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scary things Dec. 26, 2019

Tainted Wrinkle Cream Left a Woman Semi-ComatoseThe CDC does not expect her to recover from mercury-poisoning-related injuries.

By Marie Lodi and Claire Lampen
scary things Sept. 23, 2019

A Can of Dry Shampoo Blew a Hole Through the Roof of a CarA Missouri teen learned a hard lesson in the dangers of flammable beauty products when her can of dry shampoo exploded in her car.

By Marie Lodi
scary things Nov. 2, 2017

These Women Say They’re Being Stalked by Drones at Night“It’s got the point where I now sleep with a large wooden bat in my bed.”

By Gabriella Paiella

scary things Apr. 19, 2017

Malia Obama’s ‘Longtime Stalker’ Reported to PoliceA 30-year-old man has been following the former First Daughter around New York.

By Claire Landsbaum
scary things Oct. 31, 2016

5 Female Directors on Why They Love HorrorEveryone wants to be the final girl.

By Jenni Miller
Aug. 30, 2016

Running From Nothing: Why False-Alarm Freak-outs HappenThe LAX stampede is the most recent example of this recent trend of false-alarm freak-outs.

By Rick Paulas
terrifying things Aug. 2, 2016

World’s Creepiest Burglar Watched a Chicago Couple SleepMeet Creeper Ghost.

By Catie L'Heureux
real life horror June 22, 2016

California Teen Scripted ‘Rape and Kill’ LetterHe based it on the horror movie The Purge.

By Catie L'Heureux
health Dec. 16, 2015

The Fear of Terrorism Is Dangerous on a Biological LevelResearch reveals the physiological impact of “consistent exposure to terror threats.”

By Melissa Dahl
hallucinations Sept. 1, 2015

What Out-of-Body Experiences Teach About Our Sense of SelfEerie.

By Melissa Dahl

scary things June 25, 2015

What Happens If Antibiotics Stop Working? A scary but important look at the future of medicine.

By Melissa Dahl
medicine men Aug. 13, 2014

Catching Up With Dr. Alexander van Tulleken, That Charming Ebola ExpertWe have Jon Stewart to thank for introducing us to Dr. Alexander van Tulleken.

By Jada Yuan
scary things Aug. 24, 2012

Empire State Building Shooter Was a Fashion DesignerBefore he lost his job about a year ago.

By Charlotte Cowles
scary things Dec. 13, 2011

Here Is a Terrifying Video From the DVF Sample SaleIt involves a Mongolian faux-fur coat and lots of stampeding.

By Charlotte Cowles