Category: Weird Stuffs

The legend of the “sleeping hero” is a common theme in myths. Usually, a national hero takes on a Christ-like messianic role in a future end-time, reappearing to a world that had thought him dead. In the meantime, the hero is in a state of suspended animation in a secret location somewhere, waiting for the… Continue reading 10 Historical Figures Reputed To Be In Suspended Animation

Vladimir Putin is one of the most well-known leaders of our time. He is also one of the most worrisome. In recent years, Putin has invaded neighboring countries, stifled journalists and free speech in his country, and seemingly solidified complete control of the region. As his influence has grown, intriguing stories have come out about… Continue reading 10 Unbelievable Stories About Vladimir Putin

Benjamin Franklin once mused that one of life’s only certainties was death. Across the Atlantic from him, on the British Isles, is a rich tapestry of history within which many unusual and gruesome deaths feature. Here is a list of some of the more peculiar and grisly ways that British historical figures met their maker.… Continue reading 10 Historical Brits Who Died Gruesome And Unusual Deaths

Charles Hoy Fort would eventually give his name to the Fortean Society, making him the rather reluctant founder of modern-day paranormal studies and research. Most of his work involved compiling stories. He scoured newspapers, journals, and magazines to find anything and everything that was out of the ordinary and couldn’t be explained by conventional science.… Continue reading 10 Bizarre Theories From The Father Of The Real-Life ‘X-Files’

Over the centuries, scientists and ordinary people have conjured up many strange, incredible creatures, which were often believed by others to be real. While some were eventually revealed to be hoaxes, others were likely to be actual explanations of living creatures. 10 The Vegetable Lamb Of Tartary The “vegetable lamb,” a popular myth from the… Continue reading 10 Bizarre Creatures That People Once Believed To Be Real

Humans are renowned for being able to spot patterns where there are none and see images in random shapes and patterns. It’s kept us occupied for countless lazy Sunday afternoons, picking out the shapes of animals and dragons in the clouds. It’s also helped us enrich our legends and folklore around the world, making us… Continue reading 10 Marks Supposedly Left On Earth By The Devil

Most of us think that we have a handle on history. We know what to expect from various time periods and have a clear mental image of the past. It’s a mental image that wouldn’t include comic books in Mayan times, dildos in ancient Egypt, or Jewish-American schoolchildren giving Nazi salutes in 1934. Well, guess… Continue reading 10 Things Found in Unexpected Historic Time Periods

Almost 2 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by freshwater. Much of that is contained in lakes with legendary monsters that are low-rent rip-offs of the Loch Ness monster. But the best of the local lake monsters terrorize their communities in unique ways and spark their own local legends. 10 Ahuitzotl In the Aztec… Continue reading 10 Lake Monsters That Aren’t Just Nessie Rip-Offs

The Vietnam War was not well-known for its UFO sightings, but there were stories passed around by servicemen in the combat area and by people back home. Some of these stories are much more believable than others, but all of them show that the human mind is always looking for explanations for odd events. 10… Continue reading 10 UFO Stories From The Vietnam War Era

The term “spirit guide” is used to describe a spirit that offers wisdom or protection to living beings. Typically, someone acts as a channel for the spirit, using verbal or written communication to transmit its messages. These people are usually called mediums. The personality of the medium changes depending on the guide they’re channeling. Often,… Continue reading 10 Spooky Spirits Who Guided Intriguing People