Weird & Strange

If you've read the article about examples of rural entertainment that could end in disaster, then you already know that living in the country can be a lot more

The Japanese are known the world over for their ingenuity, their inventiveness and their love of the absurd. Chindogu is a concept that combines all of these

Ever had a self-appointed linguistic expert regale you with word origin stories that seemed a bit off? The following etymologies have spread well beyond

In Ancient times, they sought out ways to cut back on crime. Instead of letting the criminals sit in a jail cell, like today, they would use different torture

The secrets and jokes hidden inside video games can sometimes venture into very bizarre territory. These are nine such easter eggs.

Think Paris and Venice are a little too mundane? Tired of going to the same old places? If you really want a romantic vacation and one that neither of you will

Have you ever wondered just where towns get their names? There are some bizarrely named towns out there and it doesn’t matter what part of the world you live

Most good horror movies can give us a real adrenaline rush, and there are some that are so scary, they can even make us want to sleep with the lights on. We can cope with the twisted and uneasy world of horror flicks by reassuring ourselves that all of the stories are fictional and that those horrible events never really happened. But, have you ever considered that some of your favorite horror mov

There are plenty of stupid ways to kick the bucket, but you have to hand it to anyone who gets outsmarted by a wild animal…

The planet Earth looks like a creepy place for living. You can hear many spooky stories about different places, people,...