curiosities

4 Virtually Uncontacted Tribes That The Outside World Knows Almost Nothing About

From the Sentinelese to the Korowai, these uncontacted tribes know almost nothing of the world we take for granted.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 13, 2017

4 Virtually Uncontacted Tribes That The Outside World Knows Almost Nothing About

From the Sentinelese to the Korowai, these uncontacted tribes know almost nothing of the world we take for granted.

By Erin Kelly • December 13, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 12, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 12, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 7, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • December 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • Dec 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • December 7, 2017

How Antonio López de Santa Anna Helped Invent Your Grandparents’ Favorite Chewing Gum

Years after he killed hundreds at the Alamo, Antonio López de Santa Anna accidentally helped create chewing gum as we know it today.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 28, 2017

How Antonio López de Santa Anna Helped Invent Your Grandparents’ Favorite Chewing Gum

Years after he killed hundreds at the Alamo, Antonio López de Santa Anna accidentally helped create chewing gum as we know it today.

By All That's Interesting • November 28, 2017

25 Weird Inventions That Never Took Off

From baby cages to glowing tires to bicycle roller skates, these weird inventions of decades past simply never made a splash.

By Kellen Perry • Nov 27, 2017

25 Weird Inventions That Never Took Off

From baby cages to glowing tires to bicycle roller skates, these weird inventions of decades past simply never made a splash.

By Kellen Perry • November 27, 2017

Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 23, 2017

Meet Catalina De Erauso, The Cross-Dressing Warrior Nun Of 17th-Century Spain

Whether it was "killer," "lover," "con artist," or adventurer, Catalina de Erauso was called many things. This is her story.

By Andrew Milne • November 23, 2017

20 Interesting Words With Origins That Most People Don’t Know

From "jumbo" to "namby-pamby" to "nimrod," these interesting words have surprisingly fascinating backstories.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 9, 2017

20 Interesting Words With Origins That Most People Don’t Know

From "jumbo" to "namby-pamby" to "nimrod," these interesting words have surprisingly fascinating backstories.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 9, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 7, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 7, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • Nov 6, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • November 6, 2017