For centuries, locals have reported seeing a strange apelike beast called the orang pendek stalking the remote forests of Indonesia — and some believe it’s related to a species of early human called Homo floresiensis.Ant Wallis/Centre for Fortean ZoologyThe orang pendek, the mysterious “Bigfoot” of Indonesian folklore.
Indonesian legends speak of a small, hobbit-like cryptid said to reside deep in the mountainous forests of Sumatra. Known as the orang pendek, which literally means “short person,” this hairy creature is believed to stand on two legs and measure between just 30 and 60 inches tall. Read More...
It seemed like Peg Entwistle had everything going for her – until she threw herself from the Hollywood sign.Wikimedia CommonsPeg Entwistle
Peg Entwistle was a beautiful, young actress whose career was tragically cut short when she took her own life at the age of just 24 — by jumping from the Hollywood sign.
Born in Wales, she immigrated to New York City in 1913, where she began a promising career on Broadway. Read More...
Tom Mansfield was no stranger to pre-workout supplements, but a miscalculation when weighing his caffeine powder caused him to go into cardiac arrest.Tom Mansfield/FacebookTom Mansfield overdosed on caffeine powder at his home in Colwyn Bay, Wales.
Tom Mansfield prioritized three things above all else: his family, his physical fitness, and the health of his clients. Before exercising on Jan. 5, 2021, however, the personal trainer made one fateful mistake. After accidentally measuring out far too much pre-workout caffeine powder, he drank the equivalent of almost 200 cups of coffee — and died within an hour. Read More...
