History’s Most Supremely Strange Punishments
Throughout history, both recent and ancient, the desire to correct or control human behavior has…
Author Christopher Stephens
Christopher Stephens
Christopher M. Stephens is a professional writer and tour guide with a passion for creating captivating content. He holds a Master of Science from Royal Roads University and a Master of Community Planning from Vancouver Island University. He leads birdwatching tours for Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours in British Columbia, Canada.
10 Armed Forces “Heroes” (Who Actually Weren’t)
In the history of military service, there are some who seem to represent great valor,…
The World’s Most Outlandish Swimming Pools
The swimming pool. Something of a mundane luxury, swimming pools in their various incarnations are…
The Disturbing Plots Hatched by the Nazis in World War II
The full array of nefarious and weird Nazi plots to take over the world which…
The Scariest Speedster Species on Earth
Luckily, most creatures are not out to get you. But we never stop to think…
Dangerous and Deadly Chemicals That Will Ruin Your Day
We encounter them every day, putting things like water, chlorine, acetic acid and sulfuric acid…
10 Monumentally Destructive Bird Species
Alfred Hitchcock was right, in a way. Birds can be scary. But the nature of…
Facts About Hitler You Probably Didn’t Know
We know Adolf Hitler was one bad dude and many articles have been published outlining…
These Researchers Conducted Crazy Experiments …on Themselves
The experiments were epic, the results often disastrous or fatal. They were invasive or dangerous…
10 Boring, Everyday Things (That Are Trying to Kill You)
Dangers are often associated with far off places, while fatal mishaps are often written off…
Scientific Experiments That Went Terribly Wrong
Science encompasses a vast range of study fields. With scientific investigation comes responsibility. When ethics…
The World’s Most Dangerous and Ruthless Hackers
Hackers are a strange aspect of both the underworld and the professional world. For one,…
10 Must-See Places in Poland
Poland. A land of record holding attractions. A heavily wooded country in places, beautifully urbanized…
The Terrifying Canadians of Historical Infamy
Canada is stereotyped as a free, wild country with inhabitants that are known for being…
Top 10 Most Heavily Trafficked Animals on Earth
On a planet with finite resources, more human demand is placed on many species than…
Mad Facts About the Praying Mantis
Praying mantises are incredible creatures. In this account, we learn about these insects on steroids…
Astounding Facts About Mental Health Conditions
Mental disorders are no reason to throw people away or write them off. Furthermore, mental…
Amazing Things… That Actually Kinda Suck
This world is not always exactly what it seems. Things that are popular, touted, or…
The World’s Incredible Underwater Volcanoes
Volcanoes are notorious features on the landscape, but the mountains of Earth’s surface do not…
The World’s Lesser Known Pyramids
We all know the Egyptian Pyramids; structures like the Great Pyramid of Giza cannot be…
Nature’s Exceptional Eyeless Animals
The eyes may be the windows of the soul, but for a fascinating array of…
The Strange Places People Keep Finding Dead Bodies
Many places around the world are eerily distinguished by the presence of dead bodies laid…
The Must-See Places in the Nation of Georgia
Georgia, the country at the point where Eastern Europe and Western Asia meet in the…
These Lesser Known Street Drugs Will Probably Kill You
Drugs don’t just get people high, they often progress straight from a high to death.…