curiosities

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • Feb 22, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong • February 22, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 14, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • February 14, 2018

The Story Of The Exploding Pants Epidemic Of 1930s New Zealand

Yes, in the early 1930s, New Zealand was plagued by an actual surge in exploding pants.

By William DeLong • Feb 13, 2018

The Story Of The Exploding Pants Epidemic Of 1930s New Zealand

Yes, in the early 1930s, New Zealand was plagued by an actual surge in exploding pants.

By William DeLong • February 13, 2018

23 Famous Random Objects From History And Where They Are Now

From Lincoln's Ford's Theater rocking chair to Lewis And Clark's Compass, these objects not only changed the course of history but remain to tell their story.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 10, 2018

23 Famous Random Objects From History And Where They Are Now

From Lincoln's Ford's Theater rocking chair to Lewis And Clark's Compass, these objects not only changed the course of history but remain to tell their story.

By Erin Kelly • February 10, 2018

The Bizarre, Accidental Death Of Clement Vallandigham

Clement Vallandigham was in the middle of demonstrating how another man might have accidentally killed himself — then he accidentally killed himself.

By John Kuroski • Feb 1, 2018

The Bizarre, Accidental Death Of Clement Vallandigham

Clement Vallandigham was in the middle of demonstrating how another man might have accidentally killed himself — then he accidentally killed himself.

By John Kuroski • February 1, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • Jan 31, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • January 31, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 23, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • January 23, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • Jan 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • January 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018