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During the Middle Ages in Europe, ghosts were believed to be the work of demonic forces that were heavily battled by the church. Ghosts were either the soul of a person returned to earth for a specific purpose, or they were evil spirits with a singular aim to terrify or tempt the living. To tell... Sign in to see full entry.

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Early in September of 1940 was the beginning of the intense London Blitz when Nazi Germany began to drop bombs on the United Kingdom that continued up until 1941. The cops had their hands full with the hundreds of terrified citizens running amuck through debris. Hospitals were overloaded with the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Considered one of the most dangerous trees in the world, the sandbox tree can grow up to 200 feet tall and it isn’t suitable for home landscapes. It is a dangerous tree that explodes its poisonous pumpkin-shaped seed capsules, which have force enough to injure persons or livestock. This tree grows... Sign in to see full entry.

I have only had a few in my life, but my granddaughter and husband get migraines frequently. I use many different cleaners, and I have candles throughout the house. We have narrowed down the culprits, and the headaches have subsided for my husband. My granddaughter is around cigarette smoke and... Sign in to see full entry.

On November 13, 1974, the real story of The Amityville Horror began when Ronald DeFeo, Jr. savagely murdered his entire family in the demon-infested house that was featured in the popular horror story. The house at 112 Ocean Avenue had been occupied by the DeFeo family since 1965, two parents, two... Sign in to see full entry.

The year 1948 was a big one where UFO sightings were witnessed. Close to three dozen sightings occurred worldwide, from the Philippines and Findland to Nevada and New Mexico, which the latter being the state that is a real hotspot for alien encounters. Most of the sightings came from reputable... Sign in to see full entry.

Barking dogs alerted a South Carolina woman to come to her front door which turned out to be a visit from a 5' alligator. Yikes! Sign in to see full entry.