Lorna Wallace

Joined: Mar 24, 2022

Lorna Wallace has a Ph.D. in English Literature and is a lover of all things science fiction and horror. She lives in Scotland with her rescue greyhound, Misty.

Gruinard Island in the United Kingdom in November 2001

Drawing of ships in a harbor by mountains

From underwater crop circles to the Bermuda Triangle, these deep sea mysteries actually have pretty logical explanations.

The Ferris Wheel at the abandoned Pripyat Amusement Park near Chernobyl, Ukraine

Theme parks tend to be joy-filled places bustling with people, which makes the contrast extra stark if they end up abandoned. While some out-of-business amuseme

Dough from Eifel baker in sourdough library

These locations across the globe deliver unique experiences, from the Human Library to the Sourdough Library and more.

They don’t call them “Man’s Best Friend” for nothing. These six fiercely loyal dogs proved they’d do anything for their animal companion.

These unusual formations are worth a second look.

Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.

The mountain Mt. Everest with a white cloud on top

Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.

Many famous authors called unexpected animals their pets.

The words these authors have come up with to create their worlds have transcended fiction.

‘De integritatis et corruptionis virginum notis.‘

The macabre practice is known as anthropodermic bibliopegy, and the motivations behind it include everything from punishment of criminals to doctors wanting symbolically meaningful covers for their medical tomes.