Language barriers and Russia’s historical reluctance to report its troubles to other countries have prevented most Western people from hearing about these ruthless monsters. That is, until now . . . 10 Valery Asratyan Valery Asratyan, also known as “The Director,” was the worst nightmare of an aspiring actress. From 1988 to 1990, this Moscow maniac habitually posed as an influential director (hence the nickname), luring unwitting girls to him with empty promises of riches and fame....

But what about the times when the little green men actually leave something behind? Or the artifacts people from ancient times have constructed to honor what could only be visitors from other planets? There are many strange objects in the world, both enigmatic and man-made, that are said to be proof of alien life. 10 The Russian UFO Tooth Wheel A Russian man found a strange piece of machinery from Vladivostok, the administrative capital of the Primorsky Krai area....

It has been discovered that the sites of the ancient myths were often places where large numbers of fossils were discovered. In trying to make sense of what they were seeing, many myths were born. Here, we look at 10 mythological creatures from ancient Greece and around the world which may have had their origins in fact. 10 Cyclops In Greek mythology, the Cyclopes (plural of Cyclops) were gigantic creatures with a single eye in the center of each of their heads....

10 It’s A Leading Cause Of Deforestation Various groups have attempted to stop the practice. When a Greenpeace report exposed the truth about deforestation, the World Bank International Finance Corporation withdrew a $90 million loan from Bertin, the second-largest meat producer in Brazil. This forced Bertin to stop growing cows on deforested land. Since the IFC is so big, they did not fear repercussions. Others aren’t so safe. Over 1,000 activists have been killed in Brazil while protesting the deforestation practices....

10 Mars Has Impact Glass Which Might Preserve Life Impactite is a type of rock created from a meteorite impact. It is often a mixture of various rocks, minerals, glass, and crystals formed through shock metamorphism. Popular sources of impactite on Earth include the Alamo bolide impact site in Nevada and Darwin Crater in Tasmania. Last year, NASA found new sources on Mars. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter detected deposits of impact glass preserved in several craters on the Red Planet....

In ancient Rome, for instance, the political climate and strife between wealthy, aristocratic Roman elites dissuaded more brutal and overt forms of violence, and poisoning became a favorite for those who wanted to kill unquestioned without a trace. There were even mass poisonings and master poisoners, assassins who’d work to carry out the quick, quiet, clean, and murderous directives of the highest bidder.[1] Needless to say, an assassin who could effectively kill discreetly was in high demand in an age where challenging political factions and alliances was dangerous and could get you killed if found out....

10Houdini And Hardeen Harry Houdini was one of the greatest magicians of all time. His younger brother, Hardeen, however, isn’t so well remembered today, even though he enjoyed a longer career than Houdini and at one point, did all the illusions made famous by his brother. The brothers started their act together as teenagers, performing at Coney Island as “The Brothers Houdini.” When Harry branched off and found success as a solo performer, his younger brother Theodore adopted the name “Hardeen” because he felt it sounded similar....

Besides the radiation, time spent in space, and mental health issues, there are other major challenges facing astronauts on real-life missions to Mars. 10 The Slightly Longer Martian Day A Martian day is 40 minutes longer than an Earth day. Although it might seem like a blessing to have an extra 40 minutes each day, the human circadian rhythm is set at 24 hours. The extra 40 minutes a day on Mars would soon result in perpetual jet lag for the astronauts, leaving them constantly exhausted....

10 Sadie The Goat Sadie Farrell was a gang leader from New York who was known for headbutting male victims in the stomach and then robbing them blind. Although she began her life of crime with petty thievery, she was inspired to become a pirate while witnessing the botched robbery of a sloop by the Charlton Street Gang. Farrell jumped to the aid of the gang and successfully led the takeover of a much larger ship within a few days....

However, the following weird crime stories from around the world don’t have any of those things. A lot of them actually sound like pranks. None of them would ever be considered for their own Netflix series—as it’s difficult to explain why anyone would even do some of these things, let alone sit and explore the psychological motives behind them—though they’d definitely be noted for how inexplicable and bizarre they are....

