curiosities

The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman • Dec 11, 2016

The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman • December 11, 2016

7 Presidents Who Broke Some Of Their Biggest Campaign Promises

Only two U.S. presidents have followed through on all of their campaign promises.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2016

7 Presidents Who Broke Some Of Their Biggest Campaign Promises

Only two U.S. presidents have followed through on all of their campaign promises.

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2016

10 Famous Funerals Even More Extravagant Than Fidel Castro’s

Even for famous figures like these, these ten weird funerals here are as unexpected, eye-catching, and puzzling as they come.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2016

10 Famous Funerals Even More Extravagant Than Fidel Castro’s

Even for famous figures like these, these ten weird funerals here are as unexpected, eye-catching, and puzzling as they come.

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2016

18 Months Without A Head: The True Story Of A Headless Chicken Named Mike

Learn why a small Colorado town has an annual festival to celebrate a single chicken who managed to survive for 18 months without its head.

By Krissy Howard • Dec 7, 2016

18 Months Without A Head: The True Story Of A Headless Chicken Named Mike

Learn why a small Colorado town has an annual festival to celebrate a single chicken who managed to survive for 18 months without its head.

By Krissy Howard • December 7, 2016

27 Of The Strangest Christmas Ads Ever Made

These weird Christmas ads will make you glad that the strangest holiday imagery is well behind us.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 5, 2016

27 Of The Strangest Christmas Ads Ever Made

These weird Christmas ads will make you glad that the strangest holiday imagery is well behind us.

By Erin Kelly • December 5, 2016

The Seldom-Heard Story Of New York City’s Forgotten Stepchild

Staten Island has never been the biggest fan of New York City — and in some ways, rightfully so.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 3, 2016

The Seldom-Heard Story Of New York City’s Forgotten Stepchild

Staten Island has never been the biggest fan of New York City — and in some ways, rightfully so.

By All That's Interesting • December 3, 2016

The Bizarre But True Story Of Military Dolphins

Turns out dolphins make for far more than good children's movie protagonists.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 1, 2016

The Bizarre But True Story Of Military Dolphins

Turns out dolphins make for far more than good children's movie protagonists.

By Savannah Cox • December 1, 2016

27 Astounding Images From Spain’s Centuries-Old Baby Jumping Festival

One-of-a-kind photos from El Colacho, the centuries-old Spanish festival in which men dressed as the devil leap over babies.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 29, 2016

27 Astounding Images From Spain’s Centuries-Old Baby Jumping Festival

One-of-a-kind photos from El Colacho, the centuries-old Spanish festival in which men dressed as the devil leap over babies.

By All That's Interesting • November 29, 2016

The Story Of Ching Shih, Prostitute Turned Lord Of The Pirates

How one 18th century concubine became the "Terror of South China."

By Krissy Howard • Nov 28, 2016

The Story Of Ching Shih, Prostitute Turned Lord Of The Pirates

How one 18th century concubine became the "Terror of South China."

By Krissy Howard • November 28, 2016

Absurd Nazi Propaganda Photos With Their Original Captions

Nazi propaganda photos like these helped bring an entire nation under Hitler's thumb in ways that are still relevant even today.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 27, 2016

Absurd Nazi Propaganda Photos With Their Original Captions

Nazi propaganda photos like these helped bring an entire nation under Hitler's thumb in ways that are still relevant even today.

By Erin Kelly • November 27, 2016