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The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong Sep 6, 2023

The Japanese Cult Aum Shinrikyo Believed They Alone Would Survive The Apocalypse — So They Decided To Start It On Their Own

Aum Shinrikyo was founded in 1980s Japan as a yoga and meditation group, but before long, leader Shoko Asahara pushed the group toward chemical weapons manufacturing and terrorist attacks.

By William DeLong September 6, 2023

The Real Story Of The Kandahar Giant, The 13-Foot Cryptid Purportedly Killed By U.S. Special Ops

In 2002, an elite tactical team was said to have killed the Kandahar Giant, a 13-foot-tall beast with flaming red hair, six fingers on each hand, and two sets of teeth.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Sep 4, 2023

The Real Story Of The Kandahar Giant, The 13-Foot Cryptid Purportedly Killed By U.S. Special Ops

In 2002, an elite tactical team was said to have killed the Kandahar Giant, a 13-foot-tall beast with flaming red hair, six fingers on each hand, and two sets of teeth.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo September 4, 2023

Someone Stole Over $125,000 In Koi From An English Hotel — And Security Footage Just Revealed It Was An Otter

The otter stole at least 50 of the hotel's koi fish, which cost around $2,500 each.

By Austin Harvey Sep 1, 2023

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Someone Stole Over $125,000 In Koi From An English Hotel — And Security Footage Just Revealed It Was An Otter

The otter stole at least 50 of the hotel's koi fish, which cost around $2,500 each.

By Austin Harvey September 1, 2023

7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey Aug 29, 2023

7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey August 29, 2023

A Live Worm Was Removed From Australian Woman’s Brain In World-First Discovery

Experts believe the woman became an "accidental host" to the parasite when she was foraging for greens near a lake by her home.

By Austin Harvey Aug 29, 2023

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A Live Worm Was Removed From Australian Woman’s Brain In World-First Discovery

Experts believe the woman became an "accidental host" to the parasite when she was foraging for greens near a lake by her home.

By Austin Harvey August 29, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

In 1954, a man allegedly arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with a passport from Taured — a country that doesn't exist. Was he a traveler from another dimension, or just a small-time fraudster trying to sneak into the country?

By Austin Harvey Aug 28, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

By Austin Harvey August 28, 2023

A Georgia Man Was Just Arrested For Stealing An Entire Porch From His Neighbor

Robin Swanger is facing a felony charge for stealing the porch, valued at $3,000.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Aug 28, 2023

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A Georgia Man Was Just Arrested For Stealing An Entire Porch From His Neighbor

Robin Swanger is facing a felony charge for stealing the porch, valued at $3,000.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz August 28, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of Roland T. Owen’s Gruesome Murder In Room 1046

Despite mountains of evidence, the mystery of what happened to Roland T. Owen in Room 1046 of the Hotel President in Kansas City remains unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena Aug 28, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of Roland T. Owen’s Gruesome Murder In Room 1046

Despite mountains of evidence, the mystery of what happened to Roland T. Owen in Room 1046 of the Hotel President in Kansas City remains unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena August 28, 2023

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 26, 2023

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga August 26, 2023