curiosities

The Story Of The Doomed Franklin Expedition And The Mummified Body Of John Torrington Left Behind

John Torrington and the other Franklin expedition mummies remain haunting reminders of that lost 1845 voyage to the Arctic that saw sailors cannibalize their crewmates in their final, desperate days.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 18, 2016

The Story Of The Doomed Franklin Expedition And The Mummified Body Of John Torrington Left Behind

John Torrington and the other Franklin expedition mummies remain haunting reminders of that lost 1845 voyage to the Arctic that saw sailors cannibalize their crewmates in their final, desperate days.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 18, 2016

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2016

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2016

5 Terrifying Sleep Disorders That Make Wakefulness Seem Like Bliss

Who knew sleep could be so bad?

By Erin Kelly • Nov 15, 2016

5 Terrifying Sleep Disorders That Make Wakefulness Seem Like Bliss

Who knew sleep could be so bad?

By Erin Kelly • November 15, 2016

One-Of-A-Kind Scenes From Thailand’s Monkey Buffet Festival

Each year, the Monkey Buffet Festival gives the monkeys of one ancient temple four and a half tons of fruits, vegetables, and candies.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2016

One-Of-A-Kind Scenes From Thailand’s Monkey Buffet Festival

Each year, the Monkey Buffet Festival gives the monkeys of one ancient temple four and a half tons of fruits, vegetables, and candies.

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2016

Inside Ubasute, The Legend Of Abandoning Elderly In The Woods

Legend has it that in times of persistent hardship, Japanese families would abandon their elderly in the woods. Here's how it happened — that is, if it did at all.

By Krissy Howard • Nov 9, 2016

Inside Ubasute, The Legend Of Abandoning Elderly In The Woods

Legend has it that in times of persistent hardship, Japanese families would abandon their elderly in the woods. Here's how it happened — that is, if it did at all.

By Krissy Howard • November 9, 2016

What Kind Of Person Thinks The Holocaust Didn’t Happen, And Why Do They Feel That Way?

How Holocaust denial first took root and where it's flourishing today.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 8, 2016

What Kind Of Person Thinks The Holocaust Didn’t Happen, And Why Do They Feel That Way?

How Holocaust denial first took root and where it's flourishing today.

By Savannah Cox • November 8, 2016

Did The Victorians Really Host Mummy Unwrapping Parties?

In 19th century England, the social event of the season was a rather gruesome affair.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 3, 2016

Did The Victorians Really Host Mummy Unwrapping Parties?

In 19th century England, the social event of the season was a rather gruesome affair.

By Erin Kelly • November 3, 2016

18 Fascinating Facts About Muammar Gaddafi

These Muammar Gaddafi facts illustrate that this controversial Libyan leader is marked by both unparalleled successes and dramatic failures.

By Richard Stockton • Nov 1, 2016

18 Fascinating Facts About Muammar Gaddafi

These Muammar Gaddafi facts illustrate that this controversial Libyan leader is marked by both unparalleled successes and dramatic failures.

By Richard Stockton • November 1, 2016

The Most Outlandish CIA Programs Of The Cold War

Inside the CIA's Cold War-era plans for mind control, psychic spies, and one horrifying cat.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 30, 2016

The Most Outlandish CIA Programs Of The Cold War

Inside the CIA's Cold War-era plans for mind control, psychic spies, and one horrifying cat.

By All That's Interesting • October 30, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard • Oct 22, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard • October 22, 2016