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A 19th-Century Book Made From A Dead Woman’s Skin Was Just Removed From Harvard’s Library

Des Destinées de L'âme was written by French novelist Arsène Houssaye in the mid-1880s about the nature of souls and life after death.

By Austin Harvey Mar 29, 2024

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A 19th-Century Book Made From A Dead Woman’s Skin Was Just Removed From Harvard’s Library

Des Destinées de L'âme was written by French novelist Arsène Houssaye in the mid-1880s about the nature of souls and life after death.

By Austin Harvey March 29, 2024

Edward Mordrake, The Man Who Allegedly Had One Head And Two Faces

Also known as Edward Mordake, Edward Mordrake was a 19th-century Englishman born with an extra face on the back of his head — or so the legends claim.

By Gina Dimuro Mar 29, 2024

Edward Mordrake, The Man Who Allegedly Had One Head And Two Faces

Also known as Edward Mordake, Edward Mordrake was a 19th-century Englishman born with an extra face on the back of his head — or so the legends claim.

By Gina Dimuro March 29, 2024

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California Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing And Eating The Leg Of A Pedestrian Killed By A Train

27-year-old Resendo Tellez was arrested after he allegedly stole a severed human leg from the scene of a train collision and proceeded to eat it while walking down the street.

By Austin Harvey Mar 28, 2024

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California Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing And Eating The Leg Of A Pedestrian Killed By A Train

27-year-old Resendo Tellez was arrested after he allegedly stole a severed human leg from the scene of a train collision and proceeded to eat it while walking down the street.

By Austin Harvey March 28, 2024

115,000-Year-Old Bones Found In Poland Reveal Neanderthal Child Was Eaten By Gigantic Prehistoric Bird

Researchers realized the bones were so porous because they'd passed through the digestive system of an enormous bird.

By Caroline Redmond Mar 27, 2024

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115,000-Year-Old Bones Found In Poland Reveal Neanderthal Child Was Eaten By Gigantic Prehistoric Bird

Researchers realized the bones were so porous because they'd passed through the digestive system of an enormous bird.

By Caroline Redmond March 27, 2024

Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst Year — Here’s Why

If you think this year is bad, this research by Harvard archeologist Michael McCormick shows that things could be much worse on Earth.

By Bernadette Deron Mar 25, 2024

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Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst Year — Here’s Why

If you think this year is bad, this research by Harvard archeologist Michael McCormick shows that things could be much worse on Earth.

By Bernadette Deron March 25, 2024

Ever Stood On A Ledge And Thought ‘I Could Jump’? There’s A Phrase For That

Have you ever stood on a ledge, mountaintop, or other high perch and experienced an intrusive feeling to jump? It's known as the call of the void, and there's a very logical reason for it.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 24, 2024

Ever Stood On A Ledge And Thought ‘I Could Jump’? There’s A Phrase For That

Have you ever stood on a ledge, mountaintop, or other high perch and experienced an intrusive feeling to jump? It's known as the call of the void, and there's a very logical reason for it.

By Kara Goldfarb March 24, 2024

Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real? The Science Behind This Baffling Phenomenon

Over the centuries, hundreds of cases of spontaneous human combustion have been reported around the world. But is it actually possible?

By Krissy Howard Mar 24, 2024

Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Real? The Science Behind This Baffling Phenomenon

Over the centuries, hundreds of cases of spontaneous human combustion have been reported around the world. But is it actually possible?

By Krissy Howard March 24, 2024

Welcome To Fly Geyser, The Surreal Landmark Just Outside Nevada’s Black Rock Desert

The geyser at Fly Ranch in Nevada is a unique, rainbow-colored geologic wonder — and it formed by complete accident.

By Austin Harvey Mar 22, 2024

Welcome To Fly Geyser, The Surreal Landmark Just Outside Nevada’s Black Rock Desert

The geyser at Fly Ranch in Nevada is a unique, rainbow-colored geologic wonder — and it formed by complete accident.

By Austin Harvey March 22, 2024

Harry Houdini Escaped From The Belly Of A Whale — But He Couldn’t Escape Death

Legend has it that Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after an overeager fan punched him in the gut and caused his appendix to rupture — but the two events may not have been linked.

By Joseph Williams Mar 22, 2024

Harry Houdini Escaped From The Belly Of A Whale — But He Couldn’t Escape Death

Legend has it that Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after an overeager fan punched him in the gut and caused his appendix to rupture — but the two events may not have been linked.

By Joseph Williams March 22, 2024