fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the geek universe.
Who Owns Oak Island in 2026? The Private Entities Behind the Mystery
Oak Island remains one of the most enigmatic and heavily scrutinized plots of land in North America. Famous for its legendary "Money Pit" and the long-running History Channel series The Curse of Oak Island, this 140-acre island off the coast of Nova Scotia has fascinated treasure hunters for over two centuries. But behind the television cameras, ancient legends, and excavation equipment lies a very real question that continues to stir curiosity: who actually owns Oak Island in 2026?
By Rukka Nova2 months ago in Geeks
Access to the Dark Web. Content Warning.
The internet most people use every day is only a small part of what actually exists online. Websites like Google, YouTube, and social media platforms belong to what is called the surface web—pages that are indexed by search engines and easy to find. Beyond that lies the deep web, which includes private content such as email accounts, online banking pages, and subscription-based services. A much smaller and more mysterious part of the internet is known as the dark web.
By John Smith2 months ago in Geeks
What if the Inhumans Were Never Missing?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has never suffered from a lack of ideas. What it has suffered from, increasingly, is congestion—too many concepts competing for narrative oxygen, too many histories forced to coexist without the space to breathe. Few properties exemplify this problem more clearly than the Inhumans, a civilization introduced with enormous mythological potential and then effectively abandoned, left dangling somewhere between canon and apology.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
The Day Everything Changed
I missed the last bus on purpose. Not because I wanted to be stranded, but because I couldn’t face going home. That day had been one long unraveling—work mistakes, a call from my sister about our mother’s health, the kind of exhaustion that lives in your bones. The bus stop bench was cold, the sky bruised with storm clouds, and I just… stayed. Let the schedule pass. Let the world move on without me.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
The Black Panther is bigger than one man
Author’s Note: Recent online speculation about the future of the Black Panther prompted a widespread debate over recasting, legacy, and respect for Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal. This essay expands on a prediction I shared publicly, arguing that the most faithful continuation of the character lies not in replacement, but in succession–specifically through introducing T’Challa’s son and heir. What follows is an exploration of why the Black Panther has always been a mantle shaped by legacy rather than a role defined by a single man.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
Sherlocks
Introduction - Why Am I Writing About Sherlocks? Image from Adapt or Perish Podcast I was watching the recent BBC take on Sherlock (I say recent the first episode was in 2010 so twelve years ago, there are probably kids who have seen it who weren’t born when it first started - although they shouldn’t have seen it) and then I thought “Who are the actors who have played a decent Sherlock Holmes?”.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Geeks
The Night I Stopped Waiting for Wings
I was fifteen the first time I saw the wings. It was 2009. My best friend and I huddled in her basement, sharing a bag of chips, eyes glued to the TV as women in glitter and lace walked like they owned the air itself. They were radiant, powerful, untouchable. One wore wings so wide they brushed the stage lights; another smiled like she held the secret to happiness itself.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
The Boy in the Rain
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not just running and tackling, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s about heart. About who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
Did Eleven Die in Stranger Things
Did Eleven Die in Stranger Things One of the most common and emotional questions fans ask about the Netflix series Stranger Things is whether Eleven dies. Since her first appearance in season one, Eleven has been at the center of the story, and her life has often been in danger. The confusion around her fate comes from several dramatic moments across different seasons where it appears that she might be gone forever. To fully answer this question, it is important to look at what actually happens to Eleven throughout the series and separate fear, rumor, and speculation from confirmed events in the story.
By America today 2 months ago in Geeks
