Oddities

The Vikings took their funerals seriously and were somewhat afraid of death.

Weird History: Viking Funerals Were Epic

Vikings have a particular reputation attached to them. Usually, that reputation is filled with violent acts, pillaging, and an overall

Lots of wild things can take place on a grim,e scene, but meeting your soulmate?

No Shit There I Was: How I Met My Husband On A Crime Scene

It was the weekend, the sun was setting, the weather was clear, and I was at a homicide scene. Let

The cocaine bear of Kentucky is more than just a wild and wacky tale; but is an actual piece of weird history.

Weird History: Meet The Cocaine Bear Of Kentucky

The Cocaine Bear, what an ingenious idea for a movie. It’s never been done before, right? Carnivorous, top of the

Valentines Day is celebrated around the world, and nearly a thought goes into who St Valentine really was.

Weird History: Who Was Saint Valentine & What Is Valentine’s Day?

February 14th. It’s a day that most women cherish as a time when tasty chocolates, roses, and love comes their

Hippos are thriving in South America thanks to one of the worlds most notorious drug lords.

Weird History: Hippos Are In South America Because Of Pablo Escobar

Colombia has many interesting things. From world-famous coffee beans to the most sparkling emeralds on the planet to, unfortunately, the

Are serial killsers like H.H. Holmes truly mentally disturbed? Or are they just born evil vicious killers who are born without remorse for humankind.

Weird History: H.H. Holmes, America’s First Serial Killer

As a child, he tortured animals for fun. He financed his medical degree with insurance scams, using corpses and fake

Sure building a potato gun isn't for everyone, but its definitely a great father son project for the average Skillset Reader.

How To Build A Potato Gun: Become A Tuber Terrorist

Firing a half-pound vegetable through your neighbor’s wooden fence doesn’t have to be reserved for your younger years. Remember those

Dia de Los muertos or day of the dead is traditionally celebrated by people of hispanic descent.

5 Ways To Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos: The Day Of The Dead

Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. It originated in

The world is full of useless facts, but did you know that some of them may actually save your life someday?

8 Completely Useless Facts That Could Save Your Life Someday

Useless information; we consume so much of it every day. With all of the various media forms at our fingertips,

We can learn a lot from The Walking Dead Series, but is any of it practical for survival against a real Zombie Apocalypse?

Eight Real-Life Takeaways From The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead, a post-apocalyptic horror television series on AMC, premiered on October 31, 2010. Whether you were a superfan