Kushani Gunathilaka

Imagine, one of your loved ones being missing and reappearing after 30 years! Even after 3 decades later, they return, unchanged, as if time had stood still for them. Sounds impossible right? This is the real-life story of Vasile Gorgos, a 63-year-old Romanian farmer, who vanished in 1991. He inexplicably reappeared 30 years later wearing…

Testing the human limits most often comes with a cost. Nicholas Mevoli is a 32-year-old American freediver who attempted to expand his breathing skills. His tragic attempt to set an American record in freediving at the Vertical Blue competition. He wanted to take a dive 236ft deep and come back by holding a single breath….

Imagine being so cold that your body turns into ice. This was the chilling reality of Jean Hilliard. One winter night in 1980, Jean faced a situation that tested the limits of her survival. Young Jean suffered a car accident that left her stranded in sub-zero temperatures. She then went to her friend’s house 2…

Childhood dreams are all a big part of who we are. But sometimes such dreams don’t really go as we plan. Jessica Whitney Dubroff‘s story stands out with her daring goal and tragic end. At just 7 years old, Jessica aspired to become the youngest person to fly across the United States. She got on…

This is an object so deadly, that just spending 300 seconds (5 minutes) close to it means you’ve got only a couple of days left to live! The Elephant’s Foot, hidden beneath the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, near Pripyat, Ukraine is the most dangerous object on earth. This isn’t actually an elephant’s foot but a…

Sometimes, the most extraordinary stories of survival come from the most unexpected of helpers. This is the miraculous story of Kevin Hines, who faced a life-or-death moment that changed his outlook on life forever. At the age of 19, Kevin made a split-second decision that led to immediate regret. He jumped off the Golden Gate…

Imagine living atop a 180-foot-tall (55 m) redwood tree, fighting against the odds to save it from being cut down. This is the story of Julia Butterfly Hill, an American environmental activist and advocate for tax redirection. Julia faced the loneliness of living high above the ground but also harsh weather conditions for 738 days….

The story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan‘s disappearance at sea haunts everyone who hears it. This couple’s journey into the Coral reef turned from an adventure into a nightmare. On 25 January 1998, Tom and Eileen were unintentionally left alone in the Coral Sea off Australia’s northeast coast. Surprisingly, the boat crew could not note…

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to race the moon’s shadow during a total solar eclipse? This phenomenon, where day briefly turns to night, has fascinated humans for centuries. Recently, flying to experience solar eclipses has become a bit of a trend, with companies like JSX, United Airlines, and Delta offering special flights for…