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Staunton, VA - Hong Kong was left in shock on February 24, 2023, when the headless body of 28-year-old model, socialite, and internet celebrity Abby Choi was discovered in Tai Po, a suburb of Hong Kong. Her remains were found inside a refrigerator, and some of her body parts were cooked into a soup.

The Fore people, who lived in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, practiced a form of cannibalism where they would consume the brains of their deceased loved ones as a way of honoring them and absorbing their wisdom and knowledge. It's a part of their cultural and religious practices.

The history of the Wendigo dates back centuries, when indigenous tribes in Canada, the United States and other parts of the world believed in its existence. These mysterious creatures have been a source of mystery and intrigue to many, as stories of their existence are widely told and still remembered to this day.

Laid out in 1607, Jamestown was the first super-durable English province in the New World. Despite the fact that 104 pioneers made the excursion across the sea on board three ships—the Susan Consistent, Disclosure, and Godspeed—simply 38 figured out how to endure the cruel circumstances they needed to look under in the initial nine months of their appearance.

Many partnered warriors who were caught during World War II experienced severe torment and execution because of the Japanese. One of the most frightening stories revealed was the grisly Chichijima episode, which occurred on the minuscule island of Chichijima, situated around 600 miles from Japan.

The Fore people of Papua New Guinea used to practice a funeral ritual that involved the consumption of the brains of their recently departed loved ones. Even though this long-standing tradition was considered an expression of respect for their dead, it led to an epidemic of a brain disease named "kuru" that decimated 2% of the population each year.

A shopper at a supermarketPhoto byNicholas Kamm / AFP - Getty Images. There has been a recent trend in Hollywood pumping out a multitude of movies and TV shows centered on the theme of cannibalism. Currently playing in theaters is Bones and All, a cannibalistic romance starring Timothée Chalamet, and Netflix's new hit Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which broke streaming records, has garnered widespread attention. Breakout horror films such as The Menu, Fresh, and Raw all revolve around cannibalism, and Showtime's survivalist thriller series Yellowjackets has been renewed for a third season. This proliferation of sensationalized cannibalistic media prompts the question of whether viewers should be concerned. Is this trend a coincidence, or does it serve as a warning of hard times ahead for the U.S. food supply?

The Fore people of Papua New Guinea used to practice a funeral ritual that involved the consumption of the brains of their recently departed loved ones. Even though this long-standing tradition was considered an expression of respect for their dead, it led to an epidemic of a brain disease named "kuru" that decimated 2% of the population each year.

In 2002, the bizarre actions of Germany-based computer repairman, Arwin Meiwes, shocked the world. Over the course of a year, he had devoured 44 pounds of human flesh obtained from consensual cannibalism and stored in a freezer.

The Andes crash also known as the "Miracle of the Andes" occurred in 1972 when a chartered military plane carrying an amateur rugby team bound for Chile crashed in a remote area in the Andes. Out of the 45 people onboard, consisting of rugby players, their family members, supporters, and crew members, only 16 were able to survive the 72-day ordeal before help arrived.

Established in 1607, Jameston was the first permanent English colony in the New World. Even though 104 settlers made the journey across the ocean aboard three ships, the Susan Constant, Discovery, and Godspeed, only 38 managed to survive the harsh conditions they had to face in the first nine months of their arrival.

Many allied soldiers who were captured during Second World II suffered brutal torture and execution at the hands of the Japanese. One of the most harrowing tales reported was the gruesome Chichijima incident that took place on the tiny island of Chichijima located around 600 miles from Japan.