Why There Are No Ghosts in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Ride
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland manages to honor the original Haunted Mansion ride while respecting cultural sensitivities at the same time.
2023-09-16 01:19
16 Cryptids That Might (Or Might Not) Exist
Almost every country has its own cryptid, from giant bats in Java to enormous water hounds in Ireland.
2023-09-14 03:18
You Can Donate Your Leftover Halloween Candy to American Troops and First Responders
Remove the risk to your waistline and do some good at the same time by donating your leftover Halloween candy.
2023-09-10 23:21
Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:24
10 Frightening Facts about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’
Learn about Henry James’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’—the classic ghost story that inspired (among many other things) Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor.’
2023-09-08 03:21
Misconceptions About 9 Major Holidays
New Year’s resolutions aren’t doomed to fail, Halloween isn’t about devil worship, and Christmas isn’t celebrated on December 25 because Jesus was born that day.
2023-09-07 02:51
Why Do Witches Often Have Warts?
The reason they’re often associated with the growths goes hand in hand with the same centuries-old superstitions that gave witches an undeservedly bad rap.
2023-09-04 22:28
The Best Pumpkin-Carving Tools and Accessories, According to an Expert
Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ co-founder Marc Evan shares his tips, tricks, and picks for the best pumpkin-carving tools.
2023-08-29 04:24
Jeopardy! Contestant Gives Two of the Worst Sports-Related Responses Ever
VIDEO: Two of the worst Jeopardy! answers ever.
2023-07-29 20:53
41 Fascinating Phobias, Explained
From acrophobia (the fear of heights) to zuigerphobia (the fear of vacuum cleaners), there are plenty of things to be scared of—rationally or otherwise.
2023-07-07 04:23
A Gory Toy Story: The Horrible History of the Evilstick
Hidden inside a toy princess wand sold in dollar stores lurked a horrifying image—one that scared kids silly.
2023-06-20 04:23