Mysteries

Kids say the darndest things, as the old saying goes. They also say some of the most horrifying things, as well. Most of the time it’s just because they don’t know any better, but now and then something slips out that is positively freaky, and it seems like just about everyone has heard a story about something they said, a friend said, or even their own kids have said that scared them witless. Ove

The sixties will always be remembered for being among the most important periods of the previous century. The decade expanded people's minds and broadened their horizons about what was possible and marked a true revolution. The emergence of the counterculture and rise of different forms of rock music directly tackled some of the biggest social issues. However, a lot of rock stars had some bizarre,

It seems to be split more or less down the middle when you ask a group of people about whether they believe in ghosts. Even if you don’t believe such a thing is possible, there’s no denying that the very notion of ghosts is remarkably prevalent throughout modern culture. You’ve got television shows about hunting ghosts and, of course, movies like Ghostbusters about, well, busting ghosts.

With the release of his updated take on the classic Gothic ghost story, The Shining, Stephen King implanted in the minds of readers the idea of the haunted

The nature areas of the United States are some of the most amazing places in the world, with incredible terrain and spectacular sights. However, the land is so vast, and even though it is protected, some tourists and explorers that venture there can get lost or worse. A lot of people can go missing, and their disappearances never get explained and can often remain a mystery. Here are some of the s

As one of the best places in the world for partying, gambling and other vices, Las Vegas definitely lives up to its nickname of "Sin City." Vegas is full of huge hotel-casinos and tourist attractions visited by millions of people and where, if you believe in ghosts, many strange things can happen. Check out some stories about famous casinos in Vegas that are said to be haunted.

If you don't happen to believe in ghosts and other supernatural phenomena, sometimes a good story from a celebrity could change your mind. Over the years, many famous people have claimed that they have interacted with ghosts in various ways. Some stars were violently haunted and were terrified, while others have had some unexpectedly friendly, even life-changing experiences. Here are some bizarre

Everyone knows vampires, werewolves, and zombies. Those are so ingrained in popular culture at this point that they just aren’t particularly scary any more, for a variety of reasons. After all, it’s hard to be afraid of a monster that sparkles. But there are still a bunch of creatures out there you’ve probably never even heard of that you will be glad to realize don’t exist. That is, unless you li

Many people have claimed that their homes were haunted by ghosts and other evil beings, and many have said that they ended up getting injured or scared to death. The most vicious of those evil beings are said to come from the pits of hell itself, in the form of demons. There are some terrifying stories from people who experienced an encounter with a demonic entity, and here are some that sound tru

Thanks in large part to the conventions established by Gothic literature, it is our natural inclination to associate ghosts with locations such as ancient