Varisha Ahmed
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With every turn of a page, she's transported away
Lost in the magic that stories convey
From the comfort of her chair, she's never alone
As long as there are books, her spirit will roam
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Unravelling the Mysteries of the Amityville Horror. Content Warning.
In 1977, there was a house that gained a spooky reputation – 112 Ocean Avenue, located in Amityville. Before this, Amityville was a quiet place near New York City where nothing much happened. But everything changed when the Lutz family moved into that house just before Christmas in 1975.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Horror
This Might Have Been The Closest Encounter With Aliens We've Ever Had
Once upon a time in a faraway place called Skinwalker Ranch, a family named the Shermans lived. They had a farm with cows, horses, and all kinds of animals. But their farm was unlike any other because strange and mysterious things were happening there.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Horror
This Is the Most Mysterious Disappearance in History
Don't you just love Christmas? It's my favorite time of the year with all the decorations, songs, eggnog, and delicious food. But for one family in West Virginia, Christmas Eve turned into a nightmare. Instead of cozy moments by the fire, they faced a catastrophe that tore their lives apart and left behind a mystery that still baffles us to this day.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
Welcome to the Lighthouse Where People Disappear
Hey there, I've got a super eerie lighthouse tale for you, perfect for any horror fan. So, imagine a lighthouse, right? Tall, imposing, and in the middle of nowhere, it's like a gigantic, well-made camping lantern. But for some reason, lighthouses have this creepy vibe, almost as if they're haunted or cursed.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Horror
Meet the Psycopath Who Invented Your Breakfast
Back in the early 1900s! Imagine you're a well-off American dealing with health issues. You might have considered a short visit to the Battle Creek Sanitarium, often called "the San." This place was a famous health retreat sprawling across 30 acres in Michigan. Its brochure promised a cool and delightful summer spot, and it wasn't wrong. As you entered, you'd see the words "Mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy mind in a healthy body) and people enjoying the outdoors. The lobby was all fancy with beautiful furniture and crystal chandeliers.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
The Strange Bridge That Kills Dogs
Scotland is a pretty quirky place, filled with oddities and mysteries. Imagine a land where people use a word that's normally a bad one as a term of affection, where a strange dish made from sheep's stomach is considered a delicacy, and where the national animal doesn't even exist. If you venture north of Hadrian's Wall, you'll find yourself in a land of ancient castles, misty valleys, and dark, mysterious lakes with something lurking beneath the water. And if you happen to visit the village of Milton near Dumbarton, you might stumble upon a weird, gothic bridge where dogs keep doing something incredibly strange.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Horror
Why This Corpse Will Probably Save Your Life. Content Warning.
In the late 1800s in Paris, something quite mysterious happened. Imagine finding a young girl's lifeless body in a beautiful river called the Seine. She looked about 16 years old, and people thought she might have drowned, maybe even on purpose. They tried to figure out who she was, but no one knew her name, and nobody ever came to claim her. So, she remained a big mystery.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
Why History's Greatest Spy Was a Stripper
Once upon a time, in a world far from the movies, there lived a woman who shattered all the spy stereotypes. Forget about spies being super attractive, driving fancy cars, and having high-tech gadgets. Mata Hari was nothing like that. She was famous for her beauty and mesmerizing dances, but her real life was a rollercoaster of ups and downs, full of mystery and intrigue.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
The Internet Has Died
Dead Internet Theory - a wild idea that suggests the internet we know changed dramatically in 2016 or 2017. This might sound crazy, but it's quite fascinating. According to this theory, bots have taken over the internet in recent years, and most of what we see online, like forum posts, Instagram accounts, and news headlines, is fake. These bots are like super-smart computers that aim to make us buy things and believe certain ideas. Even the so-called 'influencers' are often not real; they're either fake or paid to say things by big businesses or government groups.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Futurism
This Man Lived With A Corpse For 7 Years And Nobody Noticed. Content Warning.
We've all done some crazy things for love, like writing a mushy Valentine's Day poem or watching a movie you hate with your partner. But none of that compares to the mind-boggling tale of Carl Tanzler and his "corpse bride."
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Criminal
Ever Had Deja Vu? This Is Why.
We're diving into the fascinating world of déjà vu. So, remember that movie Groundhog Day from 1993, where Bill Murray's character, Phil Connors, keeps reliving the same day over and over again? Well, déjà vu is like a mini version of that weird sensation when you feel like you've experienced something before, even though you know you haven't. Between 60% and 80% of us have felt it at least once in our lives. But what exactly is déjà vu, and why does it happen?
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in FYI
This Sea Might Be The Strangest Place On Earth
Hey there, imagine a mysterious and unique place in the middle of the vast Atlantic Ocean, known as the Sargasso Sea. It's not your typical sea because it doesn't have a rocky coastline like most seas do. Instead, it's surrounded by powerful ocean currents, like the Gulf Stream and the North Atlantic drift, creating a giant circular swirl called the North Atlantic gyre. This swirling barrier isolates the Sargasso Sea from the rest of the ocean, making it special and different.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in Earth
