2024

Inside The Warren Museum, Ed And Lorraine Warren’s Peculiar Collection Of Occult Artifacts

Before its sudden closure in 2019, the Warren Museum showcased a litany of curious relics obtained during the couple’s paranormal investigations, ranging from the real-life Annabelle doll to cursed necklaces to human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • June 10, 2024

What Is A Balut Egg? Inside The Controversial Dish From Southeast Asia

Known as balut, this popular dish from Southeast Asia is made by incubating a fertilized bird egg for weeks, then steaming and eating the undeveloped chick right from the shell.

By Katie Serena • Jun 10, 2024

What Is A Balut Egg? Inside The Controversial Dish From Southeast Asia

Known as balut, this popular dish from Southeast Asia is made by incubating a fertilized bird egg for weeks, then steaming and eating the undeveloped chick right from the shell.

By Katie Serena • June 10, 2024

The Reign Of Charles II, The Inbred Spanish King Who Was ‘So Ugly’ That He Scared His Own Wife

King Charles II of Spain suffered from numerous physical and cognitive disabilities due to generations of inbreeding, and since his genetics rendered him infertile as well, the Spanish Habsburg dynasty came to an end when he died in 1700.

By William DeLong • Jun 9, 2024

The Reign Of Charles II, The Inbred Spanish King Who Was ‘So Ugly’ That He Scared His Own Wife

King Charles II of Spain suffered from numerous physical and cognitive disabilities due to generations of inbreeding, and since his genetics rendered him infertile as well, the Spanish Habsburg dynasty came to an end when he died in 1700.

By William DeLong • June 9, 2024

A Remote Amazon Tribe Connected To The Internet For The First Time — And Many Members Are Now Addicted To Porn And Social Media

In light of the negative consequences of the internet, the Marubo people of the Amazon have put limits on how long members of their tribe can browse and scroll.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 6, 2024

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A Remote Amazon Tribe Connected To The Internet For The First Time — And Many Members Are Now Addicted To Porn And Social Media

In light of the negative consequences of the internet, the Marubo people of the Amazon have put limits on how long members of their tribe can browse and scroll.

By Amber Morgan • June 6, 2024

A Japanese Company Hopes To Build An Elevator Into Space By 2050

Japan's Obayashi Corporation is making progress on their plan to build a massive elevator with a 22,000-mile tether that could send humans to the International Space Station in just two-and-a-half hours.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2024

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A Japanese Company Hopes To Build An Elevator Into Space By 2050

Japan's Obayashi Corporation is making progress on their plan to build a massive elevator with a 22,000-mile tether that could send humans to the International Space Station in just two-and-a-half hours.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2024

This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 3, 2024

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This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey • June 3, 2024

Inside The Myrtles Plantation And The Story Of Its Haunting

Ever since David Bradford built the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana in 1796, rumors have swirled about its alleged haunting by vengeful ghosts.

By Wyatt Redd • Jun 1, 2024

Inside The Myrtles Plantation And The Story Of Its Haunting

Ever since David Bradford built the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana in 1796, rumors have swirled about its alleged haunting by vengeful ghosts.

By Wyatt Redd • June 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • June 1, 2024