When Summer Never Came: The Global Chill After Mount Tambora’s Cataclysm
— April 28, 2026In 1816, much of the world experienced a year so strange and unsettling that…
Lots of people love animals, after all, so many of them just look so darn cute and innocent. Then there are the “others.” Critters that don’t enjoy the same popularity as a cute furry bunny or a fluffy duckling. Lot’s of folks are completely creeped out by spiders, snakes and a myriad of other species that make up the incredibly diverse population of living things on planet earth. Beyond appearances, there are numerous animals that engage in activities that people generally find creepy or even frightening. Not everyone finds these kinds of things disturbing, of course, but for those who do, we’re sorry if you miss out on any sleep after reading this.
A study conducted in Japan revealed a startling discovery about those pesky insects we all love to hate: mosquitoes! The study found that the little blood-suckers preferred to feed on people with type O blood. These flying vampires will even go through the extra effort of seeking them out among a group of people with other blood types. If you have ever observed – as we have – some poor soul who seems to draw more mosquitoes than most other people, this could be the reason why
In 1816, much of the world experienced a year so strange and unsettling that…
On a chilly November morning in 1970, a 45-foot, eight-ton sperm whale washed ashore…
In the rolling hills of Bath County, Kentucky, an ordinary spring day in 1876…
Odd or what? That, presumably, is a matter of opinion, but despite your thoughts regarding what's found here, you know you just have to look! We scour the web looking for things that make you question your own version of reality and present them here for your perusal.

