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17 Bizarre Scenes From Turkey’s Camel Wrestling Festivals

Considering wrestling for a moment. You’re probably thinking of sumo or muscular guys in unitards…Unless you’re from Turkey, in which case, you might have thought of the country’s celebrated camel wrestling festivals. Yes, you read that right. Dating back more 2,000 years, these festivals pit two bull camels against each...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 6, 2016

17 Bizarre Scenes From Turkey’s Camel Wrestling Festivals

Considering wrestling for a moment. You’re probably thinking of sumo or muscular guys in unitards…Unless you’re from Turkey, in which case, you might have thought of the country’s celebrated camel wrestling festivals. Yes, you read that right. Dating back more 2,000 years, these festivals pit two bull camels against each...

By All That's Interesting • September 6, 2016

Lake Natron, The Bird-Calcifying Lake That’s Actually Teeming With Life

Though Lake Natron is known for its life-ending properties, it's actually quite hospitable to some lucky species.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 5, 2016

Lake Natron, The Bird-Calcifying Lake That’s Actually Teeming With Life

Though Lake Natron is known for its life-ending properties, it's actually quite hospitable to some lucky species.

By Erin Kelly • September 5, 2016

The Totally Gross Origins Of Pink Lemonade

The ubiquitous summer drink may have its origins in the circus -- which means a pretty nasty start.

By Krissy Howard • Sep 3, 2016

The Totally Gross Origins Of Pink Lemonade

The ubiquitous summer drink may have its origins in the circus -- which means a pretty nasty start.

By Krissy Howard • September 3, 2016

What You Don’t Know About Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley

While you may know her horror classic, Frankenstein, these 17 fascinating Mary Shelley facts will leave you astounded.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 30, 2016

What You Don’t Know About Frankenstein Author Mary Shelley

While you may know her horror classic, Frankenstein, these 17 fascinating Mary Shelley facts will leave you astounded.

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 30, 2016

World’s Oldest Person Says He Wants To Die

Mbah Gotho simply wants to die.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 29, 2016

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World’s Oldest Person Says He Wants To Die

Mbah Gotho simply wants to die.

By All That's Interesting • August 29, 2016

4 Abandoned Nuclear Testing Sites Humans Destroyed Worse Than Chernobyl

Some of history’s most cataclysmic nuclear incidents are the ones you’ve never even heard about. When we think of nuclear disasters, our minds typically jump right to the horrific incidents at Chernobyl or Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As devastating as those incidents were, during the Cold War competing global powers conducted...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 28, 2016

4 Abandoned Nuclear Testing Sites Humans Destroyed Worse Than Chernobyl

Some of history’s most cataclysmic nuclear incidents are the ones you’ve never even heard about. When we think of nuclear disasters, our minds typically jump right to the horrific incidents at Chernobyl or Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As devastating as those incidents were, during the Cold War competing global powers conducted...

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 28, 2016

5 Funeral Customs That Defy The World’s Most Sacred Taboos

Death is universal. What happens after, on the other hand, is up for grabs.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 25, 2016

5 Funeral Customs That Defy The World’s Most Sacred Taboos

Death is universal. What happens after, on the other hand, is up for grabs.

By Richard Stockton • August 25, 2016

7 Astounding Stories Of Early Christian Martyrs’ Brutal Deaths

Though the stories of Christian martyrs are mostly apocryphal, their dramatic deaths at the hands of ancient pagans have never ceased to be intriguing, stomach-turning and, for the faithful, proof of God’s power. In these popular religious myths, persecuted Christians encounter dragons and endure horrifying acts of brutality in order...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 25, 2016

7 Astounding Stories Of Early Christian Martyrs’ Brutal Deaths

Though the stories of Christian martyrs are mostly apocryphal, their dramatic deaths at the hands of ancient pagans have never ceased to be intriguing, stomach-turning and, for the faithful, proof of God’s power. In these popular religious myths, persecuted Christians encounter dragons and endure horrifying acts of brutality in order...

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 25, 2016

Koala Conservation Efforts Intensify As Species Rapidly Declines

A suite of complex issues has spelled potentially fatal trouble for Australia's iconic animal -- and experts are unsure of how exactly to grapple with it.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 24, 2016

Koala Conservation Efforts Intensify As Species Rapidly Declines

A suite of complex issues has spelled potentially fatal trouble for Australia's iconic animal -- and experts are unsure of how exactly to grapple with it.

By Erin Kelly • August 24, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • Aug 19, 2016

21 Of The Most Memorable Bill Clinton Quotes

While some may remember Bill Clinton best for his controversies or his mixed legacy as a progressive, one cannot cast doubt on the fact that Clinton was — and is — a remarkable public speaker. Here are 21 Bill Clinton quotes that’ll make you nod, smile, think, and laugh:

By Elisabeth Sherman • August 19, 2016

La Tomatina Festival: Inside Spain’s Bizarre Tomato-Throwing Festival

Every year on the last Wednesday of August, La Tomatina festival takes over the town of Buñol in Valencia, Spain. Approximately 20,000 people gather to throw around 150 tons of smashed, squashed, and squished tomatoes — and the result pretty much looks like a horror movie.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 15, 2016

La Tomatina Festival: Inside Spain’s Bizarre Tomato-Throwing Festival

Every year on the last Wednesday of August, La Tomatina festival takes over the town of Buñol in Valencia, Spain. Approximately 20,000 people gather to throw around 150 tons of smashed, squashed, and squished tomatoes — and the result pretty much looks like a horror movie.

By Erin Kelly • August 15, 2016