CURIOSITY, CRIME & COCKTAIL TIME

Submechanophobia is the fear of man-made objects that are partially or fully submerged in water. The phobia includes shipwrecks, tunnels and sea mines, all understandably eerie. But personally, there is something undeniably creepy about old animatronics and statues, long forgotten and left to decay in murky bodies of water, rotting away forevermore. Here are ten abandoned animatronics and statues you wouldn’t want to encounter on a late-night swim... 1 – The Abandoned Octopus

I love a good ghost story, who doesn’t? There is certainly something thrilling about the unknown, the possibility of tortured souls still haunting the place of their demise for eternity. What is even more thrilling is when the paranormal is seemingly caught on camera. Here are 10 famous ghost photos for you to look at. Catherine Howard The photo is said to be the ghost of Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, who was beheaded in 1542 for supposed adultery. Legend said

I was lucky enough to visit Palermo in Sicily recently, and, of course, I had to visit the Catacombe dei Cappuccini. The catacombs were originally built to bury the monks of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. By 1597, the original room they had built was full, and excavations began to use the natural ancient caves to expand the space. After two years, they were ready, and the friars from the previous grave were to be moved into the new catacombs; however, to the surprise of

I think there is always a lingering fear of death hiding within our subconscious somewhere, the ultimate uncharted adventure. The unknown can invoke something primal in us, a determination to fight and to live. But could it be true that, when it’s your time, it’s your time? Here are ten people who discovered, the hard way, that your Final Destination can’t be cheated. Austin McGough was a young soldier stationed at Fort Campbell. He had been drinking at a party and was making

The ocean is a strange place. For centuries, legends have circulated about monstrous sea creatures, the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle,...

For centuries, trinkets have been taken from the dead to preserve memories. A lock of hair worn in a locket, swatches of fabric from a...

Okay. So, I know we shouldn’t laugh about death. But, occasionally, it’s really hard not to. Here are 10 ways people have died, with more...

New Orleans is a place that has fascinated me, and many others, for as long as I can remember; with its rich tapestry of culture,...

Throughout history, various methods of torture have been inflicted on people as a way to extract confessions (whether the person was...

I have been meaning to write about Joseph for some time now. His tragic story, filled with cruelty and social exclusion, is a testament...

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE Protect me from the fairies wild, Or exchange thee for a stolen child ... Tales of changelings have run...

The X-Files was an iconic show. Debuting in 1993, its unique blend of horror, mystery, and science fiction captivated audiences, along...

The 27 Club is considered a mysterious phenomenon, capturing the attention of music fans, historians, and conspiracy theorists equally;...

I love photos that make you say WTF? It’s easy now to dismiss photos as fake, thanks to programmes such as Photoshop, and the development...

Shipwrecks have always seemed to captivate the human imagination, bringing forth a sense of mystery and adventure. They have been the...

Humans have always been a little bit strange; we’ve believed and done some strange things over the years and still do (ahem, flat...

Time, more specifically the concept of time, has always been a subject of fascination. It governs our lives and can dictate our actions....

Let’s be honest; kids often say whatever is on their minds. Sometimes, it’s hilarious; other times, it’s, please let the ground open up...

Pediophobia – the irrational fear of dolls. But is that fear really all that irrational? With their cold, dead, staring eyes and...

Many of us have memories that we hold dear, whether that be from our childhood or those we created as adults. But are they real? Or are...