curiosities

How Did The Rock Know About Osama Bin Laden’s Death Before Anyone Else?

How did Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson tweet about Osama bin Laden's death before the news media had even broken the story?

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2016

How Did The Rock Know About Osama Bin Laden’s Death Before Anyone Else?

How did Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson tweet about Osama bin Laden's death before the news media had even broken the story?

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 30, 2016

The Beltane Fire Festival Welcomes Summer With Flames, Nudity, Masks, And More

Forget buying a new bathing suit; each year, performers in Edinburgh, Scotland's Beltane Fire Festival welcome summer with flames and nudity.

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 30, 2016

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 30, 2016

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 30, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Apr. 24 – 30

Never-before-seen outtakes from the photo shoots for your favorite rock album covers, the surprising beauty of the bugs in your backyard, Spike Lee’s dance party to celebrate Prince, Earth’s most impressive caves, the best one-of-a-kind historical curiosities. Never-Before-Seen Outtake Photos Behind Famous Rock Stars’ Album Covers Every David Bowie fan...

By All That's Interesting • Apr 29, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Apr. 24 – 30

Never-before-seen outtakes from the photo shoots for your favorite rock album covers, the surprising beauty of the bugs in your backyard, Spike Lee’s dance party to celebrate Prince, Earth’s most impressive caves, the best one-of-a-kind historical curiosities. Never-Before-Seen Outtake Photos Behind Famous Rock Stars’ Album Covers Every David Bowie fan...

By All That's Interesting • April 29, 2016

Venture Down Into The 21 Most Beautiful Caves On Earth

From azure caverns to crystal-bedded lakes, find your inner explorer with these 21 photos and facts about the world's most incredible caves.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 27, 2016

Venture Down Into The 21 Most Beautiful Caves On Earth

From azure caverns to crystal-bedded lakes, find your inner explorer with these 21 photos and facts about the world's most incredible caves.

By All That's Interesting • April 27, 2016

Photo of the Day: Incredible Glow-in-the-Dark Shark Captured by New Camera

Scientists recently developed a “shark eye” camera that replicates the way deep sea sharks see each other in the ocean’s darkest regions — and some of them apparently glow in the dark. The study, just published in Nature, reveals that certain sharks exhibit fluorescence in deep sea environments. For instance,...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 26, 2016

Photo of the Day: Incredible Glow-in-the-Dark Shark Captured by New Camera

Scientists recently developed a “shark eye” camera that replicates the way deep sea sharks see each other in the ocean’s darkest regions — and some of them apparently glow in the dark. The study, just published in Nature, reveals that certain sharks exhibit fluorescence in deep sea environments. For instance,...

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 26, 2016

29 Astounding Images Of American Presidents As Young Men

These surprising images and facts reveal what some of America's most important presidents were like long before they took office.

By Briana Jones • Apr 26, 2016

29 Astounding Images Of American Presidents As Young Men

These surprising images and facts reveal what some of America's most important presidents were like long before they took office.

By Briana Jones • April 26, 2016

This Tiny Region In Spain Keeps Getting Hit By Falling Space Junk

One tiny region of Spain has had some unexpected -- and slightly concerning -- guests over the past several months: falling space junk.

By Teresa Cantero • Apr 25, 2016

This Tiny Region In Spain Keeps Getting Hit By Falling Space Junk

One tiny region of Spain has had some unexpected -- and slightly concerning -- guests over the past several months: falling space junk.

By Teresa Cantero • April 25, 2016

Did William Shakespeare Actually Exist?

William Shakespeare died 400 years ago today — if he even existed. There’s an entire field of a study dedicated to the various conspiracy theories regarding Shakespeare’s “true” identity. Here’s what you need to know.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 23, 2016

Did William Shakespeare Actually Exist?

William Shakespeare died 400 years ago today — if he even existed. There’s an entire field of a study dedicated to the various conspiracy theories regarding Shakespeare’s “true” identity. Here’s what you need to know.

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 23, 2016

In Spain, A Criminal Ring Of Nuns And Doctors Stole Hundreds Of Thousands Of Babies

Throughout much of 20th century Spain, a criminal network of doctors and nuns stole anywhere from 40,000 to 300,000 babies from their mothers at birth, constituting one of the most horrific yet least known events of the Franco dictatorship.

By Teresa Cantero • Apr 21, 2016

In Spain, A Criminal Ring Of Nuns And Doctors Stole Hundreds Of Thousands Of Babies

Throughout much of 20th century Spain, a criminal network of doctors and nuns stole anywhere from 40,000 to 300,000 babies from their mothers at birth, constituting one of the most horrific yet least known events of the Franco dictatorship.

By Teresa Cantero • April 21, 2016