Watson Brown’s Afterlife: The Strange Fate of a Martyr’s Body
Sarah Johnson When Watson Brown joined his father, abolitionist John Brown, in the 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, he likely understood the risks. He was wounded during the failed uprising and died…
Local Legends and Urban Myths
When a Facebook Joke Sent Thousands to the Desert Looking for Aliens
robert.davis What started as a joke—“Storm Area 51”—turned into a real-world gathering in Nevada in 2019, with thousands showing up to storm the base.
The DIY Skatepark Movement Finds Its Footing
The rise of DIY skateparks showcases how public space is reclaimed, reimagined, and repurposed.
Bootleggers and Moonshiners Defied Prohibition with Secret Stills and Smuggled Spirits
Emily Thompson From hidden stills deep in the Appalachian hills to smuggling rings operating under city streets, Prohibition (1920–1933) sparked a rebellion that made bootleggers and moonshiners American legends. When the federal…
The Rogue Taxidermists: Creating Mythical Creatures from Roadkill
Are strange creatures real, or the invention of taxidermists using roadkill to create what looks like mythical creatures?
"You Can't Make This Up" News
Local Legends and Urban Myths
Unbelievable Crime Stories
Uncategorized
WTF Headlines
Breaking News: New Hampshire Man Finds Creative New Ways to Get Arrested
New Hampshire, known for its beautiful landscapes and rugged independence, has also earned a quirky reputation for some of its residents’ outlandish brushes with the law. From impersonating police officers…
Lizard Man Stomp: A Growing Annual Event Based On a Legend
David Martin The scary legend of the Lizard Man has become a revived local story, with a small town in South Carolina capitalizing on the tale.
Sasquatch: The Timeless Legend of America’s Hairy Giant
The legend of the Sasquatch has been around for centuries. Stories of a man-like creature wandering around in the forest, sneaking up on people, are widespread.