fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.
Marty Lagina: The Reluctant Believer Who Transformed Oak Island Forever
He didn’t come looking for a legend. He came with spreadsheets, risk assessments, and an engineer’s sense of logic. He came to support his brother — to lend resources, not faith. And yet, season after season, year after year, Marty Lagina became something he never expected:
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
Dr. Ian Spooner: The Scientist Who Brought Oak Island’s Secrets to the Surface
In a world driven by legends of lost gold, secret codes, and ancient booby traps, The Curse of Oak Island has always walked a tightrope between folklore and fact. And at the center of that delicate balance — cutting through the fog of conspiracy with a quiet, analytical mind — stands Dr. Ian Spooner.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
Why Taylor Swift Skipped the 2025 AMAs: The Real Reason Behind Her Absence
If you tuned in to the 2025 American Music Awards hoping to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift, you weren’t alone. With six nominations, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, fans and media alike expected the global superstar to not only attend but to own the night. But instead, Taylor was noticeably absent. No red carpet walk. No performance. Not even a virtual appearance.
By Bevy Osuos8 months ago in Geeks
David Blankenship: The Silent Strength Behind Oak Island’s Greatest Hunt
When you think of Oak Island — that windswept enigma off the coast of Nova Scotia — names like Rick Lagina or Dan Blankenship immediately come to mind. But beneath the surface, away from the spotlight and often without fanfare, stood David Blankenship — a man whose quiet resolve and lifetime of sacrifice shaped the island's most enduring legacy.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
Dan Blankenship: The Relentless Treasure Hunter Who Gave His Life to Oak Island
In the shadowy mythology of Oak Island — that cursed patch of Nova Scotian land said to conceal everything from pirate gold to sacred relics — one name stands above all others: Dan Blankenship.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
Jack Begley: The Fearless Researcher Behind Oak Island’s Endless Mystery
In the world of The Curse of Oak Island, where history bleeds into myth and every spade of dirt may conceal a world-changing discovery, few figures have captured viewers' imaginations quite like Jack Begley. With his distinctive energy, bearded resolve, and relentless pursuit of the truth, Jack has evolved from a secondary cast member into a symbol of raw determination on the world’s most-watched treasure hunt.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
The Curse of Oak Island: Production Secrets, Editing Tricks & the Hidden Realities Behind the Hit TV Show
The show, which chronicles the Lagina brothers' obsessive quest to uncover the secrets of Nova Scotia's most mysterious island, is an intoxicating cocktail of ancient puzzles, booby traps, and bold excavation. But behind the excitement and cliffhangers lies a lesser-known tale — the real story of how the show is made.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
Why GTA VI Will Redefine the Future of Gaming—Just Like Rockstar Always Does
It’s been over a decade since Grand Theft Auto V first hit the scene, yet it still feels like it never left the spotlight. In an industry notorious for short attention spans and fast-moving trends, GTA V has stood tall, unfazed, like a digital monument to Rockstar’s obsession with excellence. And now, as the world waits with bated breath for Grand Theft Auto VI, one truth becomes clearer by the day: Rockstar doesn’t just release games. They release revolutions.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
The Younger Dryas Cataclysm: Did a Comet Wipe Out an Ancient Civilization 12,800 Years Ago?
🧊 Something Shattered Earth—and History—12,800 Years Ago Roughly 12,800 years ago, something drastic happened to Earth. In an instant, a warming planet was thrown back into Ice Age conditions. Temperatures plummeted. Megafauna died off. Humans vanished from the archaeological record. Entire ecosystems collapsed.
By Rukka Nova8 months ago in Geeks
The Backup Bride
Ethan Raynor wasn’t the kind of guy who left love to chance. As a senior developer at NeuroSync Labs, he had spent the last eight years building emotionally intelligent AI interfaces, specifically ones designed to optimize relationships. Dating apps, marital therapy bots, even digital love coaches—the code that powered them all came from his team.
By Syed Kashif 8 months ago in Geeks
