Bob

Joined May 2025

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The author obtained an MSc in Evolution and Behavior - and an overgrown sense of curiosity!

Hopefully you'll find something interesting in this digital cabinet of curiosities - I also post on Really Weird Real World at Blogspot

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Uncover 4 Conspiracy Theories (With a Grain of Truth)
People love a good conspiracy theory - and even if you don't believe a word of them, there's something compelling about the image of a shadowy organization controlling events from behind the scenes.
By Bob6 days ago in FYI
Blood, Tears and Sprouts: 5 Strange Gods of Spring
Many cultures worshiped a deity in spring, but some of these gods (or the way they were honored) may surprise you. Take a look at...
By Bob13 days ago in FYI
Cliffside Coffins and a Pink False Door: Explore 5 Bizarre Ancient Burials
Not every ancient human ended up buried beneath turf or scattered to the winds - some were laid to rest in extravagant architectural marvels, while others had their coffins fixed to high cliffs! Let's take a look at...
By Bob20 days ago in History
Polar Explorers: 4 Tales of Tragedy & Survival Against the Odds
Freezing and alone at the end of the Earth... it takes guts (more on that later...) to be a polar explorer. Take a look at these tales of tragedy and survival against the odds, including...
By Bob27 days ago in History
Frozen in Time: 8 Fascinating Things Found Beneath the Ice
Did you know that researchers discovered an entire frozen penguin colony in Antarctica? It's not the only strange thing that's been found locked in ice either - take a look at...
By Bobabout a month ago in History
Ötzi the Iceman: A Copper Age Murder Mystery
A frozen body protruding from the ice, copper age equipment and fatal wounds to the back - read on for the tale of Ötzi the Iceman, featuring:
By Bobabout a month ago in Criminal
The Ghost Ship and a Blood Waterfall: 6 Polar Horror Movies Waiting to Happen
If you've watched "The Thing" you'll know that a polar landscape makes for a great horror setting. What might surprise you is the number of real world curiosities lurking in the snow, just waiting for the silver screen - for example...
By Bob2 months ago in Horror
Taken by Aliens: Can Psychology Explain the Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill?
In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill lost two hours of their memories while they drove through the Connecticut River Valley. Interviewed under hypnosis, they relayed a tale of abduction and experimentation by alien beings... but could psychology have explanations for their otherworldly encounter?
By Bob2 months ago in FYI
These 13 Rare (but Real) Phobias May Surprise You
Do you know anyone with arachnophobia? It's a much better known condition than koumpounophobia, the fear of buttons... even though one of the best known figures in computing was a sufferer! Let's explore...
By Bob2 months ago in Psyche
The Dark Side of AI: 4 Times the Technology Went Horribly Awry
Artificial Intelligence has been all over the news of late, hasn't it? It feels like each day has a new AI scandal - ranging from spreading misinterpreted (or outright false) information... to going rogue and turning into a PR nightmare!
By Bob2 months ago in FYI
Fire, Murder and Media Feeds: 4 Unsettling Psychological Studies
Have you ever wondered what would convince an ordinary human to commit murder? It turns out a lab coat and authoritative tone can do the trick!
By Bob2 months ago in FYI
Bizarre, Bold or Bungled: 12 Weird Historical Assassination Attempts
Picture an assassin and what do you see? Specialist weaponry, a devious disguise and most of all a devilishly cunning plan to reach their mark.
By Bob2 months ago in Criminal

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Uncover 4 Conspiracy Theories (With a Grain of Truth)

Blood, Tears and Sprouts: 5 Strange Gods of Spring

Cliffside Coffins and a Pink False Door: Explore 5 Bizarre Ancient Burials

Polar Explorers: 4 Tales of Tragedy & Survival Against the Odds

Frozen in Time: 8 Fascinating Things Found Beneath the Ice

Ötzi the Iceman: A Copper Age Murder Mystery

The Ghost Ship and a Blood Waterfall: 6 Polar Horror Movies Waiting to Happen

Taken by Aliens: Can Psychology Explain the Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill?

These 13 Rare (but Real) Phobias May Surprise You

The Dark Side of AI: 4 Times the Technology Went Horribly Awry

Fire, Murder and Media Feeds: 4 Unsettling Psychological Studies

Bizarre, Bold or Bungled: 12 Weird Historical Assassination Attempts

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