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Thousands Of Mysterious Owl Carvings From The Copper Age May Have Been Made By Children, Study Suggests

Researchers say these owl carvings are simple enough to have been made by children and could have been used as toys, dolls, or amulets.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 2, 2022

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Thousands Of Mysterious Owl Carvings From The Copper Age May Have Been Made By Children, Study Suggests

Researchers say these owl carvings are simple enough to have been made by children and could have been used as toys, dolls, or amulets.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 2, 2022

Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells • Dec 2, 2022

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Inside The War Of The Bucket, The Medieval Italian Battle Sparked By The Theft Of A Wooden Pail

In 1325, the Italian city-states of Bologna and Modena engaged in a short-lived war that allegedly started when Modenese soldiers stole a wooden bucket.

By Laura Wells • December 2, 2022

How Long Did Bill Murray’s Character In ‘Groundhog Day’ Actually Spend In A Time Loop?

Fans of the seasonal comedy classic "Groundhog Day" have wondered for decades how long Phil Conners spent reliving the same day — and there’s still no definitive answer.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 2, 2022

How Long Did Bill Murray’s Character In ‘Groundhog Day’ Actually Spend In A Time Loop?

Fans of the seasonal comedy classic "Groundhog Day" have wondered for decades how long Phil Conners spent reliving the same day — and there’s still no definitive answer.

By All That's Interesting • December 2, 2022

Santa Claus Figures From Around The World Who Don’t Always Bring Christmas Joy

Santa Claus is based on a real man named St. Nicholas who lived in the third century, but the generous monk also spawned countless other legends of Santa-like figures.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 21, 2022

Santa Claus Figures From Around The World Who Don’t Always Bring Christmas Joy

Santa Claus is based on a real man named St. Nicholas who lived in the third century, but the generous monk also spawned countless other legends of Santa-like figures.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 21, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson • Nov 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson • November 20, 2022

Robert The Bruce: The Story Behind The Scottish Ruler Of ‘Braveheart’ And ‘Outlaw King’

In the early 14th century, Robert the Bruce became the King of Scots and ensured his country's independence after repulsing several English invasions.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 20, 2022

Robert The Bruce: The Story Behind The Scottish Ruler Of ‘Braveheart’ And ‘Outlaw King’

In the early 14th century, Robert the Bruce became the King of Scots and ensured his country's independence after repulsing several English invasions.

By Gina Dimuro • November 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • November 20, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover 11 of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2022

From A Drug-Fueled Car Cash To A ‘Surfeit Of Lampreys,’ These Are The Strangest Royal Deaths In History

Discover 11 of the most bizarre ways royals have died, from the Greek King killed by a monkey to the English Conqueror who buckled under his own weight.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2022

A TikTok Artist Built A Sarcophagus Meant To Be Opened In 10,000 Years — And Put Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inside

TikTok user @sunday.nobody of Seattle buried the 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, which contains only a single, snack-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2022

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A TikTok Artist Built A Sarcophagus Meant To Be Opened In 10,000 Years — And Put Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inside

TikTok user @sunday.nobody of Seattle buried the 3,000-pound concrete sarcophagus, which contains only a single, snack-sized bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2022

‘Exceptional Discovery’: 24 Perfectly-Preserved Bronze Statues Uncovered In An Ancient Etruscan Spa

Though these statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni are around 2,300 years old, they've remained shockingly well preserved beneath layers of mud.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 14, 2022

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‘Exceptional Discovery’: 24 Perfectly-Preserved Bronze Statues Uncovered In An Ancient Etruscan Spa

Though these statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni are around 2,300 years old, they've remained shockingly well preserved beneath layers of mud.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 14, 2022