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23 Retro-Futuristic NASA Posters That Imagine The Next Golden Age Of Space Travel

From hot-air balloons on Jupiter to nightlife on a planet with no star, these images are truly out of this world.

By John Kuroski • Feb 12, 2016

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23 Retro-Futuristic NASA Posters That Imagine The Next Golden Age Of Space Travel

From hot-air balloons on Jupiter to nightlife on a planet with no star, these images are truly out of this world.

By John Kuroski • February 12, 2016

See The Giant Tree Lobster And Hear Its Incredible Story

See photos and hear the unlikely survival tale of the giant tree lobster insect, somehow the most romantic creature ever to terrify humankind.

By John Kuroski • Feb 11, 2016

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See The Giant Tree Lobster And Hear Its Incredible Story

See photos and hear the unlikely survival tale of the giant tree lobster insect, somehow the most romantic creature ever to terrify humankind.

By John Kuroski • February 11, 2016

Zaqistan, The “Country” You’ve Never Heard Of That Exists In The Middle Of Utah

Angered at then-President Bush's foreign policy in Iraq, one artist decided to buy a plot of land on eBay...and found his own country called Zaqistan.

By Teresa Cantero • Feb 11, 2016

Zaqistan, The “Country” You’ve Never Heard Of That Exists In The Middle Of Utah

Angered at then-President Bush's foreign policy in Iraq, one artist decided to buy a plot of land on eBay...and found his own country called Zaqistan.

By Teresa Cantero • February 11, 2016

Photo Of The Day: Alby The Baby Albino Sea Turtle Is The Rarest Animal You Will Ever See

This tiny white turtle may not be large, so take a close look, because there likely won’t be another picture of a newborn albino sea turtle for quite a while. Five volunteers from the Coolum and North Shore Coast Care group in Australia first saw the albino anomaly while gathering...

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 10, 2016

Photo Of The Day: Alby The Baby Albino Sea Turtle Is The Rarest Animal You Will Ever See

This tiny white turtle may not be large, so take a close look, because there likely won’t be another picture of a newborn albino sea turtle for quite a while. Five volunteers from the Coolum and North Shore Coast Care group in Australia first saw the albino anomaly while gathering...

By Nickolaus Hines • February 10, 2016

21 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Will Make You Believe Anything Is Possible

These Stephen Hawking quotes and photos will expand your mind, feed your soul, and make you believe that absolutely anything is possible. 

By Briana Jones • Feb 10, 2016

21 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Will Make You Believe Anything Is Possible

These Stephen Hawking quotes and photos will expand your mind, feed your soul, and make you believe that absolutely anything is possible. 

By Briana Jones • February 10, 2016

‘Til Death Do They Part: The Nine Most Gruesome Serial Killer Couples

From killing for money to twisted abuse and psychopathy, each of these serial killer couples will make you sick to your stomach.

By Richard Stockton • Feb 10, 2016

‘Til Death Do They Part: The Nine Most Gruesome Serial Killer Couples

From killing for money to twisted abuse and psychopathy, each of these serial killer couples will make you sick to your stomach.

By Richard Stockton • February 10, 2016

Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • Feb 8, 2016

Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • February 8, 2016

Video Of The Day: Watch An Eagle Take Out A Drone

Drones can cause havoc if they're in the wrong hands. With their new drone-hunting eagles, Dutch police have come up with a novel and effective solution.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 5, 2016

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Video Of The Day: Watch An Eagle Take Out A Drone

Drones can cause havoc if they're in the wrong hands. With their new drone-hunting eagles, Dutch police have come up with a novel and effective solution.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 5, 2016

Shocking Labor Practices That Were Legal In Charles Dickens’ Age

Charles Dickens devoted much of his life to writing about the struggles of the working class. On the eve of his birthday, we look back on the historically awful conditions that may have inspired him to write in the first place. Nearly 204 years ago, Charles Dickens was born in...

By Teresa Cantero • Feb 5, 2016

Shocking Labor Practices That Were Legal In Charles Dickens’ Age

Charles Dickens devoted much of his life to writing about the struggles of the working class. On the eve of his birthday, we look back on the historically awful conditions that may have inspired him to write in the first place. Nearly 204 years ago, Charles Dickens was born in...

By Teresa Cantero • February 5, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 4, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • February 4, 2016

Selfie Trend Put Into Perspective: The Total Number Of Selfie-Related Deaths Since 2014

Humans take 93 million selfies per day. And if that number disturbs you, just wait until you see this infographic breakdown of selfie deaths.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 3, 2016

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Selfie Trend Put Into Perspective: The Total Number Of Selfie-Related Deaths Since 2014

Humans take 93 million selfies per day. And if that number disturbs you, just wait until you see this infographic breakdown of selfie deaths.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 3, 2016