Is the Bunny Man Real? The True 1970 Story Behind Virginia’s Most Famous Legend
In October 1970, two carloads of people parked on Guinea Road in Fairfax looked up to see a man in a white bunny suit swinging a hatchet.
From the Crazy Vault
The strangest stories from Washington, DC history. Hoaxes, scandals, freak accidents, and a few you’ll want to read twice to make sure they’re real.
Blood on the Marble: The Taulbee-Kincaid Capitol Shooting
On February 28, 1890, former Kentucky Congressman William Taulbee was shot on the Capitol’s marble staircase by a journalist.
Air Florida Flight 90 Tragedy: Blizzard, Heroism, and the Potomac’s Icy Waters
Explore the harrowing tale of Air Florida Flight 90’s crash into the Potomac River during Washington D.C.’s 1982 blizzard. Uncover stories of tragedy, remarkable heroism, and the city’s struggle amidst a day of unparalleled despair.
1966 Arlington Biker Shootout: Pagans vs. Avengers
In June 1966, the Pagans and Avengers shot it out in broad daylight at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. Eleven bikers went to prison.
Harrison Dyar: The Scientist Who Dug Secret Tunnels Under D.C.
In 1924, construction near Dupont Circle broke into a secret tunnel. Smithsonian entomologist Harrison Dyar had hand-dug it.
The Maryland Goatman: The Real 1970s Story Behind the Legend
In 1971, a dog named Ginger was found decapitated near Fletchertown Road in Bowie. Her owner blamed the Maryland Goatman.
Clarence Chesterfield Howerton: The Remarkable Journey of ‘Major Mite’ from White House Visits to Hollywood Stardom
In December 1922, nine-year-old Clarence Howerton visited President Harding at the White House. He stood 28 inches tall and weighed 18 pounds.
The Incredible Story of Melvin Jones, Five Years Old, Who Punctured His Heart with Scissors
Read the incredible story of Melvin Jones, five years old, who punctured his heart with scissors in 1925. Learn how his life was saved by a doctor and let this be a lesson to all children out there. Don’t run with scissors!
Wolf Escapes From Zoo, Terrorizing Cleveland Park
What a horrifying story about a wolf escaping from the National Zoo.