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These Are The Very First Movie Sequel, Remake, And Reboots Ever

The very first movie sequel, remake, and reboot are all much older than you think. Most may not realize it, but Hollywood has been cashing in on all three for a long, long time.

By Briana Jones • Mar 2, 2016

These Are The Very First Movie Sequel, Remake, And Reboots Ever

The very first movie sequel, remake, and reboot are all much older than you think. Most may not realize it, but Hollywood has been cashing in on all three for a long, long time.

By Briana Jones • March 2, 2016

17 Amazing Pictures Of The Sinkhole That Ate $5 Million Worth Of Classic Cars

On February 12, 2014, the floor of Kentucky's Skydome disappeared, taking several classic cars with it. See photos of the infamous Corvette Museum sinkhole.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 2, 2016

17 Amazing Pictures Of The Sinkhole That Ate $5 Million Worth Of Classic Cars

On February 12, 2014, the floor of Kentucky's Skydome disappeared, taking several classic cars with it. See photos of the infamous Corvette Museum sinkhole.

By All That's Interesting • March 2, 2016

The Peace Corps: Celebrating 55 Years of Service

55 years ago today, JFK established an organization to win the Cold War not just through weaponry, but relationships: the Peace Corps.

By John Schellhase • Mar 1, 2016

The Peace Corps: Celebrating 55 Years of Service

55 years ago today, JFK established an organization to win the Cold War not just through weaponry, but relationships: the Peace Corps.

By John Schellhase • March 1, 2016

12 Of The Strangest Things Ever Spotted From The Skies, Explained By Science

Caught by plane, satellite, or even Google Earth, these strange aerial photos show some of the most bizarre things ever discovered on planet Earth.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 1, 2016

12 Of The Strangest Things Ever Spotted From The Skies, Explained By Science

Caught by plane, satellite, or even Google Earth, these strange aerial photos show some of the most bizarre things ever discovered on planet Earth.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 1, 2016

The True Price Of The Full House Home Will Blow Your Mind

Given San Francisco's huge real estate boom, you won't believe what the actual Full House house would sell for today. The Tanners could never afford it.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 29, 2016

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The True Price Of The Full House Home Will Blow Your Mind

Given San Francisco's huge real estate boom, you won't believe what the actual Full House house would sell for today. The Tanners could never afford it.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 29, 2016

The True Story Behind Leap Year Proves We’re Just Making Up Time As We Go Along

We take our calendar for granted. We generally act as if it’s fixed, infallible, one with the Sun — a true guide to what time it is. Then, every four years, February 29 comes around to remind us that not only is the calendar simply a fallible human invention, but...

By John Kuroski • Feb 29, 2016

The True Story Behind Leap Year Proves We’re Just Making Up Time As We Go Along

We take our calendar for granted. We generally act as if it’s fixed, infallible, one with the Sun — a true guide to what time it is. Then, every four years, February 29 comes around to remind us that not only is the calendar simply a fallible human invention, but...

By John Kuroski • February 29, 2016

See “Tree Man” Before And After The Surgery That Removed His Infamous Growths

Abul Bajandar, the 25-year-old Bangladeshi man known around the world as “Tree Man,” has successfully undergone his first surgery to trim back some of the bark-like warts on his hands and feet. Bajandar went under the knife on February 20 at the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital for three hours....

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 26, 2016

Weird News

See “Tree Man” Before And After The Surgery That Removed His Infamous Growths

Abul Bajandar, the 25-year-old Bangladeshi man known around the world as “Tree Man,” has successfully undergone his first surgery to trim back some of the bark-like warts on his hands and feet. Bajandar went under the knife on February 20 at the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital for three hours....

By Nickolaus Hines • February 26, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton • Feb 25, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton • February 25, 2016

Five Terrifying Children’s Books That Will Scare Adults, Too

Who's to say that horror should only be consumed by adults? These scary stories for kids will make you want to sleep with the light on.

By Abby Norman • Feb 25, 2016

Five Terrifying Children’s Books That Will Scare Adults, Too

Who's to say that horror should only be consumed by adults? These scary stories for kids will make you want to sleep with the light on.

By Abby Norman • February 25, 2016

Vomiting, Exorcism, And Drilling Holes In The Skull: Historical “Cures” For Mental Illness

We've still got a long way to go in helping the mentally ill, but this look at bizarre historical cures for mental illness show just how far we've come.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 24, 2016

Vomiting, Exorcism, And Drilling Holes In The Skull: Historical “Cures” For Mental Illness

We've still got a long way to go in helping the mentally ill, but this look at bizarre historical cures for mental illness show just how far we've come.

By All That's Interesting • February 24, 2016