

Lorna Wallace
Joined: Mar 24, 2022
Lorna Wallace has a Ph.D. in English Literature and is a lover of all things science fiction and horror. She lives in Scotland with her rescue greyhound, Misty.


7 Out-of-This-World Facts About Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Martian Chronicles’

Who Is the Man in the Moon?

10 Captivating Creatures From Celtic Mythology
10 Wild Conspiracy Theories About the Sinking of the ‘Titanic’
Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.
11 Fascinating Facts About Edward Gorey
‘The Gashlycrumb Tinies’ author was born 100 years ago on February 22—here’s what you need to know about him, from what classic book he found boring to how much he really helped with PBS’s show ‘Mystery!’
Why Do We Say Storks Deliver Babies?
There comes a point in every child’s life when they ask where babies come from, and some parents—not wanting to explain the details of reproduction just yet—turn to the story of storks. We explore the origins of a myth that has been around for centuries.
10 Things You Need to Know About the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska
From January 27, 1925 until February 2, 20 mushers and 150 dogs heroically transported desperately needed diphtheria antitoxin to the remote town of Nome, Alaska, saving countless lives in the process. But the event wasn’t without controversy.
Meet Caren Marsh Doll, the Oldest Living Cast Member of ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Caren Marsh Doll was Judy Garland’s stand-in for ‘The Wizard of Oz’. At age 105, she’s one of the last living actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
What’s the Difference Between Dracula and Nosferatu?
Ahead of Robert Eggers’s adaptation of ‘Nosferatu,’ here’s a breakdown of the differences and similarities between the two iconic bloodsuckers.
14 Gifts That Changed the World
These gifts made a huge impact.
10 Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World
Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.
Who Is Jack Frost?
Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?
9 Festive Facts about Hogmanay, Scotland’s New Year’s Celebration
Celebrating the New Year is a big deal in Scotland.
20 Maps That Changed the World
The Mercator Projection, Ptolemy’s ‘Geographia’, the Fra Mauro Map, and even Google Maps have all shaped how we experience the world around us.
Why Christmas Music Sounds So Distinct
Sleigh bells certainly help make Christmas music sound so Christmassy. But it’s a little more complicated than just that.