Throughout history it has been customary to cast death masks of great leaders and notable people shortly after they passed away. Although the tradition of preserving a dead person’s face with wax or plaster was thankfully phased out with the advent of photography, death masks were still being made well into the 20th century and the…
10 Things That Sound Wrong But Are Actually Correct
Ever heard something which sounds so unbelievable it couldn’t possibly be true? Well here’s ten facts which will really mess with your head. 1. Correct Grammar Doesn’t Always Make Sense The sentence ‘the rat the cat the dog chased ate the malt’ may seem like complete gibberish, but it is grammatically correct. The sentence is…
10 Terrifying Ghost Ships That Haunt The Seas
A ghost ship is quite simply a vessel which has been discovered with no living crew onboard. There have been many ghost ships throughout history and, because some sailed freely for many years before being found, their mystery have found their way into folklore and legend. Take a look below for 10 terrifying ghost ships…
10 Illuminati Symbols And Meanings
Whether you believe in the Illuminati or not, you have to admit that the idea of a shadowy secret organisation attempting to bring about a New World Order makes for some pretty compelling conspiracy theories. Historically speaking, the Order of the Illuminati was an organisation established in Bavaria, Germany in 1776 by forward-thinking individuals who…
10 Of The Strangest Alien Conspiracy Theories
If there is one subject that has many conspiracy theories, it’s aliens! Is there other life in the universe? And have the aliens ever visited the earth? Take a look below for 10 of the strangest alien conspiracy theories. 1. Project Blue Book And The Majestic 12 Both of these names represent committees allegedly set…
10 Terrifying Theories That Will Keep You Up At Night
Humanity has always been fascinated with the unknown and, perhaps more importantly, how we’ve doomed ourselves. Here are ten theories which will probably keep you up at night. 1. Terror Management The Terror Management theory proposes that we as a species have a desire to live, but we also realize that death is inevitable. This…
10 Conspiracy Theories So Believable That They Might Be True
Conspiracy theories do not have to be right to be good. However, some conspiracy theories are so believable that they might be true. There are many conspiracy theories out there, many of which are propagated through the internet. However, not all of them are equal. Here are the top 10 conspiracies that are a lot…
10 Of The Weirdest Sects You Won’t Believe Actually Got A Following
Throughout history many people have founded religions and sects based on their own belief systems. Some have become infamous for their shady, behind-the-scene practices, whilst others are notorious for their suicide pact endings. Take a look below for our list of 10 of the weirdest sects you won’t believe actually got a following. 1. Moonies…
10 Disturbing Original Versions Of Fairy Tales
Hollywood has always taken a keen interest in revitalizing fairy tales. The likes of Sleeping Beauty (Maleficent), Snow White (Snow White and the Huntsman) and Jack and the Beanstalk (Jack the Giant Slayer) have all had a recent makeover on the big screen and, although the idea of these cinematic adaptations changing classic stories for…
10 Of The Craziest Instances Of The Mandela Effect
Have you even been absolutely convinced of something only to find out that you are wrong? And then, just as you become accustomed to your own fallibility, something happens to make you question everything: someone else has the same erroneous views that you do? Is this proof that conspiracies about world-wide cabals controlling our minds…