There are many episodes from history of superstition flaring up. In Imperial China, mass panics were triggered by rumors of magic and sorcery. Despite no real evidence for any of it, countless people lived in fear of being sacrificed in the name of magic, and...
In our modern world, it’s almost impossible to get away with serious crime. We live in a surveillance state, forensic science has hundreds of ways to catch you out, and we have an epidemic of people self reporting their crimes on social media. But it...
All humans are different. In fact, some people aren’t even human… Some people are French, and that is tragic. But being French is not the only known genetic mutation. As it turns out, it’s not even the strangest. Here are some of the rarest and most...
Countless objects and magical artifacts across the world are said to posses mysterious powers. Objects like holy nails. Many cathedrals and monasteries claim to have the nails once used to crucify Jesus. Soaked in his blood, numerous miracles have been associated with...
Most flags are boring. Usually it’s just 3 random colors thrown together – and they don’t even have the decency to put a big Maple leaf on top. On the other hand, some are more unique. Two national flags feature a dragon, for example. One has a double...
