(PCM) We are sure many of you are aware of the psychological phenomenon known as Stockholm Syndrome during which a kidnapping or hostage victim will begin to feel a certain level of trust and affection towards their captors, however do you know when this condition first originated? It was on August 23rd, 1973 that the… Read More
Author: Kristyn Clarke
Is Rule 34 The Only Rule With No Exceptions?
(PCM) If you are even the slightest bit internet savvy then you have most likely heard about the infamous Rule 34, as it is without a doubt one of the best known internet adages in current usage. The rule states specifically that “If it exists, there is a porn of it. No exceptions”. In other… Read More
What Happens When We Lose 28,000 Rubber Duckies At Sea?
(PCM) Everyone knows that rubber duckies can make bath time lots of fun, you know because Sesame Street’s Ernie told us so, right? Well, bath time was far less fun for a lot of businesses who were expecting a shipment of rubber duckies, 28,000 of them to be exact, that went missing at sea back… Read More
The Strange Occurrence Of Siberian Orange Snow
(PCM) A very strange weather phenomenon occurred in the Siberian region of Russia in early 2007 and then again in 2015 when orange colored snow poured forth from the sky, baffling both residents and scientists. The orange snow fell throughout an area of about 580 square miles that is located about 1,400 miles from Moscow.… Read More
Hatfield And McCoy Descendants Unearth The Site Of Their Families 1888 Ambush
(PCM) Nearly everyone knows the story of the infamous Hatfield And McCoy family feud that claimed at least a dozen lives leading up to an ambush that took place in 1888 and did not officially come to an end until the descendants of both families signed a truce in 2003. Many believe that the actual feud… Read More
Dihydrogen Monoxide: One Of The Greatest Internet Hoaxes Or An Great Educational Tool?
(PCM) What is Dihyrdogen Monoxide? Could this chemical compound be making us sick? Could we really die from ingesting Dihydrogen Monoxide? These are just some of the questions an average person might have when they are attempting to research or study any type of new chemical compound and are worried, due to reports in the… Read More
Man’s Three Word Obituary And Other Famous Last Words
(PCM) If you have seen the headlines recently that you have most likely heard about Stig Kernell of Sweden and his three word obituary that has since gone viral. Kernell had an incredible sense of humor right up until his death at age 92, so his obituary simply read ” I am dead”. Those three… Read More
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Megumi Yokota! Could She Still Be Alive?
(PCM) Back in 1977 a 13-year old girl by the name of Megumi Yokota was said to have been abducted by North Korean agents. Yokota was a native Japanese citizen and reports claim that she sadly passed away back in 1994 while still being held in North Korean captivity, however the girls parents and many… Read More
Mothman: A Look At Where The Legend Began And Does It Really Exist?
(PCM) Many of you have probably heard about the legendary Mothman, a mysterious half bird, half man looking creature that is said to haunt the woods near the area of Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the late 1960’s. The first mention of the Mothman was published in the Point Pleasant Register in November of 1966,… Read More
A Handy Five-Step Guide For Solving A Rubik’s Cube
(PCM) If you are anything like us than you have probably been baffled by trying to solve this mysterious Rubik’s Cube. It is damn near impossible and we can’t tell you how many times out of utter frustration we have tossed one of these puzzling cubes across the room and said ‘to hell with it’!… Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Worry If You Get A Friend Request From Jayden K. Smith
(PCM) Man, that Jayden K. Smith guy just wants to be friends with everyone it seems! The latest Facebook scam that has been making the rounds is a warning message alerting people that if they receive a friend request from a person going by the name of Jayden K. Smith (no, not actor Will Smith’s… Read More
The Mysterious Connection Between Pink Floyd And The Wizard Of Oz
(PCM) For some very mysterious reasons there has always been a rumored connection between Pink Floyd’s 1973 album “Dark Side Of The Moon” and the 1939 classic film “The Wizard Of Oz”. It is unclear exactly who was the first person to decide to make an attempt to synchronize the album with the film, but… Read More
Did A Hawk Really Toss A Snake At A Family? Experts Say No!
(PCM) The latest video to go viral purports to show a hawk tossing a rather large snake at a family who was picnicking in Australia, however upon further analyzation of the video experts are claiming that the video is actually a fake. The video was originally posted by YouTube user Daniel Wong and shows a hawk… Read More
Melt Your Brain With This Insane Optical Illusion, Then Find Out How It Works!
