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.
Interesting Facts About Dolphins
Here are some facts about dolphins which you may find interesting. 1. There are about 43 different species of dolphins that have been discovered. Of these species, 38 of them are marine dolphins (meaning they inhabit large bodies of water) and 5 are river dolphins. 2. The average life span of a dolphin is usually between 15-20 years. However, some dolphins have lived near 40-50 years. 3. Dolphins generally do not attack humans. Rather, some dolphins have been known to protect humans from shark attacks and swimming them to shore. Dolphins will only attack humans if they feel threatened or
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“SLAM” was a cancelled nuclear ramjet missile that could carry…
“SLAM” was a cancelled nuclear ramjet missile that could carry up to 16 thermonuclear warheads, travel for months nonstop, spew radiation wherever it went, and flew at tree top levels, killing anyone it would fly over. The ramjet was powered by an on-board nuclear reactor instead of rocket fuel which is why it could fly […]
Modern Peanut Butter was invented…
Modern Peanut Butter was invented as a source of protein for people with no teeth.
The first known Easter egg in a video game was a secret…
The first known Easter egg in a video game was a secret room in Atari Adventure (1979) that credited the game’s developer, Warren Robinett. Atari did not allow their developers to be credited at the time so Robinett added the feature, told no one, and quit before anything could be done about it.