From Execution Rocks and Devil’s Den to Skull Mesa and Maggoty Run—plus, how these spots came by their terrifying monikers.

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Surprise: Milky Way wasn’t named after our home galaxy. Let’s take a brief stroll down the etymological candy aisle and discover how these confections got named.
How many people need to see the same UFO for it to be “real”?
Add these books to your TBR this spooky season.
Haven‘t picked a costume yet? Get some inspiration from this list.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Tales of Dunk and Egg, the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel novellas that inspired HBO’s upcoming adaptation.
King’s sophomore novel left out a scene deemed too horrific to leave in.
The original’s July 1982 release date was selected just to mess with an ex-employee.
The belief in real-life vampires predates Bram Stoker’s legendary novel ‘Dracula.’
The macabre practice is known as anthropodermic bibliopegy, and the motivations behind it include everything from punishment of criminals to doctors wanting symbolically meaningful covers for their medical tomes.
Historical cures for insomnia were sketchy at best and outright dangerous at worst. Fortunately, modern medicine has discovered a few techniques that can help those suffering from insomnia.
Which plant is most-searched in your state?
See which pet costumes people are most excited for this Halloween.
If you held on to an original copy of “Super Mario 64” from the 1990s, you could be rich.
Whether you’re religious or just a fan of monumental architecture, visiting a cathedral can be an awe-inspiring experience. Here are 11 masterpieces worth the journey.
The parks offer thrill seekers, ghost hunters, and the brave alike another reason to visit.