Arnold Schwarzenegger bought the tank he drove during military service.
At 52, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman married…
At 52, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman married 18-year-old Mandy Smith but divorced after a year. Bill’s 30-year-old son then Stephen married Mandy’s mother, age 46. If Bill and Mandy had remained married, Stephen would have been his father’s father-in-law and his own grandpa.
The most isolated human being ever was Al Worden, command…
The most isolated human being ever was Al Worden, command module pilot of Apollo 15, who in lunar orbit was at a maximum distance of 2,235 miles from his fellow astronauts on the surface. While on the other side of the Moon, no communication with Earth or his comrades was possible.
MIT students discovered that by buying $600,000 worth of lottery…
MIT students discovered that by buying $600,000 worth of lottery tickets in the Massachusetts’ Cash WinAll lottery they could get a 10-15% return on investment. Over 5 years, they managed to game $8 million out of the lottery through this method.
In 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial…
In 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the offer of battle. Trial by combat was abolished the following year.
Phasmophobia: The Fear of Ghosts
Phasmophobia is the fear of ghosts. Despite the continued debate as to their existence, we have all heard stories around the campfire for years about scary phantoms and supernatural beings. Spirits and ghosts alike are central to some of the most well-known books and movies, and are a source of fear for many children. However, for some people, this fear doesn’t get put aside with adulthood and instead increases. For those who are experiencing phasmophobia, it is a very real fear which can lead to chronic anxiety or even absolute terror. Because this fear is often irrational, it is important
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12 Horror Movies Based on True Stories
Many people enjoy watching horror movies because of the fright you get while watching them, but knowing that each of these was actually inspired by real events will make the next time you watch one of these even scarier. Keep in mind that the names may be different and the stories may be exaggerated, but they’re not as fictional as you might want to believe. 1. The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Her real name was Anneliese Michel, and in the 1970’s, she would lose control of her body and had episodes of intense shaking. Although doctors initially diagnosed her
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Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack are widely credited with…
Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack are widely credited with helping end segregation in Las Vegas, by refusing to perform in venues that wouldn’t allow blacks.
Most lonely people don’t lack social skills. They just…
Most lonely people don’t lack social skills. They just find themselves in lonely situations. However, loneliness can create a behavioral trap whereby lonely people focus on “I want this person to like me” in social situations, making themselves uninteresting to others in the process.
Mike Merrill has modeled his life after the stock market…
Mike Merrill has modeled his life after the stock market. He’s issued 1,000 “shares” of himself and life decisions are made by his shareholders’ votes. Some of the life decisions his investors have made for him are his hair color, the car he drives, his love interests, and even his diet.