Titanoboa: The Prehistoric Colombian Monster Snake

You may not want to read about this frightening creature if you suffer to any degree from ophidiophobia, or even if you are…

African Remains Discovered in Prehistoric Shell Heap in Portugal

In an intriguing discovery, the remains of an African man who died just 350 years ago have been found buried in a prehistoric…

Why the ‘Sun Never Sets’ for Airmen Aboard the RC-135

Categories Military Aircraft Air Force Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Surveillance Aircraft Air Force Equipment Contractor: L-3 Communications Service: United States Air Force Power…

Tales from the Vault: Origin of the Cadborosaurus legend

Hubert Evans was one of the most highly respected writers in British Columbia. Born in 1892, he lived most of his life at…

Inside The Legend Of The Bunny Man — And The Chilling Real-Life Incidents Behind It

The legend of an ax-wielding man in a rabbit suit haunting Fairfax County started in the 1970s and continues to this day, with…

When A Mob Burned The Heart Of A Teenage “Vampire” Suspected Of Killing Her Family

When Mercy Brown's family started dying off one by one, the town blamed her — even though she'd been dead for months. FlickrGravestone…

The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall

The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is probably one of the most iconic ghost pictures out there. But what is the story behind…

Don’t Lick the Blue Star Tattoo

This week’s theme is body parts and ornamentation, including tattoos. I’ll be honest and say that the first thing I thought of when…

FLYING Classics: P-51 Mustangs Helped Win the Air During World War II

Considered the finest combat fighter of its generation, the P-51 Mustang long-range fighter and fighter-bomber mastered the skies during World War II and…

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Fighter)

Snapshot Nickname: Flying Balalaika Number Built: 11,496 Make: Mikoyan-and-Gurevich Design Bureau Mission: Fast Interceptor Location: The Raytheon Pavilion & Outdoor Exhibits Background For…

In One Mission in October 1944, Two F6F Hellcats Shot Down a Record 15 Enemy Aircraft

Two Grumman F6F Hellcats streaked across the sky above the Philippines. Below them, armadas of ships clashed in an epic battle to control…

The Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi Defies Gravity in Indian Temple

Updated 6 October, 2023 - 18:55 Joanna Gillan In the heart of Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India, lies a marvel of ancient Indian architecture…