These rock-solid JFK assassination facts are more fascinating than any conspiracy theory ever could be. Kennedy would likely have survived the assassination if he wasn’t wearing a back brace. The back brace, which he wore throughout his presidency due to his bad back, kept him in place after being shot the first time, letting the shooter get the second fatal shot to his head. Wikimedia Commons A month before his death, Kennedy created a fake “James Bond” home movie depicting his own shooting.

From demons who torment sleeping humans to hellish creatures for every sign of the zodiac, this mystical manuscript holds a variety of horrors. Illustrations of demons, like this one which appears to be haunting a human in bed, are commonly found in ancient manuscripts from around the world. Public Domain A blue-colored demon with its tongue sticking out and an accompanying description written in Arabic.Public Domain Demon with a feline-looking face among the pages of the early 20th century manuscript.

From his love of cigars to his actual lover, no idea was a bad idea when it came to Fidel Castro assassination attempts. Library Of CongressOver the course of his life, there would be over 600 Fidel Castro assassination attempts and plans. Here is the rebel leader as he enters Havana with his bodyguards in January 1959. The peaceful death of Fidel Castro was the occasion of many respectful public statements from heads of state and major politicians all over the world.

The Spooky Story Of The Martin Family Disappearance McMinnville’s Third Street BooksSome believe that Donald Martin (second from left) was involved in his family’s disappearance. It was December 7, 1958, and Kenneth and Barbara Martin wanted to find greenery for Christmas decorations to furnish their home in Portland, Oregon. So, together with their three daughters, Barbara, Virginia, and Susan, they crammed into the family’s 1954 Ford Station Wagon and set out for the Columbia River Gorge.

Due to increasing liabilities, climbing temperatures, and other ways of finding entertainment, amusement parks could be nearing the end of their era. These chilling photos of abandoned amusement parks show the parks of the future — places that have seen their last ride ticket punched. Six Flags, New Orleans, Louisiana The Skycoaster at Six Flags in New Orleans used to entertain visitors as a reverse free-fall swing. Darrell Miller/Flickr Six Flags, New Orleans, Louisiana The park had been closed for the season when Hurricane Katrina hit.