curiosities

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

The Grossest Parasites That Can Actually Infect The Human Body

We shudder to think about what parasites can do to the human body -- and these six grotesque, fascinating creatures explain why.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 25, 2016

The Grossest Parasites That Can Actually Infect The Human Body

We shudder to think about what parasites can do to the human body -- and these six grotesque, fascinating creatures explain why.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 25, 2016

Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

The modern world comes with its share of drawbacks, but at least we have dentists.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 24, 2016

Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

The modern world comes with its share of drawbacks, but at least we have dentists.

By Richard Stockton • July 24, 2016

Machu Picchu Facts: The History Of Peru’s Lost City

105 years ago, an American explorer “discovered” Machu Picchu. Just what do we know about this world wonder? Discover historical Machu Picchu Facts, and the future of the legendary site. It was July 24th, 1911. Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, arrived at Machu Picchu after a local farmer told him...

By Teresa Cantero • Jul 23, 2016

Machu Picchu Facts: The History Of Peru’s Lost City

105 years ago, an American explorer “discovered” Machu Picchu. Just what do we know about this world wonder? Discover historical Machu Picchu Facts, and the future of the legendary site. It was July 24th, 1911. Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, arrived at Machu Picchu after a local farmer told him...

By Teresa Cantero • July 23, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 21, 2016

The Untold Story Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Virginity

From ancient Greece to Britney Spears, this is story of how society came to value virginity -- and how the myth hurts women.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 21, 2016

5 Science Experiments That Seemed Useless — And Were Anything But

In science, no island of knowledge is too small or esoteric to yield major breakthroughs. These experiments prove it. As any scientist knows, securing funding for a research project can be an incredibly trying experience — especially if funders deem the proposed research a bit pointless.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 19, 2016

5 Science Experiments That Seemed Useless — And Were Anything But

In science, no island of knowledge is too small or esoteric to yield major breakthroughs. These experiments prove it. As any scientist knows, securing funding for a research project can be an incredibly trying experience — especially if funders deem the proposed research a bit pointless.

By Erin Kelly • July 19, 2016

10 Sex-Changing Animals That Don’t Adhere To Gender Roles

Gender absolutely exists on a spectrum — and these animals prove it.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 16, 2016

10 Sex-Changing Animals That Don’t Adhere To Gender Roles

Gender absolutely exists on a spectrum — and these animals prove it.

By Erin Kelly • July 16, 2016