curiosities

Marcel Petiot May Be The Most Despicable Serial Killer Ever

Meet Marcel Petiot, the French doctor who promised Jews safe passage from Nazis, only to rob and murder them.

By Abby Norman • Sep 28, 2016

Marcel Petiot May Be The Most Despicable Serial Killer Ever

Meet Marcel Petiot, the French doctor who promised Jews safe passage from Nazis, only to rob and murder them.

By Abby Norman • September 28, 2016

This U.S. Government Agency Kills Millions Of Animals A Year

Wildlife Services has used taxpayer dollars to kill millions of animals since 2000. Here's what you should know about the organization, and why the problem is bigger than wildlife.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 27, 2016

This U.S. Government Agency Kills Millions Of Animals A Year

Wildlife Services has used taxpayer dollars to kill millions of animals since 2000. Here's what you should know about the organization, and why the problem is bigger than wildlife.

By Savannah Cox • September 27, 2016

From The Gorgeous To The Offensive, 26 Surprising Vintage Restaurant Menus

Viewed today, these vintage menus are about more than just food — they offer us insight on the times in which they existed.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 26, 2016

From The Gorgeous To The Offensive, 26 Surprising Vintage Restaurant Menus

Viewed today, these vintage menus are about more than just food — they offer us insight on the times in which they existed.

By Erin Kelly • September 26, 2016

The 4 Most Sinister CIA Programs Ever Conducted

Many of the security dilemmas the U.S. now faces stem from the CIA's actions abroad — here are a handful you should know about.

By Richard Stockton • Sep 25, 2016

The 4 Most Sinister CIA Programs Ever Conducted

Many of the security dilemmas the U.S. now faces stem from the CIA's actions abroad — here are a handful you should know about.

By Richard Stockton • September 25, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 20, 2016

The Five Most Bad Ass Women Of The Civil War

Five spies, soldiers, and activists far too brave to not have a bigger place in the history books.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 20, 2016

The Troubling Legacy Of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s Greatest Invention

How Mikhail Kalashnikov invented the AK-47, why it took over the world, and what he wishes he'd made instead.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 19, 2016

The Troubling Legacy Of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s Greatest Invention

How Mikhail Kalashnikov invented the AK-47, why it took over the world, and what he wishes he'd made instead.

By Savannah Cox • September 19, 2016

Who Killed Mary Pinchot Meyer?

See why the mysterious murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, JFK's bombshell, CIA-affiliated mistress have fascinated sleuths for decades.

By Abby Norman • Sep 17, 2016

Who Killed Mary Pinchot Meyer?

See why the mysterious murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, JFK's bombshell, CIA-affiliated mistress have fascinated sleuths for decades.

By Abby Norman • September 17, 2016

Sylvia Plath: 8 Lesser-Known Facts About The Literary Darling

Many regard Sylvia Plath as one of the 20th century's finest -- and darkest -- poets. Here are some aspects of her life you might not already know about.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 13, 2016

Sylvia Plath: 8 Lesser-Known Facts About The Literary Darling

Many regard Sylvia Plath as one of the 20th century's finest -- and darkest -- poets. Here are some aspects of her life you might not already know about.

By Erin Kelly • September 13, 2016

Therapy Animals: Heartwarming Photos And Surprising Facts

Man’s best friends may be more beneficial to the medical world than we think.

By John Kuroski • Sep 12, 2016

Therapy Animals: Heartwarming Photos And Surprising Facts

Man’s best friends may be more beneficial to the medical world than we think.

By John Kuroski • September 12, 2016

17 Bizarre Scenes From Turkey’s Camel Wrestling Festivals

Considering wrestling for a moment. You’re probably thinking of sumo or muscular guys in unitards…Unless you’re from Turkey, in which case, you might have thought of the country’s celebrated camel wrestling festivals. Yes, you read that right. Dating back more 2,000 years, these festivals pit two bull camels against each...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 6, 2016

17 Bizarre Scenes From Turkey’s Camel Wrestling Festivals

Considering wrestling for a moment. You’re probably thinking of sumo or muscular guys in unitards…Unless you’re from Turkey, in which case, you might have thought of the country’s celebrated camel wrestling festivals. Yes, you read that right. Dating back more 2,000 years, these festivals pit two bull camels against each...

By All That's Interesting • September 6, 2016