Here is a list of some of the most clever deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. 10 Fake Paris in World War 1 Paris is a city rich with history that stretches back centuries. But during World War I, German bomber planes flying by night were an imminent threat to the iconic landmarks of the French capital. The French came up with a pretty ingenious plan to build a fake Paris replica out of wood and canvas, complete with lights, so that it would fool the German pilots at night....

While not all of these women were evil murderers, they do represent someone I am sure we’d all not want to claim as our mom. And their stories just beg to be told…at least as examples of how not to receive that highly coveted “Mother of the Year Award.” 10 Alice Bishop (c. 1620–1648) During the 17th century, life was hard for colonial women, who were expected to perform laborious household chores starting at the break of dawn while under the complete control of their fathers or husbands....

By the second century, allowing differences of opinion on religious matters was perceived as inherently dangerous, but it wasn’t until 352, at the First Council of Nicaea, that an official orthodoxy was firmly established. Twenty-eight years later, the Emperor Theodosius issued an edict giving Christian leaders the legal clout to officially treat heresy as a crime. They expanded those powers right up until the Enlightenment. 10Pietro D’Abano Pietro d’Abano was an Italian philosopher, doctor, writer, and astrologer (and possibly an alchemist), who eventually came under suspicion of being a sorcerer....

While one country’s conditions for parole may differ from those of another, it’s clear any nation’s justice system should have the safety and welfare of its citizens in mind in deciding whether or not convicted criminals are released from prison. When possible parolees are convicted serial killers or mass murderers, it’s obvious that their offenses are serious and their release could jeopardize people’s safety, no matter how well they followed the rules during their incarceration....

Kennedy, however, is hardly the only world leader to feature in conspiracy theories. On this list are such theories about other world leaders (both dead and alive). Some are even stranger than fiction . . . 10 Kim Jong-Un The supreme leader of North Korea is not only shrouded in controversy but also in mystery. It is said that his date of birth cannot be confirmed, and it is unclear whether he actually did attend a Western school as claimed....

This is a list of the first people to die in odd ways, pioneers of idiocy if you will. Most of the following deaths were accidental, though several were quite preventable. One or two were more deliberate, albeit very unique, acts. 10 Smothered To Death By Clothes Draco, an Athenian lawmaker from the seventh century BC, was best known for his incredibly severe laws, especially those against the poor, which gave us the word “draconian,” which denotes great severity....

SEE ALSO: 10 Terrifying YouTube Videos That Will Keep You Awake At Night 10 Daniel Radcliffe Daniel Radcliffe’s career has included numerous films, such as the bizarre movie Horns, to disassociate him from his starring role in the Harry Potter film series. Still, his reading of the short story “Fear of Hue,” written by teenage British author Nicola Torch for the YouTube channel Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, seemed to remind its few viewers of Harry Potter....

SEE ALSO: 10 Calm Photographs With Awful Backstories 10The Shanghai Baby The Second Sino-Japanese War began in July 1937 and eventually became part of the Pacific theater of World War II. Not long after the war, with Japan advancing into China, retreating Chinese troops left a blockade across Shanghai’s Whampoo River. Japan announced they were going to bomb it on August 28, 1937, and news teams gathered to capture the event....

See Also: Top 10 Real Superpowers You Can Learn 10 Cats Jumping Walking into your cat perched on top of a bookcase might be an everyday occurrence, and it can also make us forget just how amazing their jumping capability is. Most cats can make a vertical jump from a standstill to five times their own height. For the average, 6 foot-tall human, that means executing a standstill jump and clearing 30 feet....

Today, we interact with silicon at so many points in our lives—from admiring a glittering gemstone to applying sealant to our bathrooms. We may not understand its full potential at present, but the range of remarkable properties offered by silicon means that it is likely to be at the forefront of any technological advances. After all, as Bill Gates once said, “There will always be ignorance, and ignorance leads to fear....