A series of tests made by scholars concluded that knowledge in words might alter a human's visual perception.
How Much of a Prophet Was Nosterdamos?
Here are some of Nostradamus's predictions to help you decide for yourself if you believe him or not.
What’s at the Bottom of the Oak Island Money Pit?
Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, has sparked the curiosity of many for centuries.
Three-Year-Old Was Protected by a Bear While Lost in the Woods
On February 22, 2019, a 3-year-old boy named Casey Hathaway suddenly disappeared from his grandmother’s yard, in Ernul, North Carolina. The boy was playing with his friends..
Did a Cow Really Start the Great Chicago Fire?
The myth of the cow that started the Great Chicago Fire has been circulating for so long, people rarely question it.
The Origin of the Word “Okay” and How it Started as a Joke
The roots of the word "OK" date all the way back to the 1830s, and it started as a joke!
Debunking the Myths Around the Green Children of Woolpit
This folk tale is pretty famous around Woolpit, England, where the alleged kids magically appeared.
The Tumacacori Mission and the Hidden Treasure
One of the most famous legends of a hidden Arizonian treasure is the story of the Tumacácori Mission.
Strange Ancient Insect Found Fossilized In A Piece of Indonesian Opal
While opal is always a valuable find, this piece bears a tiny yet remarkable secret cargo.
The Strange and Spooky History of Halloween
There's nothing quite like putting on a costume and getting free candy on Halloween, is there? Knocking on your neighbors' doors for what felt like an eternity and picking out..
The Truth About History’s Biggest Misconceptions
What if we were to tell you the most common stories accepted as facts couldn't be further from the truth?
11 Most Expensive Things in the World That have Been Stolen
These works of art and pieces of pop culture were at the heart of some of the most high-profit crimes in history.
More Mysterious Items That Were Identified Thanks to Social Media
People were so puzzled by these items that they had to ask the internet to understand what they even were.
The Secret History of Breakfast
Why do we eat pancakes? Why is cereal considered a breakfast food? And what did we drink at breakfast before we had coffee?
Why Do We Love True Crime Shows?
Everywhere we turn these days, it seems like there's a new, wildly successful—book, podcast, or show devoted to a crime.
Why Pirates Were So Obsessed With Eyepatches
How did the eyepatch come to be so strongly linked to pirates?