curiosities

Nine Weird And Wonderful Hotels Across The World

In these weird and wonderful hotels - from sea critters to freezing temperatures - travelers don't have to look beyond their enclosed walls for a thrill.

By Mamta Bhatt • Jul 25, 2011

Nine Weird And Wonderful Hotels Across The World

In these weird and wonderful hotels - from sea critters to freezing temperatures - travelers don't have to look beyond their enclosed walls for a thrill.

By Mamta Bhatt • July 25, 2011

A Perilous Hobby: Vertical Camping With Portaledges

These images show how climbers catch some sleep on the sides of mountains with portaledges for vertical camping.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 10, 2011

A Perilous Hobby: Vertical Camping With Portaledges

These images show how climbers catch some sleep on the sides of mountains with portaledges for vertical camping.

By All That's Interesting • June 10, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011

44 Rare Photographs From The Making Of Star Wars

Spanning five decades and making an estimated $42 billion in revenue, Star Wars has become a permenant fixture in our global culture. In the below gallery, we look at a wonderful collection of behind the scenes photographs from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 26, 2010

44 Rare Photographs From The Making Of Star Wars

Spanning five decades and making an estimated $42 billion in revenue, Star Wars has become a permenant fixture in our global culture. In the below gallery, we look at a wonderful collection of behind the scenes photographs from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of...

By All That's Interesting • July 26, 2010

Mickey Mouse Becomes A Speed Dealer

The following comic book Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man was released by Disney in 1951. In the strip, Mickey and Goofy discover a new medicine called ‘Peppo’ that represents amphetamine (speed). Their enthusiasm for the chemical pick-me-up leads them to become salesman for the product in Africa:

By All That's Interesting • Jun 17, 2010

Mickey Mouse Becomes A Speed Dealer

The following comic book Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man was released by Disney in 1951. In the strip, Mickey and Goofy discover a new medicine called ‘Peppo’ that represents amphetamine (speed). Their enthusiasm for the chemical pick-me-up leads them to become salesman for the product in Africa:

By All That's Interesting • June 17, 2010

The Island Of Drunk Monkeys

How a Caribbean island became infamous for primates with a taste for booze -- the fascinating island of drunk monkeys!

By All That's Interesting • Apr 24, 2010

The Island Of Drunk Monkeys

How a Caribbean island became infamous for primates with a taste for booze -- the fascinating island of drunk monkeys!

By All That's Interesting • April 24, 2010

Dating Tips For Single Females

Take a look at what was considered "dating advice" in the 1930s.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 15, 2010

Dating Tips For Single Females

Take a look at what was considered "dating advice" in the 1930s.

By All That's Interesting • February 15, 2010