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Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 22, 2015

Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton • April 22, 2015

Micro Sculptures: Proof That Great Things Can Come In Small Sizes

Rejecting the notion that great art means big art, micro sculptures and their creators prove that some of the best innovations are almost invisible.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 21, 2015

Micro Sculptures: Proof That Great Things Can Come In Small Sizes

Rejecting the notion that great art means big art, micro sculptures and their creators prove that some of the best innovations are almost invisible.

By All That's Interesting • April 21, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 19, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox • April 19, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 18, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly • April 18, 2015

4 Ways The World Hasn’t Changed In Centuries

Living in the future is pretty good in a lot of ways. We have cellphones, unlimited Internet pornography, and painless dentistry. But there are some ways in which the world hasn’t changed in centuries, and while plenty of progress has been made in some areas, a surprising number of places...

By Richard Stockton • Apr 17, 2015

4 Ways The World Hasn’t Changed In Centuries

Living in the future is pretty good in a lot of ways. We have cellphones, unlimited Internet pornography, and painless dentistry. But there are some ways in which the world hasn’t changed in centuries, and while plenty of progress has been made in some areas, a surprising number of places...

By Richard Stockton • April 17, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 17, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting • April 17, 2015

Bizarre Human Mating Rituals That Challenge Your Understanding Of Romance

Humans are incredibly variable, with institutions changing across cultures and throughout time. These bizarre human mating rituals are testament to that.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 15, 2015

Bizarre Human Mating Rituals That Challenge Your Understanding Of Romance

Humans are incredibly variable, with institutions changing across cultures and throughout time. These bizarre human mating rituals are testament to that.

By Richard Stockton • April 15, 2015

Mad, Bad And Totally Loony: History’s Most Eccentric People

Whether they were weird, crazy or just a little bit bizarre, history's most eccentric people make for hilariously unbelievable stories.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 5, 2015

Mad, Bad And Totally Loony: History’s Most Eccentric People

Whether they were weird, crazy or just a little bit bizarre, history's most eccentric people make for hilariously unbelievable stories.

By Kiri Picone • April 5, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 31, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • March 31, 2015

What War? Twentieth Century Japan’s Views Of The Future Were Impossibly Bright

Imagine a world where robots reared your children, and wars were waged underwater. Add a splash of nostalgia, a touch of Jules Verne and super-saturated hues, and you’ve got the “future” according to Japanese retro-futurists. The movement roughly spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s, which covered a series of...

By Erin Kelly • Mar 29, 2015

What War? Twentieth Century Japan’s Views Of The Future Were Impossibly Bright

Imagine a world where robots reared your children, and wars were waged underwater. Add a splash of nostalgia, a touch of Jules Verne and super-saturated hues, and you’ve got the “future” according to Japanese retro-futurists. The movement roughly spanned from the 1930s to the 1960s, which covered a series of...

By Erin Kelly • March 29, 2015