curiosities

Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

During World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto was home to victims and criminals. The Jewish collaborators who worked for the Gestapo were both.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 10, 2016

Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

During World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto was home to victims and criminals. The Jewish collaborators who worked for the Gestapo were both.

By Richard Stockton • August 10, 2016

21 Of The Worst Movie Set Disasters In History

These disturbing movie set disasters claimed the lives of stunt men and actors, proving that even this great American pastime is dangerous.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 9, 2016

21 Of The Worst Movie Set Disasters In History

These disturbing movie set disasters claimed the lives of stunt men and actors, proving that even this great American pastime is dangerous.

By All That's Interesting • August 9, 2016

What Stephen Hawking Thinks Will Doom The World — And Why He’s Wrong

Many point to overpopulation as the obvious source of global problems, but is there any weight to this theory?

By Savannah Cox • Aug 5, 2016

What Stephen Hawking Thinks Will Doom The World — And Why He’s Wrong

Many point to overpopulation as the obvious source of global problems, but is there any weight to this theory?

By Savannah Cox • August 5, 2016

The Sad, Strange Tale Of The Dionne Quintuplets

See the photos and hear the story of the Dionne quintuplets, five Depression-era sisters unlucky enough to have all been born at the same time.

By John Kuroski • Aug 3, 2016

The Sad, Strange Tale Of The Dionne Quintuplets

See the photos and hear the story of the Dionne quintuplets, five Depression-era sisters unlucky enough to have all been born at the same time.

By John Kuroski • August 3, 2016

Inside The Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities, The Strangest Museum On Earth

Although the random collection at London’s Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History may seem like the work of a man unhinged, Wynd knows exactly who he is and what his museum is all about. Thus, there’s no one better to explain this one-of-a-kind house of wonders...

By John Kuroski • Aug 2, 2016

Inside The Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities, The Strangest Museum On Earth

Although the random collection at London’s Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History may seem like the work of a man unhinged, Wynd knows exactly who he is and what his museum is all about. Thus, there’s no one better to explain this one-of-a-kind house of wonders...

By John Kuroski • August 2, 2016

How Artificial Intelligence May Change Human Relationships

Artificial intelligence has opened up a whole new world of human-machine interaction. But what happens next?

By Richard Stockton • Aug 1, 2016

How Artificial Intelligence May Change Human Relationships

Artificial intelligence has opened up a whole new world of human-machine interaction. But what happens next?

By Richard Stockton • August 1, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 31, 2016

The Most Intense Remarks Fidel Castro Ever Made

A successful revolution hinges on not just how you wage war, but how you wield words. Fidel Castro — whose rhetoric helped turn the island of Cuba against its democratically-elected government — is a living testament to that. Castro, who held control over Cuba for half a century, is not...

By Savannah Cox • July 31, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 28, 2016

The True Story Of Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Called the Siren of the Shenandoah and La Belle Rebelle, Maria Isabella "Belle" Boyd was one of the Civil War's most notorious spies.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 28, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 27, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 27, 2016

Why Your Office Is Slowly Killing You — And What To Do About It

Work can do more than dampen your spirits -- it can make you physically sick.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 26, 2016

Why Your Office Is Slowly Killing You — And What To Do About It

Work can do more than dampen your spirits -- it can make you physically sick.

By Erin Kelly • July 26, 2016