curiosities

Want Kitsch? Visit California’s Slightly Crazy Madonna Inn

In a world where businesses seem to shell out less while asking for more, California's Madonna Inn stands in stark defiance.

By Erin Kelly • May 7, 2015

Want Kitsch? Visit California’s Slightly Crazy Madonna Inn

In a world where businesses seem to shell out less while asking for more, California's Madonna Inn stands in stark defiance.

By Erin Kelly • May 7, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

7 Spectacular Tiny Homes That Prove Size Doesn’t Matter

Tiny homes are sprouting up all over the world, in both highly urbanized cities and some of the earth’s most remote locales. For some people, the benefits are endless: tiny homes are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for those who want to start living out and about in the world. Yet...

By Kiri Picone • May 7, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

Meet Annie Jump Cannon, Celestial Badass

In her lifetime, Annie Jump Cannon identified half a million stars. How many can you identify?

By Abby Norman • May 6, 2015

Photographer Brings Mongolia’s Disappearing Reindeer People Right To Your Desktop

Mining and urbanization are bringing an end to the Dukha, or what many call Mongolia's "reindeer people."

By Erin Kelly • May 3, 2015

Photographer Brings Mongolia’s Disappearing Reindeer People Right To Your Desktop

Mining and urbanization are bringing an end to the Dukha, or what many call Mongolia's "reindeer people."

By Erin Kelly • May 3, 2015

The Rainbow Painted Island Of Burano, Italy

Even though their livelihoods and customs are being lost to time, Burano's rich history can be seen on its very technicolor walls.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 30, 2015

The Rainbow Painted Island Of Burano, Italy

Even though their livelihoods and customs are being lost to time, Burano's rich history can be seen on its very technicolor walls.

By Erin Kelly • April 30, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 27, 2015

Tantric Sex Art: Society Hasn’t Always Been Prudish

After looking at this tantric sex art, you'll see that many civilizations throughout history have openly embraced their sexual nature.

By Kiri Picone • April 27, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 26, 2015

The Violent Ways Humans Have Used Animals As Weapons

Humans have used animals as weapons in war for thousands of years. Many of these plots have been violent and, frankly, disastrous for both man and animal.

By Kiri Picone • April 26, 2015

27 Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Star Wars Pictures

Take a look at the production of the original Star Wars trilogies with these behind-the-scenes Star Wars photographs.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 26, 2015

27 Vintage Behind-The-Scenes Star Wars Pictures

Take a look at the production of the original Star Wars trilogies with these behind-the-scenes Star Wars photographs.

By All That's Interesting • April 26, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • Apr 25, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • April 25, 2015

25 Fun Penguin Facts In Honor Of World Penguin Day

In honor of National Penguin Day, we’ve rounded up these 25 penguin facts you probably didn’t know.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 24, 2015

25 Fun Penguin Facts In Honor Of World Penguin Day

In honor of National Penguin Day, we’ve rounded up these 25 penguin facts you probably didn’t know.

By Kiri Picone • April 24, 2015