curiosities

This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 9, 2018

News

This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron • October 9, 2018

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 28, 2018

Weird News

‘Cannibal Couple’ Accused Of Eating Up To 30 People In Russia

Authorities have reason to believe that the couple murdered and feasted on the victims, as evidenced by pictures taken on the suspect's cellphone.

By Bernadette Deron • September 28, 2018

Seal Slaps A Kayaker With An Octopus — But Had A Good Reason For Doing It [VIDEO]

Although the kayaker may not have done anything to deserve the hit, there's a simple explanation as to why it happened.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 27, 2018

Weird News

Seal Slaps A Kayaker With An Octopus — But Had A Good Reason For Doing It [VIDEO]

Although the kayaker may not have done anything to deserve the hit, there's a simple explanation as to why it happened.

By Bernadette Deron • September 27, 2018

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 26, 2018

News

Experts Just Discovered The World’s Largest Bird — The 1,800-Pound Vorombe Titan

These giant "dinosaur birds" grew up to 10 feet tall and weighed in at a massive 1,800 pounds.

By Bernadette Deron • September 26, 2018

Astronomers Just Discovered The Real-Life Star Trek Planet Vulcan

Creator of the series, Gene Roddenberry, identified a real-life star as the planet Vulcan's would-be sun. As it turns out, there actually is a "Vulcan" orbiting that star.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2018

Science News

Astronomers Just Discovered The Real-Life Star Trek Planet Vulcan

Creator of the series, Gene Roddenberry, identified a real-life star as the planet Vulcan's would-be sun. As it turns out, there actually is a "Vulcan" orbiting that star.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2018

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 11, 2018

Science News

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron • September 11, 2018

This 3,800-Year-Old Tablet Contains The World’s First Customer Service Complaint

One customer was not satisfied with his copper purchase and wrote a harsh message to the businessman Ea-nasir, etching both the front and back of a clay tablet in cuneiform.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 10, 2018

This 3,800-Year-Old Tablet Contains The World’s First Customer Service Complaint

One customer was not satisfied with his copper purchase and wrote a harsh message to the businessman Ea-nasir, etching both the front and back of a clay tablet in cuneiform.

By Bernadette Deron • September 10, 2018

25 Weird Phobias That Some People Actually Have

You may think you have some irrational fears, but wait until you read about these weird phobias — which are more common than you probably thought.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 8, 2018

25 Weird Phobias That Some People Actually Have

You may think you have some irrational fears, but wait until you read about these weird phobias — which are more common than you probably thought.

By Erin Kelly • September 8, 2018

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 6, 2018

Science News

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • September 6, 2018

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

News

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018