The Max Headroom Incident: Revisiting The Masked Mystery, 32 Years Later
On November 22nd, 1987, two TV stations in Chicago had their broadcast signals hijacked by someone wearing a Max Headroom mask. In the years since, Redditors have played an integral role in getting to the bottom of this case. Who dunnit? Why? How? We dig into the story.
21 Nov 201935min
Glitter's Connection To Forensic Science
Get ready for some extra sparkle on the heels of last week’s deep dive into “The Great Glitter Mystery.” Retired Forensic Scientist Ed Jones has one of the world’s largest glitter collections. And his side hobby has served him well over the years – glitter helped him solve a murder case back in 2001.
14 Nov 20197min
'Endless Thread' Drops a Glitter Bomb On The Great Glitter Mystery
Endless Thread solves one of the internet’s most compelling unresolved mysteries. Inspired by a New York Times feature about glitter last year, Redditors have obsessed over identifying the mysterious industry buying huge amounts of glitter – information which glitter-makers have now famously refused to divulge. No one has been able to find any answers…until now!
7 Nov 201939min
When Your Daughter's Imaginary Friend Might Not Be So Imaginary
When Kellie's 3 year-old daughter told her about her new imaginary friend, Kellum, she didn't think too much of it. But gradually, Kellum started to feel less and less... imaginary. Kellie and her daughter, Madison, tell us everything.
29 Okt 201925min
More Creepy Stories From Reddit In Honor of 'Endless Dread'
Endless Dread continues with two more spooky stories, one about “The Smiling Man” and one about an unsettling recording from a sleep app.
24 Okt 201913min
Olga Of Kiev: The Murderous Medieval Tale You've Never Heard Of
Olga of Kiev executed one of the most bone-chilling revenge tours in history after her husband, Igor, was murdered. Then, with a burning city in her wake, she converted to Christianity and became a saint.
17 Okt 201928min
Introducing 'Endless Dread,' Spooky Stories For Your Ears
We kick off this year’s series of spooky stories in the lead-up to Halloween with tales about a frightening curse and a memorable first date.
10 Okt 201914min
Loot Crates: Gambling, Or Good Clean Fun?
Loot crates are virtual prize boxes available for purchase in video games, containing mystery items like customizations, powerful weapons, or rare gear. They are also the subject of the most downvoted Reddit comment of all-time, the crux of a debate about the definition of gambling, and a window into the history of human evolution.
3 Okt 201927min
