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The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2016

Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 15, 2016

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Wikipedia Is 15 Years Old—Here Are Six Things You Probably Never Knew About The Site

You know Wikipedia well. You probably use it regularly. But you've definitely never heard some of these strange Wikipedia facts.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 15, 2016

Super Bowl 1 Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind

From the shocking ticket prices to the sad halftime show, these Super Bowl 1 facts and images reveal just how much has changed over time.

By John Kuroski • Jan 15, 2016

Super Bowl 1 Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind

From the shocking ticket prices to the sad halftime show, these Super Bowl 1 facts and images reveal just how much has changed over time.

By John Kuroski • January 15, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • Jan 13, 2016

18 Terrible 1970s Menswear Ads That Prove The Decade Is Better Left Forgotten

The 70s was a pretty shameless decade and these terrible 1970s menswear ads bear testament to that. Let's not bring any of these fashions back... please?

By Erin Kelly • January 13, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • Jan 11, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • January 11, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • Jan 10, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • January 10, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 9, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • January 9, 2016

25 Strange Elvis Presley Facts: Sex, Drugs, And Rock And Roll–And Nicolas Cage

From the book he died reading on the toilet to the one person who's been allowed in his bedroom, these Elvis Presley facts reveal rock's weird side.

By John Kuroski • Jan 8, 2016

25 Strange Elvis Presley Facts: Sex, Drugs, And Rock And Roll–And Nicolas Cage

From the book he died reading on the toilet to the one person who's been allowed in his bedroom, these Elvis Presley facts reveal rock's weird side.

By John Kuroski • January 8, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jan. 3 – 9

107 million spiders found in huge Baltimore web, gorgeous tropical Instagram photos, China’s panda researchers in panda suits to comfort cubs, up-close snowflake photos from the 1800s, TIME’s best animal photos of the year. TIME’s Most Astounding Animal Photos Of The Past Year Whether they’re small remarkably tiny or remarkably...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 8, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jan. 3 – 9

107 million spiders found in huge Baltimore web, gorgeous tropical Instagram photos, China’s panda researchers in panda suits to comfort cubs, up-close snowflake photos from the 1800s, TIME’s best animal photos of the year. TIME’s Most Astounding Animal Photos Of The Past Year Whether they’re small remarkably tiny or remarkably...

By All That's Interesting • January 8, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • Jan 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • January 7, 2016