Discover the photos, recipes, and fun facts behind the strange and colorful world of Mardi Gras cocktails, from cake in a glass to the hand grenade.

See the newly discovered rhinconichthys, a large prehistoric fish with an even larger mouth, just unearthed by researchers in Colorado. 

In most countries, the average victim is younger than five.

Rock stars, presidents, and more were snapping self-portraits long before the word "selfie" even existed.

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

And you'd never guess the one reaction button they tested but scrapped.

He earned 30 billion dollars, killed countless people, and still found time for family.

And how the state's government let it happen.

Back then, the beards were bigger than the men

Plus: the shocking percentage of white male leaders they currently have, and why Silicon Valley might be worsening income inequality.

Or how surreal those animals look in their domestic surroundings.

Plus: medical marijuana comes to New York.