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The Strange Story Of Essie Dunbar, The South Carolina Woman Who Was Allegedly Buried Alive In 1915

Essie Dunbar was 30 years old when she had an epileptic seizure that left her doctor certain she was dead. However, when her sister arrived at her funeral and asked to see her one last time, the story goes that Dunbar sat right up inside her coffin.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2023

The Strange Story Of Essie Dunbar, The South Carolina Woman Who Was Allegedly Buried Alive In 1915

Essie Dunbar was 30 years old when she had an epileptic seizure that left her doctor certain she was dead. However, when her sister arrived at her funeral and asked to see her one last time, the story goes that Dunbar sat right up inside her coffin.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2023

A Man Was Caught Trying To Smuggle Parrot Eggs When They Hatched In The Airport

The trafficker was caught in Miami while trying to transport 29 amazon parrot eggs from Nicaragua to Taiwan.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2023

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A Man Was Caught Trying To Smuggle Parrot Eggs When They Hatched In The Airport

The trafficker was caught in Miami while trying to transport 29 amazon parrot eggs from Nicaragua to Taiwan.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2023

Engineers Just Built A House In Indonesia Out Of Concrete Made From Used Diapers

Disposable diapers and concrete are both damaging to the environment, but Japanese researchers believe that using diapers to create concrete could solve a portion of that problem.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

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Engineers Just Built A House In Indonesia Out Of Concrete Made From Used Diapers

Disposable diapers and concrete are both damaging to the environment, but Japanese researchers believe that using diapers to create concrete could solve a portion of that problem.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

A Book Checked Out In 1927 Was Just Returned To A California Library Nearly A Century Late

The late fee for this copy of Benson Lossing's “A Family History of the United States” would have been over $1,700 — but the library stopped collecting them in 2019.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

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A Book Checked Out In 1927 Was Just Returned To A California Library Nearly A Century Late

The late fee for this copy of Benson Lossing's “A Family History of the United States” would have been over $1,700 — but the library stopped collecting them in 2019.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2023

The Curious Story of The Fresno Nightcrawler, The California Cryptid That’s Charmed The Internet

First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler looks like a pair of pants that can move on its own.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 25, 2023

The Curious Story of The Fresno Nightcrawler, The California Cryptid That’s Charmed The Internet

First caught on camera in 2007, the Fresno Nightcrawler looks like a pair of pants that can move on its own.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 25, 2023

Castrati: The Italian Boys Who Were Castrated In Order To Maintain Their High-Pitched Singing Voices

Starting in the 16th century, castrati were used by choirs as a substitution for women. But while some found fame and fortune, many more suffered in poverty and obscurity.

By Kendrick Foster • May 23, 2023

Castrati: The Italian Boys Who Were Castrated In Order To Maintain Their High-Pitched Singing Voices

Starting in the 16th century, castrati were used by choirs as a substitution for women. But while some found fame and fortune, many more suffered in poverty and obscurity.

By Kendrick Foster • May 23, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The ‘Montauk Monster’ That Washed Ashore In Long Island

In the summer of 2008, locals in the New York hamlet of Montauk were shaken by the discovery of a bloated and bloodless creature they couldn't identify. It was dubbed the "Montauk Monster" — then it mysteriously vanished.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The ‘Montauk Monster’ That Washed Ashore In Long Island

In the summer of 2008, locals in the New York hamlet of Montauk were shaken by the discovery of a bloated and bloodless creature they couldn't identify. It was dubbed the "Montauk Monster" — then it mysteriously vanished.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2023

Amazing New Footage Shows That Octopuses May Experience Nightmares

At a lab in New York City, a male octopus named Costello suddenly woke up from his sleep and began flailing his arms and releasing ink. Researchers believe this behavior is evidence that octopuses experience nightmares.

By Amber Morgan • May 22, 2023

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Amazing New Footage Shows That Octopuses May Experience Nightmares

At a lab in New York City, a male octopus named Costello suddenly woke up from his sleep and began flailing his arms and releasing ink. Researchers believe this behavior is evidence that octopuses experience nightmares.

By Amber Morgan • May 22, 2023

The Strange Mystery Of The Salish Sea Feet That Keep Washing Up On The Shores Of The Pacific Northwest

Experts think they’ve finally figured out why more than 20 severed feet have been found on the beaches of the Salish Sea near Vancouver and Seattle since 2007.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2023

The Strange Mystery Of The Salish Sea Feet That Keep Washing Up On The Shores Of The Pacific Northwest

Experts think they’ve finally figured out why more than 20 severed feet have been found on the beaches of the Salish Sea near Vancouver and Seattle since 2007.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2023