A Chinese man miraculously survived after a 15-inch metal rod went through his mouth into his head. The tragic incident occurred when he was having dinner with co-workers at a restaurant.

But in previous decades and centuries, picture-taking was not nearly as simple. The following pictures are proof that in every historical photo or artifact, there is a fascinating and emotional story ...

It's no secret that we're living in scary times. So, sometimes, I find it helpful to put things into perspective with some truly skin-crawlingly, blood-curdlingly weird photos. Today, I present you ...