Posts by Arvyn Braich

Why do so many people tap on wood without thinking? The answer hides in old whispers and secret games. There are also beliefs that crossed oceans.

You’ve tossed coins into fountains without thinking. But the reason why is tangled up in ancient habits most people have forgotten. Find out the real history.

Why were left-handed children tied down and beaten? Why were they forced to change? The answers are more than simple superstitions.

Drivers freeze up on Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge. But not just because of the height. There’s something about this crossing that makes even locals scared.

Backyard upgrades do look great. But some of the lure in critters. See which projects turn your yard into an attraction for animals you didn’t plan on hosting.

Neighborhood trust didn’t vanish overnight. It happened after small changes in our daily lives. The question is, when did we stop knowing each other?

For nearly 20 years, a small Virginia town quietly banned dancing. Nobody expected how it would end. They didn't realize who would take them to court.

Strangers sometimes hear the secrets that loved ones never do. But why? The reasons behind this aren’t what most people would expect.

There's something very old and relentless beneath a quiet Pennsylvania town. It’s a coal fire that's burning. And it's still not finished. What happened?