Areeba Umair
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Writing stories that blend fiction and history, exploring the past with a touch of imagination.
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The Real Mermaids: Captured on Camera
When someone mentions a mermaid, what pops into your head? Probably the classic, beautiful image we all know from stories and movies. But honestly, if mermaids do exist, wouldn’t they be more like, well, a fish? Think about it: kind of nasty, scaly, maybe slimy, and a little slippery. Their hair wouldn’t exactly be flowing and perfect, not after soaking in saltwater forever!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Girl Who Cries Diamonds: A 1996 Mystery That Still Shines Today
It’s Saturday, December 13, 2025, and while I was thinking about what to chat about today, I stumbled across one of those utterly bizarre stories from the past that makes you wish it were a superpower you could unlock. Honestly, I wish I had this gift. There’s a tale about a girl who seems to have the real-life ability to cry crystal tears. Now that’s pretty cool and, let’s be honest, pretty convenient, right? Imagine: watch a sad movie, buy a house!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The City That Floated in the Sky
This story is one of those internet sensations that just hooks you right in. We’re talking about an entire, airy city, complete with what looked like towering skyscrapers or castle spires, that supposedly appeared floating right there in the clouds above two Chinese provinces: Fan in Guangdong and, a few days later, in Changi.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
That Famous Movie Quote Is Wrong
It’s your friend Mikey Chan, and I was just scrolling through the comments on a recent video of mine when one particular message really stopped me in my tracks. I won’t share the exact comment, but shout-out to the person who sent it in!
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
When the Past Calls for a Ride: Ghost Passengers of the Tōhoku Tsunami
A Disaster That Still Echoes It’s been nearly five years since the devastating Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011. The magnitude 9.0 quake triggered a massive wave that reached 133 feet in some places and pushed more than 6 miles inland.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
When Fairy Tales Get Dark: The Hidden Side of Your Favorite Disney Stories
We all adore Disney movies for their predictable joy, catchy songs, and comforting promise that everything will turn out okay. But behind those bright colors and heartwarming endings, some of Disney’s most iconic stories come from surprisingly dark, twisted, and downright disturbing origins.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Babylonians Who Beat Us to Calculus
A Discovery That Changes the Story, Today So, here we are in 2025, still trying to wrap our heads around how brilliant ancient civilizations really were. We’ve always known the Babylonians were math and astronomy rockstars, but the more we uncover, the more it feels like we’ve underestimated them by a lot.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
8 Cursed Objects Still Haunting the World Today
Sometimes people leave behind memories, legacies, and occasionally… nightmare-fuel objects that ruin lives. You’d think that if something brings disaster, illness, hauntings, or death, humans would immediately destroy it.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in Horror
6 Mysterious Places You Probably Shouldn’t Visit Alone Today
If there’s one thing this world never fails to deliver, it’s mystery. Sure, we expect places like Stonehenge or Area 51 to raise eyebrows, but what about the lesser-known locations that quietly hide some of the strangest phenomena on Earth?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Seven Medieval ‘Cures’ That Prove We’re Really Lucky to Be Sick in 2025
The Wild History of Old-School Medicine If you’ve ever complained about a long wait at the clinic or how gross cough syrup tastes, trust me, after reading how illnesses were treated centuries ago, you might send your doctor a thank-you card. Medicine has come a very, very long way.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in History
