curiosities

Four Totally Bizarre Tourist Destinations

Because who doesn't want to spend their vacation at a prison?

By All That's Interesting • Sep 13, 2011

Four Totally Bizarre Tourist Destinations

Because who doesn't want to spend their vacation at a prison?

By All That's Interesting • September 13, 2011

The Six Most Remote Places In Human Civilization

From isolated islands in the South Pacific to the chilly confines of northern Canada, these are the most remote places on Earth.

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 10, 2011

The Six Most Remote Places In Human Civilization

From isolated islands in the South Pacific to the chilly confines of northern Canada, these are the most remote places on Earth.

By Alexander Baldwin • September 10, 2011

Ten Utterly Insane Human Records

From the longest ear hair in the world to the most rattlesnakes held in a human's mouth, these slightly insane human records will blow your mind.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 14, 2011

Ten Utterly Insane Human Records

From the longest ear hair in the world to the most rattlesnakes held in a human's mouth, these slightly insane human records will blow your mind.

By All That's Interesting • August 14, 2011

Nine Weird And Wonderful Hotels Across The World

In these weird and wonderful hotels - from sea critters to freezing temperatures - travelers don't have to look beyond their enclosed walls for a thrill.

By Mamta Bhatt • Jul 25, 2011

Nine Weird And Wonderful Hotels Across The World

In these weird and wonderful hotels - from sea critters to freezing temperatures - travelers don't have to look beyond their enclosed walls for a thrill.

By Mamta Bhatt • July 25, 2011

A Perilous Hobby: Vertical Camping With Portaledges

These images show how climbers catch some sleep on the sides of mountains with portaledges for vertical camping.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 10, 2011

A Perilous Hobby: Vertical Camping With Portaledges

These images show how climbers catch some sleep on the sides of mountains with portaledges for vertical camping.

By All That's Interesting • June 10, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011

44 Rare Photographs From The Making Of Star Wars

Spanning five decades and making an estimated $42 billion in revenue, Star Wars has become a permenant fixture in our global culture. In the below gallery, we look at a wonderful collection of behind the scenes photographs from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 26, 2010

44 Rare Photographs From The Making Of Star Wars

Spanning five decades and making an estimated $42 billion in revenue, Star Wars has become a permenant fixture in our global culture. In the below gallery, we look at a wonderful collection of behind the scenes photographs from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of...

By All That's Interesting • July 26, 2010

Mickey Mouse Becomes A Speed Dealer

The following comic book Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man was released by Disney in 1951. In the strip, Mickey and Goofy discover a new medicine called ‘Peppo’ that represents amphetamine (speed). Their enthusiasm for the chemical pick-me-up leads them to become salesman for the product in Africa:

By All That's Interesting • Jun 17, 2010

Mickey Mouse Becomes A Speed Dealer

The following comic book Mickey Mouse and the Medicine Man was released by Disney in 1951. In the strip, Mickey and Goofy discover a new medicine called ‘Peppo’ that represents amphetamine (speed). Their enthusiasm for the chemical pick-me-up leads them to become salesman for the product in Africa:

By All That's Interesting • June 17, 2010

The Island Of Drunk Monkeys

How a Caribbean island became infamous for primates with a taste for booze -- the fascinating island of drunk monkeys!

By All That's Interesting • Apr 24, 2010

The Island Of Drunk Monkeys

How a Caribbean island became infamous for primates with a taste for booze -- the fascinating island of drunk monkeys!

By All That's Interesting • April 24, 2010