curiosities

The Bizarre And Painful History of Breast Implants

Before the days of saline and silicone, doctors would try inserting pretty much anything. As this horrifying history of breast implants shows, that didn't always work out.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 21, 2016

The Bizarre And Painful History of Breast Implants

Before the days of saline and silicone, doctors would try inserting pretty much anything. As this horrifying history of breast implants shows, that didn't always work out.

By Erin Kelly • January 21, 2016

Video Of The Day: January 20 Was Ice Cube’s Good Day

It took meticulous research, but one blogger narrowed found the actual date Ice Cube was rapping about in "It Was A Good Day." 

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 20, 2016

Video Of The Day: January 20 Was Ice Cube’s Good Day

It took meticulous research, but one blogger narrowed found the actual date Ice Cube was rapping about in "It Was A Good Day." 

By Nickolaus Hines • January 20, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2016

Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • Jan 20, 2016

Einstein, Chopin, The Dalai Lama And More: Seven Refugees Who Changed The World

Recent events have many parts of the world clamping down on admitting refugees. But did you know we could be turning away the next Einstein?

By Teresa Cantero • January 20, 2016

Meet The Virginia Farmer Who Became The King Of North Sudan

Jeremiah Heaton has declared himself King of "North Sudan." We sat down with him to learn more.

By Teresa Cantero • Jan 19, 2016

Meet The Virginia Farmer Who Became The King Of North Sudan

Jeremiah Heaton has declared himself King of "North Sudan." We sat down with him to learn more.

By Teresa Cantero • January 19, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2016

Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 15, 2016

Weird News

Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 15, 2016

Super Bowl 1 Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind

From the shocking ticket prices to the sad halftime show, these Super Bowl 1 facts and images reveal just how much has changed over time.

By John Kuroski • Jan 15, 2016

Super Bowl 1 Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind

From the shocking ticket prices to the sad halftime show, these Super Bowl 1 facts and images reveal just how much has changed over time.

By John Kuroski • January 15, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • Jan 13, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • January 13, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • Jan 11, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • January 11, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • Jan 10, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • January 10, 2016