The 5 Best Nathan For You Segments
Comedy Central’s Nathan for You may have only lasted four seasons, but it left a huge impact. There’s never been a show quite like it. Sure, the concept of “experienced businessman helps struggling small business” might mirror that of Kitchen Nightmares. But Nathan Fielder’s schemes are so elaborate and bizarre, they are more akin to […]
The Bizarre Story of Identity Thief Lori Erica Ruff
From an outsider’s perspective, Lori Erica Ruff lived an ordinary life. While not a career woman, she seemingly found purpose in being a mother and wife, though she and her husband Blake would divorce shortly before her death in 2010. That Christmas Eve, she took her own life via a self-inflicted gunshot wound. What she […]
The 10 Best Episodes of The Simpsons
The Simpsons has been airing new episodes for over 30 years. While it is not the phenomenon it once was, it holds a place within the highest echelon of pop culture. Due to a drop in the show’s quality over the years, many forget that its first few seasons not only changed television forever, but […]
3 of the Strangest Cults (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
Being social creatures, humans feel the need to belong, to have an identity that’s representative of something greater than ourselves. Cults exploit this necessity, offering members community in exchange for freedom. We’ve all heard the horror stories of Jonestown or the Heaven’s Gate suicides. But today, let’s explore three of the lesser-known strangest cults. The […]
The Truth About Stanley Meyer and the Water Fuel Cell
If someone told you that they invented a water-powered car, you’d rightfully have your doubts. However, Stanley Meyer managed to garner a significant number of believers in his claim to have developed the “water fuel cell,” a device that, if retrofitted onto an automobile, could allegedly make its engine run solely on water. His untimely […]
Who Really Was Jeffrey Lash, the Man Who Claimed to Be An Alien?
Jeffrey Lash had been dying long before his death. In the years leading up to his passing, he had lost so much weight that his neighbors had begun to call him “Skinny Bob.” (He told them that his name was Bob. Only a few people in his inner circle knew his real name.) Part of […]
Inside Cantelmoism, Reddit’s DMT-Based Cult
While short-lived, Cantelmoism made a lasting impact in the world of internet oddities. For the cult’s irony-steeped followers, founder Chris Cantelmo quickly went from Reddit meme to Christlike figure. And it wasn’t until his humanity showed that he was abandoned (left for dead, as you will soon see). This story is a cautionary one. Perhaps […]
The Haunting of Jackie Hernandez
Ghost stories are staples of our culture. According to a recent survey of Americans 21 and over, 57% of people believe in ghosts. For those of us who have never encountered ghosts ourselves, it is hard to decipher what’s true and what’s not when it comes to stories of the paranormal. The story of Jackie […]
The Real-Life Story of the Exorcist
William Friedkin’s 1973a film The Exorcist is one of the most highly regarded horror movies ever made. For those unfamiliar, the film centers around a 12 year-old girl named Regan. Satan possesses Regan’s body. She becomes violent, develops strength well beyond that of any 12 year-old, and, in a particularly famous scene, projectile vomits onto […]
5 of the Most Bizarre Traditions From Around the World
It’s easy to forget that our normal is someone else’s weird. Around the world are centuries-old traditions that seem detached from our reality. However, if you look hard enough, you’ll find that all tradition seeks to achieve the same goal: to create thriving communities based on shared beliefs and experiences. It’s just that some experiences […]
