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27 Eerie Photos Of Abandoned Amusement Parks

Due to increasing liabilities, climbing temperatures, and other ways of finding entertainment, amusement parks could be nearing the end of their era. These chilling photos of abandoned amusement parks show the parks of the future — places that have seen their last ride ticket punched.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 7, 2016

27 Eerie Photos Of Abandoned Amusement Parks

Due to increasing liabilities, climbing temperatures, and other ways of finding entertainment, amusement parks could be nearing the end of their era. These chilling photos of abandoned amusement parks show the parks of the future — places that have seen their last ride ticket punched.

By Erin Kelly • July 7, 2016

21 Delicious Chocolate Facts You Didn’t Know

From its ancient origins to the billions we spend on it today, these surprising chocolate facts will certainly help you savor the world's favorite sweet.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 7, 2016

21 Delicious Chocolate Facts You Didn’t Know

From its ancient origins to the billions we spend on it today, these surprising chocolate facts will certainly help you savor the world's favorite sweet.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 7, 2016

The Man Behind Bad Luck Brian

Kyle Craven, the face of Bad Luck Brian, shares what it's like to go viral, which of his own memes he likes best, and the one thing he'd do differently.

By Callie Stewart • Jul 6, 2016

The Man Behind Bad Luck Brian

Kyle Craven, the face of Bad Luck Brian, shares what it's like to go viral, which of his own memes he likes best, and the one thing he'd do differently.

By Callie Stewart • July 6, 2016

7 Bizarre Flowers You’re Lucky You’ll Never Come Across

Not all flowers symbolize love, romance, and beauty. These unique flowers are the proof.

By John Kuroski • Jul 5, 2016

7 Bizarre Flowers You’re Lucky You’ll Never Come Across

Not all flowers symbolize love, romance, and beauty. These unique flowers are the proof.

By John Kuroski • July 5, 2016

The Sad Origins Of Why We Tell Children Not To Take Candy From Strangers

Learn about the real-life tragedy of Charley Ross that inspired the phrase "Don't take candy from strangers."

By Abby Norman • Jul 4, 2016

The Sad Origins Of Why We Tell Children Not To Take Candy From Strangers

Learn about the real-life tragedy of Charley Ross that inspired the phrase "Don't take candy from strangers."

By Abby Norman • July 4, 2016

Vintage Photos Of Creepy Dolls And The Factories That Made Them

These disturbing vintage photos of creepy dolls go one step further and take you inside the doll factories where nightmares are made.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 4, 2016

Vintage Photos Of Creepy Dolls And The Factories That Made Them

These disturbing vintage photos of creepy dolls go one step further and take you inside the doll factories where nightmares are made.

By All That's Interesting • July 4, 2016

4 Popular Myths About July Fourth And American Independence

July Fourth may be the day Americans celebrate their independence, but this cherished national holiday is plagued by misconceptions.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 2, 2016

4 Popular Myths About July Fourth And American Independence

July Fourth may be the day Americans celebrate their independence, but this cherished national holiday is plagued by misconceptions.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 2, 2016

Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

Walmart’s faults get a lot of attention in the media, but what about the good things it does?

By Richard Stockton • Jul 1, 2016

Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

Walmart’s faults get a lot of attention in the media, but what about the good things it does?

By Richard Stockton • July 1, 2016

7 Roald Dahl Facts You Should Know

These Roald Dahl facts reveal that the beloved children's author led a life shaped largely by tragedy.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 30, 2016

7 Roald Dahl Facts You Should Know

These Roald Dahl facts reveal that the beloved children's author led a life shaped largely by tragedy.

By Savannah Cox • June 30, 2016

7 Famous Hoaxes That Fooled The World

From the "BBC Spaghetti Tree" to the "Cardiff Giant" to the "Taco Liberty Bell," these famous hoaxes are the ones that truly bamboozled the world.

By John Kuroski • Jun 30, 2016

7 Famous Hoaxes That Fooled The World

From the "BBC Spaghetti Tree" to the "Cardiff Giant" to the "Taco Liberty Bell," these famous hoaxes are the ones that truly bamboozled the world.

By John Kuroski • June 30, 2016

The 31 Most Ridiculous And Funny X-Ray Images You’ll Ever See

From candy canes to hand grenades, these hilariously weird and funny X-ray images prove that people will stick anything up any orifice.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 28, 2016

The 31 Most Ridiculous And Funny X-Ray Images You’ll Ever See

From candy canes to hand grenades, these hilariously weird and funny X-ray images prove that people will stick anything up any orifice.

By All That's Interesting • June 28, 2016

5 Disarming Spider Facts That Prove How Much We Need Them

Should a spider drop down on your work desk or go skittering across your kitchen floor, the initial instinct is to grab the nearest rolled up newspaper. Horror stories about bites and infestations haunt every nature program and recess of the internet, feeding our unease with these creatures. Yet all...

By John Kuroski • Jun 27, 2016

5 Disarming Spider Facts That Prove How Much We Need Them

Should a spider drop down on your work desk or go skittering across your kitchen floor, the initial instinct is to grab the nearest rolled up newspaper. Horror stories about bites and infestations haunt every nature program and recess of the internet, feeding our unease with these creatures. Yet all...

By John Kuroski • June 27, 2016