curiosities

The Most Brutal Gangs Around The World

Discover the chilling exploits of Mungiki, Los Zetas and the rest of the most brutal gangs on the planet.

By Richard Stockton • May 16, 2014

The Most Brutal Gangs Around The World

Discover the chilling exploits of Mungiki, Los Zetas and the rest of the most brutal gangs on the planet.

By Richard Stockton • May 16, 2014

7 Bizarrely Interesting Cultural Practices Still Carried Out Today

From cutting off fingertips to living with the dead, humankind has come up with some incredibly strange cultural practices.

By All That's Interesting • May 14, 2014

7 Bizarrely Interesting Cultural Practices Still Carried Out Today

From cutting off fingertips to living with the dead, humankind has come up with some incredibly strange cultural practices.

By All That's Interesting • May 14, 2014

7 Of History’s Biggest Badasses

Fending off Napoleonic forces alone, self surgery in Antarctica -- history's biggest badasses remind us that for every coward, there's just as much bravery.

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2014

7 Of History’s Biggest Badasses

Fending off Napoleonic forces alone, self surgery in Antarctica -- history's biggest badasses remind us that for every coward, there's just as much bravery.

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2014

What We Love This Week, Volume LXIII

Modern Remakes Of The World’s Most Iconic Paintings Classic works of art never cease to inspire; which is why it’s wholly unsurprising that–no matter how many years have passed–artists offer their unique takes on them. From Magritte to Dalí to Vermeer, Bored Panda offers us a humor-filled, 21st century take...

By Savannah Cox • May 2, 2014

What We Love This Week, Volume LXIII

Modern Remakes Of The World’s Most Iconic Paintings Classic works of art never cease to inspire; which is why it’s wholly unsurprising that–no matter how many years have passed–artists offer their unique takes on them. From Magritte to Dalí to Vermeer, Bored Panda offers us a humor-filled, 21st century take...

By Savannah Cox • May 2, 2014

7 Of The Weirdest Hobbies That People Actually Do

Ironing while jumping out of planes. Jumping out of planes in general. Bizarre hobbies like these prove that nothing is too arcane for human interest.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 29, 2014

7 Of The Weirdest Hobbies That People Actually Do

Ironing while jumping out of planes. Jumping out of planes in general. Bizarre hobbies like these prove that nothing is too arcane for human interest.

By Richard Stockton • April 29, 2014

The Secrets Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile

It would be easy to blame author Dan Brown and his blockbuster book and subsequent movie, The Da Vinci Code, for renewed public interest in the mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous portrait. The novel imagines all sorts of keys in the artist’s work that unlock mysteries of the ages....

By Savannah Cox • Apr 26, 2014

The Secrets Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile

It would be easy to blame author Dan Brown and his blockbuster book and subsequent movie, The Da Vinci Code, for renewed public interest in the mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous portrait. The novel imagines all sorts of keys in the artist’s work that unlock mysteries of the ages....

By Savannah Cox • April 26, 2014

10 Strange Phobias That Really Exist

Falling in love. Pope Francis. Beautiful women. All are great yet somehow serve as fodder for these strange phobias.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 23, 2014

10 Strange Phobias That Really Exist

Falling in love. Pope Francis. Beautiful women. All are great yet somehow serve as fodder for these strange phobias.

By Erin Kelly • April 23, 2014

5 Creepy Insects That Transfix Horror Movie Makers

Insects comprise about 90% of all living things in the world, but you'll wish they didn't after you see these five creepy insects!

By All That's Interesting • Apr 19, 2014

5 Creepy Insects That Transfix Horror Movie Makers

Insects comprise about 90% of all living things in the world, but you'll wish they didn't after you see these five creepy insects!

By All That's Interesting • April 19, 2014

15 Harajuku Fashion Ideas That Are Truly Eye-Popping

See the most awe-inspiring Harajuku fashion looks and discover the surprising history of this one-of-a-kind subculture.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 17, 2014

15 Harajuku Fashion Ideas That Are Truly Eye-Popping

See the most awe-inspiring Harajuku fashion looks and discover the surprising history of this one-of-a-kind subculture.

By Erin Kelly • April 17, 2014

Interesting Words From Other Languages We Wish Existed In English

Despite of English language's incredible variety of words and tenses, certain ideas just don't translate, like these interesting words that don't translate into English.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 10, 2014

Interesting Words From Other Languages We Wish Existed In English

Despite of English language's incredible variety of words and tenses, certain ideas just don't translate, like these interesting words that don't translate into English.

By Savannah Cox • April 10, 2014