How Conspiracy Theories Work

Conspiracy theories are often ridiculous explanations for a disputed case or matter. There are conspiracy theories about everything from aliens to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Find out how these theories get started in this article.

How Friday the 13th Works

Like many human beliefs, the fear of Friday the 13th (known as paraskevidekatriaphobia) isn't exactly grounded in scientific logic. But that doesn't stop us from feeling that it’s "unlucky."

How Murphys Law Works

When life goes well, little is made of it. But when things go badly, we look for reasons. The idiom says whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Is it the mysterious power of Murphy's Law or, in reality, is it simply people who give the law relevance?

How Urban Legends Work

OK, so a good friend of mine was driving down the highway and he picked up this hitchhiker… Urban legends are the basis for some truly spooky ghost stories. See how the tales get started and how they make their way to you.

9 Legends of American Folklore

From Johnny Appleseed to Paul Bunyan, figures of American folklore continue to inspire and engage. Before the invention on radio and television, people created these characters to help people cope with hard times. Learn more about these legendary figures.

Why is April 1 a day to celebrate foolishness?

Why is April 1 a day to celebrate foolishness and play pranks on each other? How did this tradition begin?

Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?

We have all heard that anytime the thirteenth day of the month falls on a Friday that it is considered an unlucky day. Where did this notion come from? Find out the answer to that question in this article.

Someone told me that if there are 20 people in a room there's a 50/50 chance that two of them will have the same birthday. How can that be?

Someone told me that if there are 20 people in a room, there's a 50/50 chance that two of them will have the same birthday. How can such a small group have two people with the same birthday in it?