curiosities

23 Famous Random Objects From History And Where They Are Now

From Lincoln's Ford's Theater rocking chair to Lewis And Clark's Compass, these objects not only changed the course of history but remain to tell their story.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 10, 2018

23 Famous Random Objects From History And Where They Are Now

From Lincoln's Ford's Theater rocking chair to Lewis And Clark's Compass, these objects not only changed the course of history but remain to tell their story.

By Erin Kelly • February 10, 2018

The Bizarre, Accidental Death Of Clement Vallandigham

Clement Vallandigham was in the middle of demonstrating how another man might have accidentally killed himself — then he accidentally killed himself.

By John Kuroski • Feb 1, 2018

The Bizarre, Accidental Death Of Clement Vallandigham

Clement Vallandigham was in the middle of demonstrating how another man might have accidentally killed himself — then he accidentally killed himself.

By John Kuroski • February 1, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • Jan 31, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • January 31, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 23, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • January 23, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • Jan 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • January 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

Britain Had A Wild Plan To Make Icebergs Into Aircraft Carriers During World War II

Project Habakkuk was an ill-fated projected designed to harness natural resources into weapons of war. It did not go well.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jan 4, 2018

Britain Had A Wild Plan To Make Icebergs Into Aircraft Carriers During World War II

Project Habakkuk was an ill-fated projected designed to harness natural resources into weapons of war. It did not go well.

By Aimee Lamoureux • January 4, 2018

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 19, 2017