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The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is a lifelong endeavor as society moves forward. What causes a controlled experiment to go horribly wrong?

Cultures all around the world participate in unique practices known as rituals—often involving prayer, singing, dancing, and sacred artifacts. While some are meant to unite a society or honor a certain god, the true purpose of others remains a mystery.

There are countless stories about hidden jewels, confiscated coins, and priceless artifacts that remain tantalizingly elusive and hidden from view. But there is evidence that some of these accounts are not tall tales at all, but rather open-ended quests just waiting to be solved. Will lost gold buried in the tumultuous days of the American Civil War ever be found? And could the opulent city of Xanadu described in the travels of Marco Polo exist in the jungles of Asia?

We've all wondered about mysterious societies that operate in the shadows, holding the potential to shape our daily lives. But is the massive reach of these shadowy groups a fabrication—an easy target for people to assign blame—or something much more real? Are the interests of the many truly controlled by the select few? It is an unnerving thought that unaccountable, unseen forces are actively steering our lives, potentially for the worse.

It's easy to forget that our planet is covered by twisting rivers, large lakes, and massive oceans larger than the familiar land most of us utilize every day. And for centuries, many have wondered what really goes on...deep beneath the surface.

Over the centuries, there are certain objects of power that rise above all the rest. Whether it's the mystery of their creation, or the effects they have on those in contact with them, their impact on the world is at large striking.

If you just look up, you may witness an event that has been happening to our planet since its very formation: a quick flash and flaming tail of a falling meteor. But what are these conglomerations of cosmic matter, and where do they come from?

A well-funded, expertly organized criminal enterprise that pulls the strings of society from the shadows is as fascinating as it is dangerous.

What does it mean when a certain location or mysterious object is referred to as "cursed"? Is it simply a creation of the human imagination mixed with myth, legends, and stories used to explain the common fears inside of us?

Across our planet's surface lie a myriad of islands emerging from the ocean waves. There are a few islands that harbor forbidden curses, dangerous creatures, and long-lost treasures.

It's a terrifying thought that there are those among us who have the urge to stalk, manipulate, and eventually kill to satisfy some dark craving.

All over the world archaeologists, scientists, and researchers are exploring ancient sites and collecting clues from civilizations that came before us. But are we on the cusp of unearthing the evidence of societies like Atlantis and the Island of Mu?

Among the myriad emotions humans have experienced over centuries, perhaps the most easily identifiable is fear. This is because it is essential to our very survival.

Some see monsters as constructions of pure fantasy, made to entertain us or simply teach us moral lessons about the world around us. But some encounters may be more real— and terrifying— than local legends might suggest.

From strange afflictions to infections that ravage populations, it's frightening to think that one of us can contract these dangerous and often deadly diseases. But how did they originate? Can we do anything to stop them?

Is predicting the future really something to inherit, or something that can be learned? Is it a trait that only a select few possess, or one that is accessible to every one of us by simply opening our minds?

Do certain weapons recorded in the pages of history, like the dagger of King Tut or the Swords of Damascus, actually contain incredible power?

From UFO sightings witnessed by thousands to missing civilizations with evidence left in their wake, North America is filled with unresolved questions and mysteries.