curiosities

Maria Rasputin May Be More Fascinating Than Her “Mad Monk” Father

Maria Rasputin escaped death in Russia and went on to become a lion tamer and author — but was she really the Grigori Rasputin's daughter?

By Abby Norman • Dec 4, 2021

Maria Rasputin May Be More Fascinating Than Her “Mad Monk” Father

Maria Rasputin escaped death in Russia and went on to become a lion tamer and author — but was she really the Grigori Rasputin's daughter?

By Abby Norman • December 4, 2021

Meet Robert The Doll, The Haunted Toy That’s Been Terrorizing Florida For Over 115 Years

The creepy story of Robert the Doll began when he was gifted to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto in 1904 — and he's brought horror to Key West ever since.

By Katie Serena • Dec 1, 2021

Meet Robert The Doll, The Haunted Toy That’s Been Terrorizing Florida For Over 115 Years

The creepy story of Robert the Doll began when he was gifted to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto in 1904 — and he's brought horror to Key West ever since.

By Katie Serena • December 1, 2021

Meet The Camel Spider, The Terrifying Predator Of The World’s Deserts

Also known as the sun spider or the wind scorpion, the camel spider is a desert-dwelling arachnid known for its enormous size and painful bite.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 30, 2021

Meet The Camel Spider, The Terrifying Predator Of The World’s Deserts

Also known as the sun spider or the wind scorpion, the camel spider is a desert-dwelling arachnid known for its enormous size and painful bite.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 30, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 29, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 29, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena • Nov 28, 2021

The Little-Known History Of Bohemian Grove, The Summer Camp For The ‘Masters Of The Universe’

A private campground in Monte Rio, California, Bohemian Grove hosts an all-male social club of rich and powerful members who want to "misbehave."

By Katie Serena • November 28, 2021

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 27, 2021

People Kept Dying Trying To Reach The ‘Into The Wild’ Bus — So Alaska Authorities Had To Remove It

At least two people died trying to reach the infamous Into The Wild bus on Alaska's Stampede Trail after hiker Chris McCandless died there in 1992.

By Natasha Ishak • November 27, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • Nov 20, 2021

The Mysterious Case Of Amy Lynn Bradley, The 23-Year-Old Who Vanished From A Cruise Ship

In March 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from the Rhapsody of the Seas on its way to Curacao. Seven years later, her family received a disturbing photograph that seemed to reveal her fate.

By Katie Serena • November 20, 2021

Inside The Mysterious Canneto Di Caronia Fires That Villagers Blamed On The Devil

Starting in 2004, the residents of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily began seeing everyday objects burst into flames — and everyone from arson investigators to exorcists were baffled.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 16, 2021

Inside The Mysterious Canneto Di Caronia Fires That Villagers Blamed On The Devil

Starting in 2004, the residents of Canneto Di Caronia, Sicily began seeing everyday objects burst into flames — and everyone from arson investigators to exorcists were baffled.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 16, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 15, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • November 15, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 15, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 15, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • Nov 11, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • November 11, 2021