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Superplumes: The Terrifying Mega-Eruption Beyond Ordinary Volcanoes
English Version When you hear the words “natural disaster,” what comes to mind? Earthquakes, typhoons, torrential rain, tornadoes—these are all familiar th -
Frogs, Fish, and Stranger Things Falling From the Sky: The Mystery of Fafrotskies
English Version Strange things falling from the sky—frogs, fish, stones, money, and even chunks of ice—are often grouped under the eerie term “Fafrotskies, -
CERN’s True Purpose? Black Holes, Portals, and Dark Rumors
English Version CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. In July 2012, it made global head -
What Is the Cthulhu Mythos? A Beginner’s Guide to Cosmic Horror
English Version If you are interested in the occult, mythology, or religion, you have probably seen the phrase “Cthulhu Mythos” at least once. Or maybe you -
The Battle of Los Angeles: What Was the U.S. Army Shooting At?
English Version There are many famous battles in world history. In most of them, the opponents are clear: Oda versus Takeda at Nagashino, Ishida Mitsunari -
Potnia Theron: The Ancient “Mistress of Animals” Motif Found Around the World
English Version Can humans in different places arrive at the same idea at the same time? One image that seems to raise that question is Potnia Theron, ofte -
Are Earthquake Clouds Real? Japan’s Creepy Rumors of Quake Omens and Strange Natural Signs
English Version After a major earthquake in Japan, people often start talking about so-called “earthquake clouds” and other strange signs said to appear be -
Who Were the Anunnaki? The Sumerian Creator Gods and the Missing Link
English Version Anunnaki and the Missing Link, Part 2 The Mesopotamian civilization, where records said to describe the creator beings known as the Anunnak -
Taiwan’s Red Envelope Legend: Why Travelers Are Warned Not to Pick One Up
English Version Taiwan is a hugely popular destination for Japanese travelers, and in recent years, Taiwanese bubble milk tea has become a major trend in J -
Overtoun Bridge: Scotland’s So-Called “Dog Suicide Bridge”
English Version Dogs are some of the closest animals to humans, so the phrase “dogs committing suicide” sounds shocking. Yet in Scotland, there is a bridge