(PCM) The optical illusion that is showcased below took second place in the Illusion Of The Year contest and it has since gone viral thanks to Reddit with individuals trying hard to wrap their minds around just how this trick was completed. The illusion was created by Kokichi Sugihara at Meiji University in Japan and is called… Read More
Case Of Mistaken Identity Leads Family To Bury A Complete Stranger
Photo: Screenshot/Today (PCM) A California family is seeking an unspecified sum of money from the Orange County coroners office after a case of mistaken identity leads them to bury a complete stranger rather than their family member. Back in early May of 2017, 81-year old Frank Kerrigan received a call from the Orange County coroners… Read More
Ever Wonder If You Could Play A Tree Trunk On A Record Player?
(PCM) I have no idea why I am just discovering this brilliant story now, but an artist by the name of Bartholomäus Traubeck has been using cross-sectional slices of a tree stump and playing them on a converted record player to create various pieces of music. The sounds created are both beautiful and haunting and how… Read More
The Curious History Of Beloved Internet Sensation ‘Keyboard Cat’
(PCM) Each and everyday while surfing across our various social media accounts we are inundated with literally hundreds of funny pictures, memes and viral videos. It appears that almost everyone wants their quick 15 minutes of viral internet fame and then they often vanish leaving very little trace. One of the earliest viral videos that… Read More
Would You Believe Some People Really Think Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown Cows?
(PCM) As hard as it is to believe, a recent study sadly reveals that an alarming number of individuals still believe that chocolate milk comes from actual brown cows. Seriously! One thousand Americans were surveyed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and the results were absolutely shocking, as they learned that 48% of the… Read More
Mysterious Easter Island May Hold The Key To Anti-Aging
(PCM) There have been plenty of mysteries surround Easter Island over the years and now researchers are adding even more fuel to the fire with the discovery of a strong anti-aging compound located around the statues that rest upon the island. The compound is called rapamycin and it happens to be a naturally occurring by… Read More
The Mysterious And Unexplained Disappearance Of Pilot Felix Moncla
(PCM) Was it a UFO,some kind of spontaneous combustion or just a freak accident? These are the questions we have to ask ourselves when delving into the mysterious and unexplained disappearance of United States Air Force Pilot Felix Moncla. It is rumored that Mocla had an encounter with a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) when he… Read More
Ever Wonder Who Created The Infamous McDonald’s ‘I’m Lovin’ It’ Jingle? We Would Have Never Guessed!
(PCM) For many years it has been speculated with pop superstar Justin Timberlake was the artist behind the infamous and delightfully catchy McDonald’s advertising jingle “I’m Lovin’ It”, after all he is the one who sings that delicious ear worm. How can you hear “bada-ba-ba-ba, I’m lovin’ it” and not start craving a juicy hamburger… Read More
Scientists Have Discovered A Faceless Fish And It Is Nightmarish!
(PCM) Researchers from Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and Museum Victoria were recently out on an expedition and during their studies they came across a very rare find. While out on the sea they discovered a very odd species of fish that resembles something that might come out of our own nightmares, or… Read More
Brick Wall Optical Illusion Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen Before!
(PCM) When looking at the image below many people will simply notice a fairly nondescript brick wall, however upon closer examination one will see something quite surprising. We didn’t notice it at first either, so don’t feel bad! The optical illusion image began first circulating around Reddit and has since gone viral because of it’s… Read More
Why Do Pennies Symbolize Good Luck?
(PCM) Many of you may not know, but May 23rd is Lucky Penny Day, but just why are pennies so lucky in the first place? Why not a lucky dime … or even a lucky quarter? There are several myths about just why the penny symbolizes good fortune and we are here to break down… Read More
The Mysterious Case Of ‘The Girl In Blue’ And How It Was Eventually Solved!
(PCM) On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1933, a mysterious, yet friendly visitor to the town of Willoughby, Ohio walked directly in front of a moving train and was tragically killed. No one in the area had any idea of the young woman’s identity and she was only referred to as the “Girl In Blue”, based… Read More
Mystery Of The South Carolina ‘Nightmare House’ Is Unraveled
(PCM) We recently shared the story about the mysterious South Carolina Zillow listing for a home that was being dubbed the “nightmare house” due to the fact that no one was supposed to ask questions about the secret tenant that resided in home’s upstairs apartment. This led to much speculation with some wondering if the… Read More
A Look At The Insanely Long Dance Marathons Of The Mid 1900’s
(PCM) If you have ever visited a night club you will quickly realized the dancing the night away is definitely still a trend that spans throughout the globe. However, you don’t tend to see very many dance competitions or dance marathons these days, but they were certainly all the rage back in the mid 1900’s… Read More
