When you think of the most iconic action characters barely escaping death or dispatching a group of henchmen with their bare hands, a lot of people obviously picture the actor doing the stunt. But most of those action sequences that we love and cherish usually aren’t done by the actors at all. Most actors allow a…
Author: Robert Grimminck
One of the strangest events that happens in nature is when a large group of animals die at once. While many times these group deaths can be attributed to a specific cause, there are a few mass die-offs where there is no clear culprit. The absolutely frightening aspect of these mass deaths is that the…
An inevitable part of life is aging and dying. It’s part of Newton’s second law of thermodynamics, which is that objects have to go from order to disorder. But there are a number of researchers who are trying to break those rules and they are trying to extend life spans for decades, centuries, or even…
Kidnapping is a terrifying crime for victims and the victims’ families. While a lot of kidnappings are never solved, or end badly, there are a few cases where children go missing, but are miraculously reunited with their parents again, sometimes after decades of being apart. In these cases, not only is it amazing that…
Fast food is great because by its nature, it is cheap, easy to get, and you can eat it within a matter of minutes. That is, unless you order these gourmet and over-the-top versions of common fast food items. What do you think? Do these look good or are they a complete waste of money?…
When it comes to a mystery, having photographic evidence is usually pretty helpful in solving the mystery. But then there are a few mysteries that revolve around pictures themselves, and these are the most mysterious of those unsolved pictures. 10. Grandpa’s Ghost When Denise Russell’s grandmother was 94-years-old, her mind was starting to deteriorate, and…
The clichéd saying that a picture is worth a thousand words couldn’t be truer about these pictures. They capture shocking and disturbing moments in human history and since they’ve found their way to the digital age, they will probably be around until people don’t use the internet anymore. They are stark reminders of the vulnerability…
When money isn’t an issue, one can indulge in some very cool and very expensive toys. These include gadgets, vehicles, and toys that are similar to things people with average wealth own, just taken to the extreme. There are also some toys that rich people own that most of us have only seen in movies…
Live television has an amazing ability to transfer us to places around the world without ever leaving our own home. This ability has given people a front row view to some shocking events. Some of these events are iconic and forever changed the world, while others are lesser known but no less stunning. Here are…
To many people, movies are more than flashing images with sound. They can transport people to other worlds, place us in other people’s skins and connect humans in a way that no other medium can. They are an indelible part of many cultures around the world and to some people, an integral part of their…
Human civilization as we know it has only been around for 6,000 years, and we only become more harmful to the Earth the longer that we’re here because of the progress that we make. Things drastically took a turn for the worst at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, with the growth of mechanized industry,…
Ultimately, the goal of advertising agencies is to sell product. At times, how they do that comes down to how creative they want to be. In some cases, the advertisers choose to be outrageous just to get people’s attention, and now and then some advertisers go too far, and their commercial is banned outright. Or, if…
The human body can do some amazing things, and thanks to genetics, there are some people who can do things that are beyond the normal range of human skills and abilities. While these superpowers don’t include things like flying or telepathy, they are still pretty remarkable. You may even have some hiding in you, waiting…
In order for a planet to be habitable or hospitable for life, it needs to meet certain criteria. Just to name a few, they have to be the right distance from a star, they have to be big enough to have a molten center, and the planet needs to have rock. These exoplanets, which are…
To state the obvious, painting is very much a visual medium, so having sight is pretty important when it comes to working as a painter. But then there are some amazing people who are legally blind, and have painted some incredibly beautiful works that rival the that of artists who can see. Also, it’s important…
When it comes to observing the world, one of the most reliable senses is our sight. People literally need to see some things to believe it. That’s why optical illusions are so fascinating, because it shows that we can’t even trust our eyes when we’re staring directly at something. They also show how complex our…
China has an unusual place in the world’s economy. It is the home of some of the cheapest manufacturing in the world, but it’s also known for its insane amount of piracy and copyright infringements. Meaning that companies take a big risk sending their products to China to be manufactured, but they do it anyways…
Paradoxes are a fascinating part of reality and there are paradoxes in many different fields like math, physics, logic, psychology, and language. When it comes to trying to understand them, paradoxes can make the brain feel like it’s doing somersaults, but they can also expand your mind and make you look at the world in…
When it comes to dealing with ghosts, a lot of them are pretty harmless. They may moan, walk around and even slam doors, but rarely do they act violently. Then there are some cases where the spirit, be it a poltergeist, ghost or some other type of spirit, let their presence be known through destruction…
Halloween is a great time for people to express themselves and festively decorate their homes. The problem is that some people absolutely love Halloween and decorate their house to the extreme. These extreme cases can be frightening to children, disturbing to adults and downright annoying to neighbors. Then again, for those who love Halloween, these people…
Scattered throughout the Earth, there are places that look as terrifying and unsettling as any nightmare. They can be man-made or naturally created, but they also give off a disturbing aura that haunts any who visits or lays eyes on the area. So if you’re looking for a creepy vacation or places you should avoid…
When it comes to depicting race, culture, and ethnicity in movies and television shows, it can be a complicated issue. Different cultures have their foibles and that’s partly what makes a culture unique. The problem is that if these depictions aren’t sensitive enough, it can come across as stereotyping, or discriminating, and that’s if diversity…
The bestselling horror author of all time, Stephen King, is known for his prolific output of work. As of summer 2015, he has published 54 novels and over 200 short stories. While King himself says that many of his books are like “a Big Mac”, he actually has a rich and complex universe that connects…
Giving someone a second chance, especially if they’ve done something horrendous, is a complicated issue. Does the person deserve it? Have they earned it? Or is what they did so bad that it’s unforgivable? This is currently an on-going issue in the NFL with one of its most high-profile controversies: former Baltimore Ravens running back…