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7 Best Hidden Gems for the Sega Genesis
The forgotten Sega Genesis (a.k.a., Mega Drive) games that are still worth seeking out
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7 Overhyped Video Games That Disappointed Fans
The games that didn't live up to expectations upon release
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the NES
Forgotten Nintendo Entertainment System games that are still worth your time
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the PlayStation One
Forgotten PSOne games that are still worth your time
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7 Best Hidden Gems for the Super Nintendo
Forgotten SNES games that are still worth your time
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7 Open-Source Writing Tools
Alternatives to popular writing software you may not know about
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Some Scattered Thoughts on 'Siamese Dream' by the Smashing Pumpkins
A look back at the classic shoegaze rock album
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Vomit Guns and Killdozers: History's Strangest Weapons
Humanity keeps finding creative ways to destroy each other
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The American Lawn Is an Ecological Disaster
Is it time to leave the garden lawn in the past?
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Does Online Book Culture Have a Consumerism Problem?
Do we still love books or do we just love owning them?
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4 Strange Web Mysteries That Remain Unsolved
From bizarre comments to peculiar forums, the web is full of mysteries
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Minerva: The Roman Goddess of Wisdom, Crafts and Strategy
Read on to learn all about Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and justice.
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10 Films Where AI Goes Rogue
The movies that ask 'what if AI really did take over the world?'
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The WHA: The Hockey League That Challenged the NHL
A look at the seven-year battle between the NHL and its greatest rival, the WHA.
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Why Windows XP Is So Fondly Remembered
Windows XP: the operating system that refuses to die.
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The Story of Japan’s ‘Battleship Island’
Famous for its battleship-like appearance, the abandoned Hashima island is a relic of Japan’s industrialized and often troubled past.
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Sokushinbutsu: The Self-Mummifying Monks of Japan
The real-life practice that took over 1,000 days to complete
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Top 7 Best Video Games That Use ASCII Graphics
It turns out you don't need powerful graphics to make a fun video game. Check out these brilliant games that use ASCII graphics.
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Kowloon Walled City: Inside the City of Darkness
What life was like in the most densely populated place to ever exist
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5 Best Minimalist Web Browsers
Meet the web browsers that won't drain your system's resources or your attention span.
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7 Most Horrifying Planets in the Universe
The most bizarre and terrifying planets we've discovered (so far)
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Why Quantity Is More Important Than Quality for New Writers
Why the key to writing better is writing more
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Clinton Road: America’s Most Haunted Roadway
The eerie New Jersey road has inspired a movie and many campfire tales.
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Hanako-San: The Japanese Spirit Who Haunts Bathrooms
The "Blood Mary of Japan," Hanako-san is one of the country's most popular and creepiest urban legends
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5 Lightweight Linux Distros for Reviving Your Old Hardware
Has your computer stopped accepting Windows updates? Keep it working for years to come with one of these lightweight Linux distros.
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Teke Teke: Japan's Terrifying Legless Ghost
Teke Teke is one of Japan's most recent additions to its vibrant ghostlore and one of the eeriest
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How and Why I Use Vim for Prose Writing
Vim is a faster and lighter alternative to word processors.
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The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs
Is this urban legend just a spooky story for kids? Or something much more sinister?
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5 YouTube Alternatives You May Not Have Considered
Looking for an alternative to the free video streaming giant YouTube? Here's some platforms you may not have heard of before.
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5 Fascinating PC Operating Systems
Read on to learn about the strangest operating systems ever released.
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Krasue: The Cursed Floating Head of Thailand
The Krasue is an insatiable flesh-eating female head—how's that for horrifying? Let me introduce you to one of the most bizarre ghosts from Southeast Asian folklore.
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The Creepy Legends of Korean Egg Ghosts
Not only do egg ghosts look creepy, but the tales behind their conception are sad, haunting, and mysterious. They are some of the most unique phantoms in all of ghostlore.
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5 Pointless but Fun Linux Command Line Apps
The Linux terminal is a great place to get important work done, but it can also be a source of entertainment too.
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The Ghosts of Stirling Castle
Scotland's Stirling Castle has one of the most violent and turbulent histories of any fortress. It's certainly a haunting place, but is it haunted?
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The Story Behind the Song “Simple Twist of Fate” by Bob Dylan
"Simple Twist of Fate" is one of Bob Dylan's most enduring and well-loved songs. Released on the 1975 classic, "Blood on the Tracks", fans and critics continue to ponder the tune's meaning.
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Kumiho: The Nine-Tailed Fox From Korean Mythology
Tales of nine-tailed foxes are a staple of Asian folklore and mythology. But one of the most frightening legends is that of the devious Korean kumiho, a strange shape-shifting seductress that appears in stories old and new.
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7 Must-See Documentaries From the 1970s
From hard-hitting exposes to quirky investigations, here are seven of the most incredible documentaries from the 1970s.
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Punch-Up in Piestany: The Infamous 20-Minute Hockey Brawl
This 1987 line-clearing brawl between the Soviet Union and Canada remains one of the biggest in international ice hockey history.
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The Story Behind the Song "Hey Joe"
It may be best known as the song that helped propel Jimi Hendrix to stardom, but there's much more to the history behind "Hey Joe."
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Kuchisake-onna: The Legend of the Slit-Mouthed Woman
Explore the history and origins of one of Japan's most enduring ghost stories.
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20 Classic Grunge Songs: "Touch Me I'm Sick," "Lithium" & More
20 grungy-sounding tracks from the '80s, '90s and '00s that are perfect for any Seattle-inspired playlist.
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Exploring the Sonic Master System Games
A review of the four 8-bit Sonic games that came out for the Sega Master System.
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7 Allegedly Cursed Objects That Do Actually Exist
From vexed chairs to creepy dolls and killer cars, discover the real cursed objects that you'll probably do well to keep your distance from.
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10 Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Paris Catacombs
There's a lot more going on under the streets of Paris than you might think.
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20 Soft Rock and Dream Pop Alternative Songs From the 1990s
From dream pop to neo-psychedelia to shoegaze, the tracks on this playlist are perfect for when you want to chill out with the '90s.
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10 Greatest Jazz Bass Players
Meet the jazz bassists who revolutionised bass playing and brought it to the forefront of jazz, including Jaco Pastorius and Ron Carter.
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6 Folktales About Black Dogs
Tales and Legends of Black Dogs abound throughout the British Isles and beyond. Here are six such stories concerning these mysterious creatures.
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A Review of "Pine" by Francine Toon
Looking for a great novel to read? Francine Toon draws upon Gothic influences with her debut novel, "Pine." But is it any good? Read on for my full review. This might just be the book for you.
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A Book Review of "Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer
Looking for your next great read? Check out Jonathan Safran Foer's "Everything Is Illuminated." Jonathan Safran Foer's first book was released to critical praise back in 2002, but has it held up over the years to its initial hype? Read on for my full review.
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10 Essential Grunge Albums
Revisiting the best grunge albums ever, including "Ten" by Pearl Jam, "Superunknown" by Soundgarden, and "Nevermind" by Nirvana.
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A Book Review of "Starve Acre" by Andrew Michael Hurley
Hurley tackles themes such as mourning, guilt and faith in his third outing as an author, but how does it hold up against his earlier work? This is my "Starve Acre" review.
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7 Influential Unfinished Albums
Seven albums that were never completed, but still left their mark on the music industry, including The Beach Boys' "Smile," The Who's "Lifehouse," and Jeff Buckley's "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk."