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Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

The Mysterious Story Of John Titor, The Forum User Who Claimed To Be From The Year 2036

John Titor posted on the Time Travel Institute forum in the early 2000s stating that he was a member of the U.S. military who had been sent back in time to retrieve a computer — and he warned users of impending wars and catastrophes before vanishing.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 19, 2026

The Mysterious Story Of John Titor, The Forum User Who Claimed To Be From The Year 2036

John Titor posted on the Time Travel Institute forum in the early 2000s stating that he was a member of the U.S. military who had been sent back in time to retrieve a computer — and he warned users of impending wars and catastrophes before vanishing.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 19, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Hedviga Golik, The Woman Whose Death Went Unnoticed For 42 Years

Hedviga Golik died inside her apartment in Zagreb, Croatia in the 1960s — but her mummified remains weren't discovered until 2008.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 18, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Hedviga Golik, The Woman Whose Death Went Unnoticed For 42 Years

Hedviga Golik died inside her apartment in Zagreb, Croatia in the 1960s — but her mummified remains weren't discovered until 2008.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 18, 2026

9 Shocking Stories Of Hollywood Stage Parents Who Exploited Their Own Children

From the greediness of Britney Spears' dad to the chemical castration of Michael Jackson, these true stories of stage parents are mortifying.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2026

9 Shocking Stories Of Hollywood Stage Parents Who Exploited Their Own Children

From the greediness of Britney Spears' dad to the chemical castration of Michael Jackson, these true stories of stage parents are mortifying.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2026

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 16, 2026

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 16, 2026

Would You Stay In This Florida Airbnb In The Open Sea?: ‘We Did Have To Take A Boat To Get Here’

While some think this floating tiki hut would be the epitome of relaxation, others have compared it to "the start of a horror movie."

By Stacy Fernandez • May 15, 2026

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Would You Stay In This Florida Airbnb In The Open Sea?: ‘We Did Have To Take A Boat To Get Here’

While some think this floating tiki hut would be the epitome of relaxation, others have compared it to "the start of a horror movie."

By Stacy Fernandez • May 15, 2026

Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Endemic to the Philippines, the giant golden-crowned flying fox is a nocturnal creature that only eats fruit — but that doesn't make them any less terrifying.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2026

Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Endemic to the Philippines, the giant golden-crowned flying fox is a nocturnal creature that only eats fruit — but that doesn't make them any less terrifying.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 13, 2026

A New Jersey Man Said He Swam To Point Nemo, The Most Remote Place On The Planet. Then, He Disappeared

A content creator named Zack Fairhurst claims to have swum more than a thousand miles to reach Point Nemo, also known as the most remote location on Earth.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 12, 2026

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A New Jersey Man Said He Swam To Point Nemo, The Most Remote Place On The Planet. Then, He Disappeared

A content creator named Zack Fairhurst claims to have swum more than a thousand miles to reach Point Nemo, also known as the most remote location on Earth.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 12, 2026

Alfredo Ballí Treviño, The Real-Life Hannibal Lecter Who Treated Patients While In Prison For Murder

While serving a 20-year sentence for killing his lover, Alfredo Ballí Treviño met journalist Thomas Harris, who would later use Treviño as inspiration for the character of Hannibal Lecter in his book The Silence of the Lambs.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 12, 2026

Alfredo Ballí Treviño, The Real-Life Hannibal Lecter Who Treated Patients While In Prison For Murder

While serving a 20-year sentence for killing his lover, Alfredo Ballí Treviño met journalist Thomas Harris, who would later use Treviño as inspiration for the character of Hannibal Lecter in his book The Silence of the Lambs.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 12, 2026

The Stomach-Turning Story Of The Carnival ‘Poop Cruise’ That Left Passengers Stranded On A Ship Flooded With Raw Sewage

What was meant to be a tropical vacation on the Gulf of Mexico turned into a nightmare in February 2013 when the Carnival Triumph lost power and the toilets stopped working for four days.

By Rivy Lyon • May 11, 2026

The Stomach-Turning Story Of The Carnival ‘Poop Cruise’ That Left Passengers Stranded On A Ship Flooded With Raw Sewage

What was meant to be a tropical vacation on the Gulf of Mexico turned into a nightmare in February 2013 when the Carnival Triumph lost power and the toilets stopped working for four days.

By Rivy Lyon • May 11, 2026

What If The First Civilization On Earth Wasn’t Human? A NASA Scientist’s Silurian Hypothesis, Explained

If people populated the Earth before us, would we even know? That’s the question explored by the Silurian Hypothesis — and it opens up some frightening possibilities.

By Braden Bjella • May 9, 2026

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What If The First Civilization On Earth Wasn’t Human? A NASA Scientist’s Silurian Hypothesis, Explained

If people populated the Earth before us, would we even know? That’s the question explored by the Silurian Hypothesis — and it opens up some frightening possibilities.

By Braden Bjella • May 9, 2026

Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026

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Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026