curiosities

6 Rare Mental Disorders You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

From clinical werewolf delusions to the belief that you are literally dead, these rare mental disorders are as uncommon as they are tragic.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 12, 2012

6 Rare Mental Disorders You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

From clinical werewolf delusions to the belief that you are literally dead, these rare mental disorders are as uncommon as they are tragic.

By Savannah Cox • April 12, 2012

The World’s Weirdest Artwork

Urination is art? Apparently so. A fascinating look at some of the world's weirdest artwork.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 6, 2012

The World’s Weirdest Artwork

Urination is art? Apparently so. A fascinating look at some of the world's weirdest artwork.

By Savannah Cox • April 6, 2012

The World’s Five Most Extreme Sports

From diving into volcanoes to bungee jumping into crocodile-infested waters, we look at the most extreme sports ever imagined.

By Mamta Bhatt • Mar 26, 2012

The World’s Five Most Extreme Sports

From diving into volcanoes to bungee jumping into crocodile-infested waters, we look at the most extreme sports ever imagined.

By Mamta Bhatt • March 26, 2012

The World’s Most Interesting Installation Art

Interesting Installation Art: Melting Men In 2009, Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo carved these incredible tiny ice sculptures of men on the steps of Gendermenmarkt Square in Berlin. Aside from being beautiful, Azeveedo created the thousand miniature people to shed light on the effects of global warming and the World Wildlife...

By All That's Interesting • Feb 24, 2012

The World’s Most Interesting Installation Art

Interesting Installation Art: Melting Men In 2009, Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo carved these incredible tiny ice sculptures of men on the steps of Gendermenmarkt Square in Berlin. Aside from being beautiful, Azeveedo created the thousand miniature people to shed light on the effects of global warming and the World Wildlife...

By All That's Interesting • February 24, 2012

Iglu-Dorf: The Bizarre Luxury Igloo Village

A concept hotel based in Austria, Switzerland, and Andorra, Iglu-Dorf offers daring travelers an Eskimo-esque experience with igloo lodgings.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 19, 2012

Iglu-Dorf: The Bizarre Luxury Igloo Village

A concept hotel based in Austria, Switzerland, and Andorra, Iglu-Dorf offers daring travelers an Eskimo-esque experience with igloo lodgings.

By All That's Interesting • February 19, 2012

The Five Weirdest Diseases Of The Human Body

From the flesh-eating bacteria to the uncontrollable urge to pull out all of your hair, learn about the weirdest diseases to afflict the human body

By Mamta Bhatt • Jan 28, 2012

The Five Weirdest Diseases Of The Human Body

From the flesh-eating bacteria to the uncontrollable urge to pull out all of your hair, learn about the weirdest diseases to afflict the human body

By Mamta Bhatt • January 28, 2012

The Six Most Fascinating Drinking Rituals Around the World

The 6 O’clock Swill, Australia/New Zealand During World War I, Australian and New Zealand bars started closing their doors at 6 PM to encourage men to spend time with their families. Naturally, the slang “6 o’clock swill” began to circulate as men would rush to get a drink after work...

By Mamta Bhatt • Jan 26, 2012

The Six Most Fascinating Drinking Rituals Around the World

The 6 O’clock Swill, Australia/New Zealand During World War I, Australian and New Zealand bars started closing their doors at 6 PM to encourage men to spend time with their families. Naturally, the slang “6 o’clock swill” began to circulate as men would rush to get a drink after work...

By Mamta Bhatt • January 26, 2012

Inside Croatia’s Fascinating Museum Of Broken Relationships

Conceptualized and housed in Zagreb, Croatia, the Museum of Broken Relationships grew out of a traveling exhibition dedicated to failed romances.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 10, 2012

Inside Croatia’s Fascinating Museum Of Broken Relationships

Conceptualized and housed in Zagreb, Croatia, the Museum of Broken Relationships grew out of a traveling exhibition dedicated to failed romances.

By Savannah Cox • January 10, 2012

Six Of The World’s Strangest Plants

The World’s Strangest Plants: Rafflesia Arnoldii The largest flower in the world, this parasitic plant can bloom over three feet tall. Despite its alluring appearance, the plant exudes a pungent smell and has no leaves, stems or roots. The large center can hold six to seven quarts of water. Selaginella...

By Mamta Bhatt • Dec 26, 2011

Six Of The World’s Strangest Plants

The World’s Strangest Plants: Rafflesia Arnoldii The largest flower in the world, this parasitic plant can bloom over three feet tall. Despite its alluring appearance, the plant exudes a pungent smell and has no leaves, stems or roots. The large center can hold six to seven quarts of water. Selaginella...

By Mamta Bhatt • December 26, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • Dec 22, 2011

Five Fascinating Unusual Rites Of Passage

Wysoccan, Algonquin Indian Tribe In Quebec, young boys of the Algonquin Indian Tribe were caged and fed the hallucinogen, wysoccan, to usher them into manhood. Considered more powerful than LSD, the drug was used to force adolescents to forget memories of their childhood. Unusual Rites Of Passage: Teeth Filing, Bali...

By Mamta Bhatt • December 22, 2011