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Salt Caves Might Not Be A Fountain Of Youth, But They’re Still Stunning

Salt caves are proliferating in terms of popularity and praise. Their physical benefits are uncertain, but as this gallery shows, their beauty is not.

By Erin Kelly • May 29, 2015

Salt Caves Might Not Be A Fountain Of Youth, But They’re Still Stunning

Salt caves are proliferating in terms of popularity and praise. Their physical benefits are uncertain, but as this gallery shows, their beauty is not.

By Erin Kelly • May 29, 2015

Planking, Hospitals For The Dead, And The Creepy Origins Of “Saved By The Bell”

Thanks to modern medical technology and the pervading cultural ideal that doctors should be formally educated and trained, we no longer have to worry about being buried alive. For much of history, however, it was actually a legitimate concern for a person to have, particularly if they suffered from episodes...

By Abby Norman • Mar 30, 2015

Planking, Hospitals For The Dead, And The Creepy Origins Of “Saved By The Bell”

Thanks to modern medical technology and the pervading cultural ideal that doctors should be formally educated and trained, we no longer have to worry about being buried alive. For much of history, however, it was actually a legitimate concern for a person to have, particularly if they suffered from episodes...

By Abby Norman • March 30, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

By Abby Norman • Feb 17, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

By Abby Norman • February 17, 2015

The Facts Behind The Body Detox Myth

You see them on every store shelf, prompting you to question your life choices. Products that promise to flush the toxins from your digestive system–your liver, kidneys, and almost every other organ of the body. Supplements, patches, creams, smoothies and specialized diets are poised at the ready – stepping in...

By Erin Kelly • Jan 10, 2015

The Facts Behind The Body Detox Myth

You see them on every store shelf, prompting you to question your life choices. Products that promise to flush the toxins from your digestive system–your liver, kidneys, and almost every other organ of the body. Supplements, patches, creams, smoothies and specialized diets are poised at the ready – stepping in...

By Erin Kelly • January 10, 2015

Can Marijuana Cure Epilepsy?

Marijuana isn't just for looking cool in your freshman dorm anymore--it’s also a viable medical treatment for disorders like epilepsy.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 8, 2014

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Can Marijuana Cure Epilepsy?

Marijuana isn't just for looking cool in your freshman dorm anymore--it’s also a viable medical treatment for disorders like epilepsy.

By All That's Interesting • November 8, 2014

99 Inspirational Quotes That Are Guaranteed To Change Your Life

The wonderful thing about life is that beautiful minds like Gandhi, Bruce Lee, and Benjamin Franklin have passed down their wisdom from a multitude of experiences to help you grow as a person and triumph over adversity. From business to love to faith to finding success, these ninety-nine inspirational quotes...

By Alexander Baldwin • Sep 13, 2014

99 Inspirational Quotes That Are Guaranteed To Change Your Life

The wonderful thing about life is that beautiful minds like Gandhi, Bruce Lee, and Benjamin Franklin have passed down their wisdom from a multitude of experiences to help you grow as a person and triumph over adversity. From business to love to faith to finding success, these ninety-nine inspirational quotes...

By Alexander Baldwin • September 13, 2014

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2013

The Most Absurd Fad Diets In The World

From eating tapeworms to existing only on hot air, check out the bizarre lengths which people have gone in order to shed a few pounds with absurd fad diets.

By Kiri Picone • May 19, 2013

The Most Incredible Illnesses To Rock The Human Body

It’s safe to say that most people have experienced the occasional sore throat or a rough bout of seasonal influenza. Yet for all of the ordinary, run-of-the-mill afflictions we deal with on a day-to-day basis, there are just as many unbelievably bizarre diseases that exist throughout the world. Here are...

By Kiri Picone • Apr 6, 2013

The Most Incredible Illnesses To Rock The Human Body

It’s safe to say that most people have experienced the occasional sore throat or a rough bout of seasonal influenza. Yet for all of the ordinary, run-of-the-mill afflictions we deal with on a day-to-day basis, there are just as many unbelievably bizarre diseases that exist throughout the world. Here are...

By Kiri Picone • April 6, 2013

Brooke Greenberg: The Girl That Time Forgot

Brooke Greenberg, a 20-year-old Maryland resident, is amazingly the size of a preschooler. Weighing just four pounds at birth, she suffered from a condition known as anterior hip dislocation, which caused her legs to swivel up toward the shoulders. Although surgeons corrected the problem, during the next six years she...

By All That's Interesting • Feb 9, 2013

Brooke Greenberg: The Girl That Time Forgot

Brooke Greenberg, a 20-year-old Maryland resident, is amazingly the size of a preschooler. Weighing just four pounds at birth, she suffered from a condition known as anterior hip dislocation, which caused her legs to swivel up toward the shoulders. Although surgeons corrected the problem, during the next six years she...

By All That's Interesting • February 9, 2013

Six Of The World’s Most Bizarre Modern Medical Treatments

Frog juice Frog juice is a concoction from Peru that is believed to restore the sex drive of its drinker. The Peruvian Viagra is a mixture of honey, aloe vera plant, an Andean root plant and – as the name suggests – a no longer ribbiting frog. Bizarre Modern Medical...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 26, 2013

Six Of The World’s Most Bizarre Modern Medical Treatments

Frog juice Frog juice is a concoction from Peru that is believed to restore the sex drive of its drinker. The Peruvian Viagra is a mixture of honey, aloe vera plant, an Andean root plant and – as the name suggests – a no longer ribbiting frog. Bizarre Modern Medical...

By All That's Interesting • January 26, 2013