The bean-nighe is a woman in Scottish folklore who foretells death by washing bloody clothes in a river.
Strange Things
7 Weirdly Specific YouTube Channels That Are Perfect for Procrastinating
From food history to…bathroom playlists? These strangely specific YouTube channels are the perfect background noise for doing absolutely nothing.
7 Internet Personalities Who Went off the Deep End
Fame does things to people. Bizarre, sinister things. These seven internet personalities are proof.
The Curse of the Krasue: The Floating Head of Southeast Asia
This floating head with its intestines dangling below it has an insatiable hunger for flesh. The Southeast Asian Krasue is one scary ghost.
Talking to a Real Paranormal Investigator About Ghost Hunting Shows
Ghost hunting shows are fun, but often more than a little fabricated. I talked to a real paranormal investigator about what the shows get wrong.
Beware the Bunyip: The Aboriginal Monster of the Billabongs
The Australian Outback is home to quite a few dangerous creatures, but none may be more fearsome than the legendary bunyip, an amphibious beast that feeds on humans.
Surprise, You Might Be Pro-Thought Police: The Uneasy Case For Loli Hentai
Loli hentai is animated pornography depicting fictional children. As reprehensible as its subject matter is, there may be a case for keeping it legal.
The Punks Among Pagans: What Is Chaos Magic?
It sounds cool (and maybe a little intimidating) but what is chaos magic? Here’s a quick guide to the DIY theory of magic.
The Legend of La Tulevieja: The Woman Wandering Panama’s and Costa Rica’s Rivers
If you’re wandering the rivers of Panama or Costa Rica at night, you might run into La Tulevieja, a monster who devours children and lustful men.
Why Are Goat Skulls Associated With the Devil? How a Humble Farm Animal Came To Symbolize Satan
Why are goat skulls satanic? The story of a humble farm animal’s transformation from horny trickster to horned devil.
SCP Declassified: SCP 4666 Explained
SCP 4666 is what happens when you write to Satan instead of Santa.
SCP Declassified: SCP 076 Explained
SCP 076 combines the best and worst of Series 1. He also happens to be one of the most shipped SCP anomalies. Go figure.
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy: Irish Magpie Superstitions Explained
There are a lot of strange superstitions in Irish tradition; however, perhaps the best one comes from an old nursery rhyme about magpies.
SCP Declassified: SCP 343 Explained
SCP 343, a.k.a “God”, is a controversial entry of mysterious origins.
Unexplained Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved and One That Took 40 Years to Solve
Unexplained mysteries are the bread and butter of true crime. Here are a few of the most bizarre cases.
SCP Declassified: SCP 3000 Explained
SCP 3000 is one of the few Thaumiel SCPs monitored by the Foundation and it’s existence is vital to keeping the organization running.
The Most Iconic Reddit Threads Everyone Should Read (At Their Own Risk)
Reddit is home to some of the most brilliant (and unhinged) stories on the internet.
SCP Declassified: SCP 682 Explained
SCP 682 is one of the most iconic SCPs of the Foundation, but it’s also one of the most hated entries.
The Mythology of Twins in West Africa: Bad Omens or Living Gods?
Twins hold an important role in the Yoruba and Igbo communities of West Africa, but their beliefs about the significance of a twin birth are vastly different.
A Comprehensive Guide to SCP Classes for New Foundation Recruits
You’re the new hire? Take this manual and start memorizing the SCP classes before you end up like the last researcher they sent here.
Who Is Eugenia Cooney?: A YouTube Star’s Decade Long Descent Into an Eating Disorder
Eugenia Cooney gained popularity through her fashion videos, but it wasn’t her outfits that caught people’s attention.
What’s Going on With SCP-001?
The true nature of SCP-001 has remained a mystery since the early days of the Foundation.
What Is a Wendigo? Everything You Need To Know About the Man-Eating Spirits of the Great Lakes
If you’re walking through the woods around the Great Lakes, you may just encounter the wendigo, an antlered cannibal from Native American folklore.
Your Body Is a Microorganism’s Wonderland: The Tiny Forms of Life That Call Us Home
There are more microorganisms in you than there are human cells. But it’s ok, they’re mostly here to fight infections (and have orgies on your face).