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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 30, 2016

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly • March 30, 2016

Video Of The Day: Can You Have Sex In Space?

People have been going to space since 1961, and since then, one question has lingered: Can you have sex in space? And has anyone done it?

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 29, 2016

Video Of The Day: Can You Have Sex In Space?

People have been going to space since 1961, and since then, one question has lingered: Can you have sex in space? And has anyone done it?

By Nickolaus Hines • March 29, 2016

Clowns, Fish, And Porcupines: 18 Of The World’s Weirdest Sex Laws

Pick your stat: 57 percent of Americans have had sex outdoors; 14 percent have had a threesome; about 15 percent have had sex with a total of more than 15 partners. Whether you’re surprised or not by those numbers, they help reveal the ever-increasing level of sexual freedom 99 percent...

By All That's Interesting • Mar 29, 2016

Clowns, Fish, And Porcupines: 18 Of The World’s Weirdest Sex Laws

Pick your stat: 57 percent of Americans have had sex outdoors; 14 percent have had a threesome; about 15 percent have had sex with a total of more than 15 partners. Whether you’re surprised or not by those numbers, they help reveal the ever-increasing level of sexual freedom 99 percent...

By All That's Interesting • March 29, 2016

The Five Strangest Riots In History

From brawling over stolen corpses to rioting over a pile of exploding disco records, history's weirdest riots prove that some people can always be relied upon to form an angry mob.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 29, 2016

The Five Strangest Riots In History

From brawling over stolen corpses to rioting over a pile of exploding disco records, history's weirdest riots prove that some people can always be relied upon to form an angry mob.

By Erin Kelly • March 29, 2016

The Most Incredible Street Photography On Flickr

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better description of street photography than that of National Geographic photographer Benjamin Lowy, who described it as, “A harsh name for a beautiful pursuit.” Its purpose? “To tame the chaos. To frame the cacophony of modern life. To capture what it means to be...

By Erin Kelly • Mar 25, 2016

The Most Incredible Street Photography On Flickr

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better description of street photography than that of National Geographic photographer Benjamin Lowy, who described it as, “A harsh name for a beautiful pursuit.” Its purpose? “To tame the chaos. To frame the cacophony of modern life. To capture what it means to be...

By Erin Kelly • March 25, 2016

Why Your Eyes Are Fooled By The Famous Checker Shadow Illusion

You've likely been fooled, astounded, and enraged by the infamous checker shadow illusion. Here's why it gets you every time.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 24, 2016

Why Your Eyes Are Fooled By The Famous Checker Shadow Illusion

You've likely been fooled, astounded, and enraged by the infamous checker shadow illusion. Here's why it gets you every time.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 24, 2016

19 Fascinating Harry Houdini Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These Harry Houdini facts reveal that this master illusionist's life was even more exciting and mysterious than you imagined.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 24, 2016

19 Fascinating Harry Houdini Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These Harry Houdini facts reveal that this master illusionist's life was even more exciting and mysterious than you imagined.

By Erin Kelly • March 24, 2016

Ota Benga’s Tragic Life As The Bronx Zoo’s Human Exhibit

His family was killed, he was taken as a slave, and he lived in the Bronx Zoo's monkey house as a human exhibit. This is the story of Ota Benga.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 22, 2016

Ota Benga’s Tragic Life As The Bronx Zoo’s Human Exhibit

His family was killed, he was taken as a slave, and he lived in the Bronx Zoo's monkey house as a human exhibit. This is the story of Ota Benga.

By Richard Stockton • March 22, 2016

‘Til Death Don’t Us Part: A History Of Ghost Marriage

The idea of marrying a dead person is older than the Magna Carta — and it's called ghost marriage.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 22, 2016

‘Til Death Don’t Us Part: A History Of Ghost Marriage

The idea of marrying a dead person is older than the Magna Carta — and it's called ghost marriage.

By All That's Interesting • March 22, 2016

Your World This Week: Mar. 20 – 26

This week in science: mysterious, prehistoric Tully Monster finally identified; two comets to fly close by Earth this week; memories “lost” to early Alzheimer’s may be retrievable, and scientists learn the startling early mortality rates of autistic individuals. Scientists Finally Solve The Mystery Of The Tully Monster Fifty-eight years ago,...

By All That's Interesting • Mar 21, 2016

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Your World This Week: Mar. 20 – 26

This week in science: mysterious, prehistoric Tully Monster finally identified; two comets to fly close by Earth this week; memories “lost” to early Alzheimer’s may be retrievable, and scientists learn the startling early mortality rates of autistic individuals. Scientists Finally Solve The Mystery Of The Tully Monster Fifty-eight years ago,...

By All That's Interesting • March 21, 2016