WEIRD

‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater’ may not be the most kid-friendly nursery rhyme, as several interpretations of it involve murder.

This excerpt from Ben Gazur’s book ‘A Feast of Folklore: The Bizarre Stories Behind British Food,’ out September 19 in the UK and November 19 in the U.S., dives into some unusual history.

To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.

The recipient has been identified, but it’s still a mystery where the postcard has been all this time.

Travelers arriving in South Korea from the U.S. have had a Trader Joe's staple confiscated from their bags.

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

Contrary to what was once assumed, medieval people did not necessarily believe all these odd beasts actually existed.

Michael Sembello’s synth-driven hit song from ‘Flashdance’ is rumored to have been inspired by William Lustig's 1980 slasher classic, ‘Maniac.’ But as it turns out, the true story is even weirder.

From “Shaq Fu” to “Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit!,” these weird licensed video games prove that just because something is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make for good gameplay.

The creepiest sharks are found thousands of feet beneath the sea.

So, you're dead. Do you still need sunscreen?

From Holy Land USA to Chippewa Lake Park, discover some of the eeriest abandoned amusement parks across the United States.