The Crying Boy Painting: The Curse That Survived the Flames
In 1985, a house fire in England sparked one of Britain's strangest modern curses. A painting of a crying boy had reportedly survived the flames, and firefighters claimed they had seen the same thing in dozens of other homes. Soon, frightened owners were burning their paintings, newspapers were reporting a supernatural curse, and thousands of prints were destroyed in a Halloween bonfire. But what really happened, and where did the legend begin?
Kentucky’s Cursed Chest
Somewhere in Kentucky a chest was cursed in 1830. Now it’s the Kentucky Historical Society warehouse where no one else can put their clothes in it. After 18 tragedies associated with it, who can blame them?
The Science Club That Secretly Fed Children Radioactive Oatmeal
Beginning in the late 1940s, researchers from MIT and Harvard conducted nutrition experiments involving boys at Fernald. The research was intended to study how the human body absorbed nutrients, particularly calcium and iron.
Bayer’s Dark History: The Human Experiments Behind a Familiar Name
I can't believe a company would do this and still be around today
Cropsey: When a Staten Island Urban Legend Became Real
The legend of Cropsey is something parents tell kids to keep them out of the woods... but in the 80's a real life Cropsey was in the woods.
The Beast of Bray Road: What Did Danny See That Night?
Let's talk about the legend of the Beast of Bray Road, Wisconsin's very own werewolf. This is the chilling 2018 encounter of Danny Morgan, who witnessed a towering, wolf-like creature with glowing eyes near Elkhorn. Unearth the mysterious footprint he found the following day, adding a modern twist to this enduring folklore. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this exploration of the Beast of Bray Road is sure to captivate your imagination.
The Strange Legend of Beaver Dunes Park: Oklahoma’s Bermuda Triangle
Oklahoma's Beaver Dunes Park has had disappearances since the 1500s when Spanish explorer Coranado had 3 of his men disappear right in front of his eyes... This area is now known as Oklahoma's Bermuda Triangle
Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?
Whether you believe in the superstition or not, Friday the 13th creeps a lot of people out. It started with the Knights Templar back in 1307 and it associated with creepy, paranormal events today.
The Haunted Retreat Where the Real Horror Wasn't a Ghost
A group of teens wanted to start halloween season off right with a trip to a haunted nunnery in the woods.. But they got more than they came for.
The Haunted History of the Staunton Train Depot
If you're looking for one of the most haunted places in Virginia, let me introduce you to the Staunton Train Depot—a site of war, fire, and tragedy. Over the years, it’s been burned, destroyed, and crushed by a runaway train—and the spirits of those lost still linger.
The Two Most Haunted Cemeteries in Staunton, Virginia
These are the two most haunted cemeteries in Staunton, VA—Trinity Church and Thornrose Cemetery. Trinity Church, dating back to the 18th century, holds the remains of the town’s original settlers.
The Lake Nyos Disaster: The Night a Lake Killed Nearly 1,700 People
The Lake Nyos disaster occurred on August 21, 1986, when a massive cloud of carbon dioxide gas erupted from Lake Nyos, a volcanic crater lake in Cameroon. This rare phenomenon, known as a limnic eruption, released approximately 1.6 million tons of CO2 that raced towards nearby villages.
The Curse of Greenwood Cemetery: Did Fred Weeks Get the Revenge He Wanted?
Fred Weeks was a man who wanted more in life than he had, so he moved his family to Orlando, FL in the early 1900s to make that happen. But he met up with some unsavory people who took advantage of him. He then spent the rest of his life exacting his revenge. It's said that you can still still his ghost haunting around his mausoleum when you visit the cemetery at night.
Haunted History of The Blackburn Inn Formerly the Western State Lunatic Asylum
Nestled in the heart of Staunton, Virginia, the Blackburn Inn holds a rich and eerie past. Once a lunatic asylum, later a prison, and now a stunning boutique hotel, its walls have witnessed over 200 years of history—both beautiful and tragic. From its Jeffersonian architecture to the chilling legacy of Dr. DeJarnette’s eugenics program, this place is no ordinary inn.
Is I4 haunted? Florida’s haunted Highway
There is a highway in Florida that is known as not only one of the most deadly highways in the US, but also as the most haunted. Join me as we dig into the history of the area and legend of the I4 Dead Zone.