curiosities

This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For About $4,000

The peculiar box comes with a number of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil, including empty potion bottles, a vial of sharks' teeth, a Bible, and a pistol.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 14, 2020

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This 19th-Century Vampire-Hunting Kit Could Be Yours For About $4,000

The peculiar box comes with a number of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil, including empty potion bottles, a vial of sharks' teeth, a Bible, and a pistol.

By Natasha Ishak • July 14, 2020

This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 14, 2020

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This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 14, 2020

Scientists Just Found An Alien-Like ‘E.T. Sponge’ In The Pacific Ocean’s ‘Forest Of The Weird’

Officially named Advhena magnifica, or magnificent alien, this new glass sponge species found in the deep Pacific Ocean looks a lot like an alien from a Hollywood movie.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 13, 2020

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Scientists Just Found An Alien-Like ‘E.T. Sponge’ In The Pacific Ocean’s ‘Forest Of The Weird’

Officially named Advhena magnifica, or magnificent alien, this new glass sponge species found in the deep Pacific Ocean looks a lot like an alien from a Hollywood movie.

By Natasha Ishak • July 13, 2020

Inside The Bizarre, 11-Day Saga Of The Disappearance Of Agatha Christie

On December 4, 1926, beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie vanished in a case that remains unsolved today.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 6, 2020

Inside The Bizarre, 11-Day Saga Of The Disappearance Of Agatha Christie

On December 4, 1926, beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie vanished in a case that remains unsolved today.

By Natasha Ishak • July 6, 2020

How A TV Repairman, A Mortician, And A Ragtag Crew Of Futurists Cryonically Froze The First Man

Robert Nelson had no professional background or even a college degree, yet he found himself at the center of a nascent scientific movement — and then things got messy.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2020

How A TV Repairman, A Mortician, And A Ragtag Crew Of Futurists Cryonically Froze The First Man

Robert Nelson had no professional background or even a college degree, yet he found himself at the center of a nascent scientific movement — and then things got messy.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 30, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak • June 30, 2020

Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 22, 2020

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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 22, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 21, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • June 21, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 15, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • June 15, 2020

Haunting Photos Of Nagoro, The Japanese Village Where The Dead Are Replaced With Life-Size Dolls

Artist Tsukimi Ayano has made at least 400 dolls to repopulate the dwindling village of Nagoro.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 7, 2020

Haunting Photos Of Nagoro, The Japanese Village Where The Dead Are Replaced With Life-Size Dolls

Artist Tsukimi Ayano has made at least 400 dolls to repopulate the dwindling village of Nagoro.

By Erin Kelly • June 7, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020