For centuries humans have formed gangs to protect each other from their enemies. Many of these first street gangs were fuelled by necessity. Groups of poor people banded together to rob the rich and disrupt politics. Over time the most dangerous gangs in the world began to get organized, leading to the establishment of the Mafia, which infiltrated America during...
A cold chill fills the air. Beyond the trees, a shadowy figure moves in the darkness. The intense fear paralyzes the body as the figure moves closer and slowly becomes a monstrous creature. Tall tales of scary mythical creatures date back centuries. These wicked fear-inducing monsters cause nightmares in every part of the world. For instance, in South America, there...
Sometimes there are things you see that you wish you could unsee. That's exactly what you experience while looking at these uncomfortable pictures. The images below are sure to have you getting the ick as you scroll past each one. These photos cover a whole array of weird and disgusting things people have come across and decided to post on...
Have you ever wondered what the most common birthdays are in the world? Curious to know if you share your birthday with a slew of famous people? Well, look no further. A birth data study by Harvard University researchers in 2006 looked at births between 1973 and 1999, with the results finding September 16 to be the most common birthday....
For centuries, people shutter at the mention of evil witches flying around on brooms cursing villages with magic. The images of witches practicing witchcraft around a cauldron are iconic. However, witches aren't some scary tale to frighten little kids. Indeed, witches are very real and still exist. Before the Salem Witch trials, witches were an accepted part of society. They...
Most of us are afraid of something. Spiders, the dark, and even death are common things people fear. But there is a difference between fearing something and what are known as true weird phobias. As Howard E. LeWine, MD states in Harvard Health Publishing, "a phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation."...
Who doesn't love a good fact? As they say, information is power, and the more you know the better you can grow as a person and in life. While interesting facts about life might not always help you with your day-to-day activities, they are extremely helpful tidbits when it comes to trivia competitions or game nights. Random facts can also...
When most people think about a perfectly timed photo, they conjure an image captured in the right light and angle. The type of photograph that wins awards or finds its way on the front cover of a magazine. But there are also perfectly timed photos that are taken just at the right moment as something incredible happens. These photos are...
They say truth is stranger than fiction, and after reading the facts below, you'll be hard-pressed to disagree. Everybody likes to believe what they read, but sometimes it seems too strange. That's what makes reading about weird faces so fun. Not only do you get to learn some amazing facts, but you'll have knowledge most people won't. This will give...
Vincent van Gogh was one of the most accomplished artists of all time. The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter produced a staggering 2,100 artworks across a ten-year span. His collection of works includes everything from portraits and landscapes to still life and self-portraits. It's believed he finished an astonishing 900 oil paintings during the final two years of his life. He also...