If you have wanted to be famous for something--well, anything--consider becoming a Guinness World Record holder. Some of the records may be way out of your reach, but you might have seen one that...
Ripley's Believe It or Not museums are something of an institution in America. Roy Ripley, the Believe It or Not founder, was an artist, explorer and adventurer constantly on the lookout for...
The evil eye is a powerful communication technique, one that can inspire fear or guilt in those who are in its range. Giving the evil eye has been around for centuries, and it is one of the...
Superstition is the belief that events are influenced by specific behaviors without there being an actual causal relationship. Some superstitions are created through repeated personal rituals,...
Dybbuk (pronounced "DIH-buk"), from the Hebrew meaning "cleaving" or "clinging," is the term for a wandering spirit that attaches itself to a living person and controls that person in order to...
The Kentish town of Edenbridge has for 30 years held a huge Guy Fawkes’ night celebration. The event takes place around November 5 and incorporates a parade, fireworks as well as a colossal...
Burns Night celebrations take place in Scotland every year on the 25th of January, the birthday of Scottish national poet Robert Burns. Burns's poetry reveals him as a fun-loving individual who...
The Loch Ness Monster is one of the most enduring monster stories in our midst, ranking right alongside stories of Sasquatch and the Yeti. Despite all of the supposed proof that Nessie exists,...
Atlantis exists, but people are looking in the wrong places. Inject science into legends for the best way to find Atlantis. The events surrounding Atlantis' demise are very similar to...
There's a rat in the take-out fried chicken. A man wakes up in bathtub filled with ice, minus one kidney. Urban legends are rampant in our culture, especially now that spreading them is as easy as...
There is a certain company that claims that no one can eat just one of their potato chips. This just reeks of arrogance and we all enjoy putting people in their place. Obviously it is difficult to...
Though protecting yourself from vampires is one step in avoiding becoming one, it isn't enough. You can become a vampire even if you never encounter one. To avoid becoming a vampire, you need to...
Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a mysterious figure whose existence is questioned by nearly every prominent researcher in the scientific community. However, Sasquatch enthusiasts still...
Fairies live in a magical, natural world. These special creatures are all around--in homes, gardens and urban areas. While mostly invisible to the human eye, fairies can be seen by humans who have...
The Loch Ness Monster, if real, remains in the realm of cryptozoology because it's more difficult to detect than known wildlife. Loch Ness, its habitat, is extremely murky, so pictures must be...
A person's handwriting can say a lot more than their actual written words can. You can tell a person's mood, motive and character by their handwriting. Follow these steps and you can learn to...
Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, is a staple of North American legends and folklore. As infamous as the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, most think Sasquatch is between 7 and 10 feet tall...
Though initially startling and horrific, zombies are actually surprisingly easy to kill. However, you may not always have the necessary tools for conventional zombie disposal on hand. Therefore,...
Hiking and camping allows a person to get away from it all. On the next outdoor trip, a search for Bigfoot is something to consider. Imagine the celebrity and riches if the beast can be located...
Contrary to popular belief, chivalry is not dead: it's merely in hiding. I've been fortunate enough to meet a handful of people (women as well as men) who truly live a chivalric life and others...
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