Curiosities

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.Navy2004/Wikimedia CommonsA statue which depicts the UFO from the Kecksburg UFO Incident. On Dec....

Mushrooms are some of nature’s most incredible creations, and if you don’t know why, then boy howdy do we have some facts for you! They’re delicious, they’re beautiful to look at, they’re really good for you, and some possess some...

Claim: Skateboarder Tony Hawk and singer Henry Rollins launched a retirement home for aging punks and skaters. Rating: In late 2025, a rumor spread online that legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and punk icon Henry Rollins started a retirement home for aging...

<!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:When winter sets in and the temperatures drop, we each tend to go one of two ways. Those of us who like the idea of a snowy winter are happy to hunker down with a hot drink...

Over the years, the holiday dedicated to giving thanks has instead inspired crimes ranging from stabbings and bombings to dismemberment and cannibalism.Thanksgiving is a time for American families to gather together around the table, gorge themselves on turkey, mashed...

Erika Kirk and JD Vance spark affair rumors, but there's no evidence they're trueOct. 31, 2025 Online users alleged people were trying to "replace" Vice President JD Vance's wife, second lady ... Read More ...

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and appreciate the good things in our lives. While most of us know this tradition connects back to the Pilgrims, not everyone knows the whole story behind it. If you’ve ever wondered...

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First documented in East Asia in the 19th century, bamboo torture involves suspending a victim above a bamboo shoot, then waiting for this fast-maturing plant to pierce through their body as it grows. Wikimedia CommonsBamboo torture is a brutal...

Claim: The release of U.S. government files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exposed former President Barack Obama as a participant in a "ritualistic orgy empire" on Epstein's Little St. James island. Rating: A rumor that circulated online in November...