Krissy Howard, Author At All That's Interesting

Krissy Howard

Krissy Howard is a NY-based freelance writer. She regularly contributes to Runt of the Web, and her original humor has appeared on The Hard Times, Reductress, and The Hairpin.

Recent Posts

Abandoned Bunnies Are Multiplying And Taking Over Las Vegas

Abandoned Bunnies Are Multiplying And Taking Over Las Vegas

The biggest problem facing Sin City may not be what you think it is.

How A New York Teen With A Handkerchief Made The Modern Bra

How A New York Teen With A Handkerchief Made The Modern Bra

In a pinch, a 19-year-old party girl Caresse Crosby invented the bra and changed women's wear forever.

When Self-Electrocution Was Used To Cure What Ails You

When Self-Electrocution Was Used To Cure What Ails You

Lack of confidence got you down? Electrocute it out!

This Indian Village Was Abandoned Overnight And No One Knows Why

This Indian Village Was Abandoned Overnight And No One Knows Why

Why did all of the residents of Kuldhara flee one night under the cover of darkness?

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

The naked mole rat may be one of the most fascinating mammals in the animal kingdom.

In The 1930s, People Kept Babies In Cages Suspended Out Their Windows

In The 1930s, People Kept Babies In Cages Suspended Out Their Windows

Believe it or not, no injuries or deaths were ever reported from baby cages.

The Language Late-19th Century Migrant Workers Created In Order To Survive

The Language Late-19th Century Migrant Workers Created In Order To Survive

Survival doesn't entail physical strength alone — it also requires good communication.

In The Not-So-Distant Past, People Used Dogs For Labor, Not Companionship

In The Not-So-Distant Past, People Used Dogs For Labor, Not Companionship

Believe it or not, the idea of owning dogs for the sole purpose of companionship is actually a new one.

Would You Electrocute An Innocent Person If Told To? New Research Says Yes

Would You Electrocute An Innocent Person If Told To? New Research Says Yes

An update on the infamous Milgram obedience experiments reveals chilling results.

What Did People Actually Eat In Medieval Times?

What Did People Actually Eat In Medieval Times?

Medieval people drank almond milk before it was trendy.

Andrew Robinson Stoney May Have Been England’s Worst Husband Ever

Stoney lied and cheated his way into becoming the husband of Mary Bowes, an heiress who would endure decades of abuse at his hand.