Science Versus Myth

Are vampires real? What is an out-of-body experience? Are crop circles proof that aliens exist? HowStuffWorks explores what is real and what is urban legend with this collection of Science Versus Myth articles.

Top 10 Ghost Tours

Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of You

What's So Scary About The Winchester House Story?

The Meaning and Significance of Angel Number 555

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of These Debunked Conspiracy Theories

Is suicide more common around holidays?

Unlock the Profound Meaning of Angel Number 414: A Transform

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Captivating 911 Angel Number

Unlocking the Profound Meaning of the 711 Angel Number

Origins of the Fresno Nightcrawler, a Pants-shaped Cryptid

Goatman Legends of Ancient Greece and Modern America

Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?

What's Going on With Detroit's Mysterious Zug Island?

10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into

10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes

What If Cows Didn't Exist?

What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?

What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?

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Will we ever unite quantum mechanics with general relativity?

Einstein showed us a mind-blowing way the universe works, while Max Planck and his gang showed us how particles on the atomic and subatomic levels work. But one doesn't explain the other. So there must be a larger theory encompassing them ... or not?

By Kate Kershner

Stories and (Alleged) Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster

Explore Loch Ness Monster tales, sightings and pop culture references. From the Surgeon's Photograph to plesiosaur theories, delve into the enduring mystery.

By Nicole Antonio

Mothman Mysteries: A Look at the West Virginia Cryptid

Mothman sightings began in West Virginia in the late 60s, but is the elusive creature real or just a cover-up to distract the public from a tragic accident?

By Desiree Bowie

The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings

The Wampus Cat has roots in Cherokee folklore and Appalachian legends, but is the six-legged feline just another mythical creature on a long list of cryptids?

By Desiree Bowie

Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Towering Cryptid Draped in Mystery

The Honey Island Swamp Monster is a mysterious cryptid of Louisiana, described as a Bigfoot-like creature with yellow eyes and grayish brown hair.

By Desiree Bowie

Mongolian Death Worm: The Gobi Desert's Deadliest Cryptid

The Mongolian Death Worm is a legendary cryptid of Gobi Desert folklore with a deadly reputation. Explore the origins of the venomous sand-dwelling creature.

By Desiree Bowie

Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster

Champy, the legendary creature said to reside in Lake Champlain, has spurred over 300 alleged sightings since the 1600s. Explore the famous cryptid's origins.

By Desiree Bowie

Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster

Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.

By Desiree Bowie