curiosities

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • April 23, 2018

Heinrich Schliemann: The Man Responsible For The Nazi Swastika

The swastika was a sacred icon of spirituality around the world. Then Heinrich Schliemann came along to usher the symbol toward its Nazi destiny.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 18, 2018

Heinrich Schliemann: The Man Responsible For The Nazi Swastika

The swastika was a sacred icon of spirituality around the world. Then Heinrich Schliemann came along to usher the symbol toward its Nazi destiny.

By Daniel Rennie • April 18, 2018

The Jefferson Bible Shows What The President Really Thought Of Christianity

The Jefferson Bible would not go over well with some Christians today.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 16, 2018

The Jefferson Bible Shows What The President Really Thought Of Christianity

The Jefferson Bible would not go over well with some Christians today.

By Wyatt Redd • April 16, 2018

27 Of The Weirdest Laws In The World

This collection of the weirdest laws in the world will leave you questioning your government's priorities. If you've ever thought about killing Bigfoot in Washington or wearing lacy underwear in Russia, think again.

By Laura Martisiute • Apr 13, 2018

27 Of The Weirdest Laws In The World

This collection of the weirdest laws in the world will leave you questioning your government's priorities. If you've ever thought about killing Bigfoot in Washington or wearing lacy underwear in Russia, think again.

By Laura Martisiute • April 13, 2018

Meet Braco — The “Healer” Who Makes People Feel Better By Staring At Them

Braco doesn't claim to have supernatural powers, but it's heavily implied that if you pay eight dollars for him to stare at you, cosmically wonderful things might happen. Will they? Read on and decide for yourself.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 13, 2018

Meet Braco — The “Healer” Who Makes People Feel Better By Staring At Them

Braco doesn't claim to have supernatural powers, but it's heavily implied that if you pay eight dollars for him to stare at you, cosmically wonderful things might happen. Will they? Read on and decide for yourself.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 13, 2018

“Tree Man” Syndrome Turns People Into Living, Breathing Pieces Of Bark

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis is an extremely rare disease with an extremely bizarre symptom: the development of bark-like growths from the hands and feet.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 22, 2018

“Tree Man” Syndrome Turns People Into Living, Breathing Pieces Of Bark

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis is an extremely rare disease with an extremely bizarre symptom: the development of bark-like growths from the hands and feet.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 22, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018

The Rise And Fall Of Milton William Cooper — The King Of Conspiracy Theories

William Cooper has often been called the father of conspiracy theories. He covered it all: the JFK assassination, the AIDS epidemic, and the extraterrestrial threat he thought was going to bring America to its knees.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 28, 2018

The Rise And Fall Of Milton William Cooper — The King Of Conspiracy Theories

William Cooper has often been called the father of conspiracy theories. He covered it all: the JFK assassination, the AIDS epidemic, and the extraterrestrial threat he thought was going to bring America to its knees.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 28, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 23, 2018

There’s A Giant Rock Formation Off Japan’s Coast And No One Knows If It’s Manmade

The Yonaguni Monument wasn't discovered until 1987, and in that short time, it's already become a tourist attraction off Yonaguni Island.

By All That's Interesting • February 23, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • Feb 22, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • February 22, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 14, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • February 14, 2018