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The Haunting Ruins Of The New York City Farm Colony

Within the least populated New York borough of Staten Island there lies a forgotten forest, home to over two dozen crumbling buildings that once made up the historic compound known as Seaview Hospital. In 1915, Sea View expanded to absorb twelve nearby buildings that until then had been operating as...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 15, 2013

The Haunting Ruins Of The New York City Farm Colony

Within the least populated New York borough of Staten Island there lies a forgotten forest, home to over two dozen crumbling buildings that once made up the historic compound known as Seaview Hospital. In 1915, Sea View expanded to absorb twelve nearby buildings that until then had been operating as...

By Erin Kelly • November 15, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2013

The World’s Weirdest Celebrations

If there’s one thing at which humans excel, it’s celebrating. Hanukkah, Halloween and Easter all rock up at the same time each year, but why not extend that festive savoir-faire to those lesser known holidays, like Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, or even Fruitcake Toss Day? If you’re in the...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 6, 2013

The World’s Weirdest Celebrations

If there’s one thing at which humans excel, it’s celebrating. Hanukkah, Halloween and Easter all rock up at the same time each year, but why not extend that festive savoir-faire to those lesser known holidays, like Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, or even Fruitcake Toss Day? If you’re in the...

By All That's Interesting • November 6, 2013

Odd Collections And Their Even More Eccentric Owners

It’s fair to say that at some point in our lives, we’ve all had a collection that, if others saw it, might make them question our sanity. For you, it might be old magazines, cigarette lighters or even, say, antique seat cushions. But for a handful of people, a collection...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 5, 2013

Odd Collections And Their Even More Eccentric Owners

It’s fair to say that at some point in our lives, we’ve all had a collection that, if others saw it, might make them question our sanity. For you, it might be old magazines, cigarette lighters or even, say, antique seat cushions. But for a handful of people, a collection...

By All That's Interesting • November 5, 2013

The Weirdest Wedding Traditions In The World

From dumping soot and flour onto a bride to avoiding the bathroom in the name of love, people have crafted some of the weirdest wedding traditions ever.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 3, 2013

The Weirdest Wedding Traditions In The World

From dumping soot and flour onto a bride to avoiding the bathroom in the name of love, people have crafted some of the weirdest wedding traditions ever.

By All That's Interesting • November 3, 2013

10 Of The World’s Most Bizarre Parades

Bizarre Parades: Coney Island’s Mermaid Fest The Mermaid Parade of Coney Island, NY takes the carefree spirit of Mardi Gras and combines it with celebrating the beginning of summer. This show is most notable for the thousands of ladies adorning mermaid costumes, often keeping with the Mardi Gras tradition of...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 2, 2013

10 Of The World’s Most Bizarre Parades

Bizarre Parades: Coney Island’s Mermaid Fest The Mermaid Parade of Coney Island, NY takes the carefree spirit of Mardi Gras and combines it with celebrating the beginning of summer. This show is most notable for the thousands of ladies adorning mermaid costumes, often keeping with the Mardi Gras tradition of...

By Erin Kelly • November 2, 2013

The Haunting Of Montpelier Hill

It could be a fabrication or paranormal phenomena, but the history of Ireland's Montpelier Hill is fascinatingly macabre.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 24, 2013

The Haunting Of Montpelier Hill

It could be a fabrication or paranormal phenomena, but the history of Ireland's Montpelier Hill is fascinatingly macabre.

By Erin Kelly • October 24, 2013

The Fascinating History Of Obscene Gestures

The (Middle) finger Synonymous with various phrases revolving around a verb that begins with the letter F, the middle finger is one of the most universally recognized and reviled gestures in history. Made particularly popular by late 20th century rock and punk personalities as a sign of rebellion and anti-establishmentarianism,...

By All That's Interesting • Oct 18, 2013

The Fascinating History Of Obscene Gestures

The (Middle) finger Synonymous with various phrases revolving around a verb that begins with the letter F, the middle finger is one of the most universally recognized and reviled gestures in history. Made particularly popular by late 20th century rock and punk personalities as a sign of rebellion and anti-establishmentarianism,...

By All That's Interesting • October 18, 2013

The 20 Best All That Is Interesting Articles That You Should Read

Yes, we have a lot of fascinating content; don't be overwhelmed. With these All That Is Interesting articles that you haven't read, we'll let you catch up.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 17, 2013

The 20 Best All That Is Interesting Articles That You Should Read

Yes, we have a lot of fascinating content; don't be overwhelmed. With these All That Is Interesting articles that you haven't read, we'll let you catch up.

By Savannah Cox • October 17, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 16, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • October 16, 2013