As the 20th century ended, the world was bracing for a digital apocalypse. The Y2K bug, a fairly mundane computer glitch, brought on widespread anxieties that led to global chaos. Planes were going to fall from the sky, banks were going to erase fortunes, and
The Mothman is America's most frightening cryptid urban legend. Having appeared for the first time in 1966, this ghostly winged being with glowing red eyes became irrevocably linked to Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Most consider it to be a sign of disaster because its appearance
November 22, 1963, a tragic event would unfold that would shake the nation. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy may be the most well-known assassination in history, and it was a well-covered event. Still today, there are photos circulating that remind us of the
Billy the Kid, also known as Henry McCarty, was born in 1859. He was perhaps the Wild West's most mythological personality despite his brief life. When he was shot at the age of 21, he had already made his mark as a fugitive, gunfighter, and
Science has come so far in understanding the unknown around us. From great mysteries to simple things in our everyday lives. But for a few simple things, science has absolutely no answer. Will they ever figure it out? 1. Why We Yawn Yawning is something that everyone
Archaeologists have made significant strides in unraveling the mystery surrounding two lead coffins discovered beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral in early 2022. This discovery, made during restoration efforts following a devastating fire in 2019, has captivated both the public and the academic community. The lead coffins, which
The Renaissance and Early Modern Eras boast a handful of strange and unusual practices, but they are also known for some of the strangest and weirdest deaths in history. From dying from bumps on the head to unique executions and sheer stubbornness, these eras have
On October 10th, 2003, Michael Peterson, a renowned author, was convicted of killing his second wife, Kathleen, in December 2001. The case was surrounded by controversy and doubt, and even a wild theory posited that an owl attacked Kathleen. The case is still filled with
Things have changed significantly since the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions we share now might not have been the norm when it first started. Neither was the feast. You wouldn't have seen mashed potatoes, cranberry stuffing, or heaps of dessert. Wild Fowl Although turkey has become a
On January 26th, 1950, a U.S. Air Force troop plane took off from Anchorage, Alaska, en route to Great Falls, Montana, carrying 44 passengers, including the crew. Two hours after taking off, the plane met its first check-in and was never heard from or seen
