The Legend (and Truth) of the Voodoo Priestess Who Haunts a Louisiana Swamp
Julia Brown sang, “One day I'm gonna die, and take the whole town with me.”
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Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
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8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
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8 Things You Might Not Know About 'Weird Tales' Magazine
The pulp magazine, which turns 100 this year, inspired Stephen King and made a star out of Conan.
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Canadian Woman Wins First Prize in Cheese-Rolling Race After Knocking Herself Unconscious
Nineteen-year-old Delaney Irving was unconscious when she crossed the finish line of Gloucester's 2023 cheese-rolling contest.
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Mushroom Coffins Are the Latest Green Burial Trend
Loop Biotech's eco-friendly mushroom coffins are designed to decompose.
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One Scoop of the World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream Will Set You Back Nearly $7000
The most expensive ice cream in the world features gold leaf, rare white truffles, and cheese.
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This Wearable Neck Fan Looks Weird, But It Will Help You Stay Cool During the Next Heat Wave
Enjoy the breeze wherever you go with this weird but useful wearable neck fan from Amazon.
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Weird and wonderful trains that break the rules
Railway technology is more versatile than you think. Here's a selection of unusual railways that break the rules in order to reach the places other trains can't roll.
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How to Play a Classic Card Game With Your Tarot Deck
No fortune-telling skills are required to play this classic French tarot card game.
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