In Spring City, Pennsylvania, lies the notorious Pennhurst State School (also known as the Pennhurst Asylum), which is a mental hospital with a history that’s marred by controversy. In the 1960s, a local news station did a five-part report on the inhumane conditions to which Pennhurst physicians and nurses subjected patients. In 1983, nine employees […]
There are some things in this world that lose all appeal once you see how they’re actually made. Hot dogs and sausages are among them, but I think I’d like to add one more to that list: dolls. Have you ever seen pictures of a doll factory? Or worse yet, seen a video? Well, if […]
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own town? Do you want an entire habitat just for you, your friends, and maybe even a few members of your family to live in peace without the rest of the world interfering? If you don’t mind a possible ghost or two, you’re in luck. The town of […]
Haunted places have always fascinated me, but I’m not sure I’d actually travel to one if I had the chance. There’s a huge difference between reading about scary destinations and actually going there to experience the creepiness in real life. I prefer the former, but there is one cemetery that I’d muster up the courage […]
Anyone who’s ever bought a home knows how much of a hassle house hunting can be. Not only is it physically exhausting, you also need to actually remember what each one looked like and whether it’s within your price range. Anyone who says it’s easy is obviously lying. Well, I guess there’s always an exception […]
