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The field of dendrochronology studies tree rings. The latter can convey accurate information about the age of trees, climate trends, and past events going back thousands of years. Although, that’s not all they can tell us. Incredibly, tree rings can reveal bizarre and unexpected moments as well. From a toxic Nazi cloud to an ancient

Ever wonder who’s buddy-buddy behind the glittering curtains of Hollywood? Most people assume that you become BFFs with your co-stars. But that’s certainly not the case. After all, have you grabbed drinks with every co-worker in the cubicle next to you? No way. Thankfully, Hollywood is basically one giant breakroom, so there are lots of

It may not be the most likely thing in the world, but if you spend any amount of time outdoors in the amazing wilderness, you need to know a thing or two about wild animals. That’s just a common sense safety issue, right? Well, the problem is that too many people don’t know enough about

We all grow up hearing them—stories about a strange man crawling into the backseat of a car at a gas station or the rattling of a hook as it taps against the steamed window of a parked car. Urban legends represent our shared fears, the bad things trying so hard to burst through the seams

Horror games. Gotta love ’em. The chills they send down your spine as you immerse yourself in the horrifying environments they throw at you. Great times. Until they’re not. Until they’re real. Sometimes, a horror game isn’t just a game. Here are 10 horror games that are based on real-life events. Stick around to the

Most of us have heard that the comedian Tommy Cooper collapsed and died during a performance on stage. Most of us know about Brandon Lee and the tragic accident that saw him shot to death while filming The Crow. However, the fact is that multiple people have died during or as a result of a

We want to believe! We would like to think there is some kind of extraterrestrial life out there somewhere in this vast, vast universe. And we hope it truly means to live in harmony (or at least peace) with us if it ever intends to touch down on Earth and say hello. We don’t need

There are millions of pubs scattered across the globe, and with so many, it’s really no surprise that a few drinking establishments have been built in rather odd places. These days, bars made entirely of ice are expected in cold regions, as are mountain top pubs for thirsty hikers and skiers—there’s even an Irish pub

Movie studios today place great value on sequels, prequels, and franchises, milking as many dollars as possible from a property before it’s time to move on. So there’s a significant demand to see the same characters, in the same continuity, return again and again. And when something threatens to get in the way of this

Agriculture is a cornerstone of human civilization, providing the food and resources necessary for our survival. However, not all farming practices are created equal, and the cultivation of certain crops on a global scale has led to significant environmental repercussions. These include deforestation and biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and water pollution. In fact, the impact

Many people, whether American or not, believe they have a pretty good idea of how the American justice system works. After all, the USA is one of the biggest producers of television and they have made countless detective shows and crime procedurals. However, the truth is that even the shows meant to be more based

Shape-changing is one of the coolest powers/abilities ever conceived. Writers of comics, novels, TV, and movies have imagined creative ways for one person to look just like another. From mutant powers to alien beings, there has been a veritable cornucopia of changelings, duplicators, and polymorphism throughout the annuls of fiction. These beings appear as people

Sometimes, it feels that the world is on your shoulders. In severe cases, we might even believe that the universe is conspiring against us, looking for ways to break our knees and shake us off the paths we chose. The truth is, there is no vendetta against us by higher powers or universal energies; there

The land that forms Yellowstone Park is located mostly in Wyoming, with smaller sections of the park in Montana and Idaho. This area has a long history, far beyond that of the first Western explorers. For thousands of years, Native Americans called the land home, the place where they lived and hunted—though not always in

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a massive collection of marine debris that is floating out and about in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is located roughly halfway between Hawaii and California, with its location the result of a variety of ocean currents that have converged to meet there. It’s a ton

The horror novels on this list are among the earliest written. In fact, we begin with the first novel of the genre. Some of these works are by English or British writers, others by their Irish, Scottish, or American counterparts. Many of these authors’ books are familiar, even famous, but well-known or not, all of

Like detectives solving a crime, scientists have to piece together clues from fossils, chemicals, and living relatives to build a picture of what prehistoric creatures looked like and how they behaved. Without witnesses to ask, it is no surprise that mistakes get made, but they can spread quickly due to the public’s interest in the

When you own a great piece of merch, it can make you feel so connected to your favorite band or fandom. It’s something tangible you can show off that says, “Yeah, I’m a real fan.” But some products are pretty out there. A lot of these come from the musical fringe, but there are a

Gold is famous for its beauty and financial value. Beyond that, the metal is not very interesting. Or is it? Throughout history, people have used gold in bizarre ways, and modern discoveries also hold a few surprises. From a Renaissance alchemist who died full of glitter to a massive fortune floating in sewers, here are

There’s something oddly comforting about watching your favorite TV “cops” bring in a perp for questioning. But not all police dramas are of the same caliber. Grab your popcorn and prepare for a lineup of the ten best police shows ever aired. From gripping mysteries to heart-pounding action, these series have handcuffed our attention and