Nothing gets the heart pounding like an evening of horror, terror, and suspense. This is why many people like to combine a visit to a haunted house with a viewing […]
Who is Mrs. Claus?
Perhaps you’ve read the history of Santa Claus. You’ve heard tales of Kris Kringle, the myth of a generous soul in a Nordic country who put pennies in the wooden […]
The Five Best Waterparks in the World
We’ve examined all of the nominees to create this completely unscientific but yet unbiased report on the five best waterparks in the world. Mark them on your lifetime list, and […]
What is a Jump Scare?
Writers of horror and suspense stories have long sought to create the creepy experience of imminent death for readers and moviegoers. Masters of suspense included Alfred Hitchcock, Agatha Christie, Stephen […]
Who is Santa Claus?
We know the truth. Santa Claus is real. Santa Claus lives. But who is he really, and how did he get started? Many people point to about the third century […]
Why Do We Love to be Scared?
Fright causes people to scream, jump uncontrollably, run, and lash out in self-defense. It triggers a “monkey brain” response that is rooted deep in our biological imperative to keep ourselves […]
The Science of Laughter
Laughter is addictive. We seek out friends and loved ones and try to create special times with them in order to cultivate laughter. A day spent splashing in a pool […]
Why Christmas Lights Delight Us
As Christmas approaches, many of us begin to look forward to the beauty of the season. Decorations in windows and front yards, nativity scenes in church lawns, and, of course, […]
How Haunted Houses Use Common Phobias to Scare You
We are all familiar with the common tropes and gags used in haunted houses everywhere. We have come to expect at the silence will suddenly be broken by an ear-splitting […]
Laughter and Play Help Us Live Longer
Laughter is the best medicine, we are told. And it seems to be true. Laughing and playing with friends, in any number of different situations, lifts our mood. Particularly hard […]