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The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

The Great Smog Of London That Killed 12,000 People And Took 64 Years To Solve

Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.

By Katie Serena • Dec 20, 2017

The Great Smog Of London That Killed 12,000 People And Took 64 Years To Solve

Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.

By Katie Serena • December 20, 2017

How Alien Hand Syndrome Can Turn Your Own Body Against Itself

The cause of alien hand syndrome is not yet known, but the symptoms are just as weird as you might think.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 18, 2017

How Alien Hand Syndrome Can Turn Your Own Body Against Itself

The cause of alien hand syndrome is not yet known, but the symptoms are just as weird as you might think.

By Wyatt Redd • December 18, 2017

“It Was The Biggest Grow I’ve Ever Seen” – Suburban Mom Busted For Running Multimillion Dollar Weed Operation

Stephanie Smith's warehouses were described as fortress-like and had been outfitted with a 12-foot metal rolling fencing, fortified doors, and large concrete walls.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 16, 2017

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“It Was The Biggest Grow I’ve Ever Seen” – Suburban Mom Busted For Running Multimillion Dollar Weed Operation

Stephanie Smith's warehouses were described as fortress-like and had been outfitted with a 12-foot metal rolling fencing, fortified doors, and large concrete walls.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 16, 2017

Exploding Head Syndrome: What Are The Causes Behind This Strange Condition?

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a little-understood medical condition that afflicts upwards of 15 million people.

By William DeLong • Dec 15, 2017

Exploding Head Syndrome: What Are The Causes Behind This Strange Condition?

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a little-understood medical condition that afflicts upwards of 15 million people.

By William DeLong • December 15, 2017

31 Creepy Pictures From The Early History Of Dentistry

From the bizarre to the creepy, the history of dentistry reveals some tools and procedures that will terrify you even today.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 14, 2017

31 Creepy Pictures From The Early History Of Dentistry

From the bizarre to the creepy, the history of dentistry reveals some tools and procedures that will terrify you even today.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 14, 2017

Study Says Men Are Less Likely To Have Mental Health Problems Than Women Until Their 80s

Experts believe that the trend in mental health between men and women may have something to do with societal stigmas.

By Katie Serena • Dec 14, 2017

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Study Says Men Are Less Likely To Have Mental Health Problems Than Women Until Their 80s

Experts believe that the trend in mental health between men and women may have something to do with societal stigmas.

By Katie Serena • December 14, 2017

Carl Wilhelm Scheele: The Forgotten Scientist Who Discovered Oxygen

Carl Wilhelm Scheele ranks as one of the greatest chemists of all time, but he paid a terrible price for this distinction.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 6, 2017

Carl Wilhelm Scheele: The Forgotten Scientist Who Discovered Oxygen

Carl Wilhelm Scheele ranks as one of the greatest chemists of all time, but he paid a terrible price for this distinction.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 6, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute • Nov 13, 2017

The Horrifying “Cures” Of Dr. Henry Cotton — America’s Biggest Quack

During his 26-year reign at the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Henry Cotton performed over 645 twisted operations in which he tried to "save" the mentally ill.

By Laura Martisiute • November 13, 2017

Air Pollution In This City Is So Bad That Just Breathing Is Equivalent To Smoking 45 Cigarettes A Day

"I don't think it's ever been so bad in Delhi. I'm very angry that we've had to come to this."

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2017

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Air Pollution In This City Is So Bad That Just Breathing Is Equivalent To Smoking 45 Cigarettes A Day

"I don't think it's ever been so bad in Delhi. I'm very angry that we've had to come to this."

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2017