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P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2017

It Turns Out ‘Smart Aleck’ Was An Actual Person, And A Terrible One At That

'Smart Aleck' would share profits with the police to avoid being arrested for his cons.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2017

A Real Grasshopper Was Just Found In The Paint Of A Van Gogh Masterpiece

Van Gogh was a proponent of the plein air method of painting, where an artist depicting the natural world paints outdoors.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 8, 2017

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A Real Grasshopper Was Just Found In The Paint Of A Van Gogh Masterpiece

Van Gogh was a proponent of the plein air method of painting, where an artist depicting the natural world paints outdoors.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 8, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 7, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • Nov 6, 2017

The History Of Condoms — From Sheep Intestines To Latex

Condom history dates back to cave times, and while latex remains the standard for today's condoms, in the past, people went to extreme lengths to practice safe sex.

By Joel Stice • November 6, 2017

33 Photos From The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 And The Other Wild Early Years

Experience the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 — likely the single largest event of the original hippie era — and the other early years of the British Woodstock.

By John Kuroski • Nov 5, 2017

33 Photos From The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 And The Other Wild Early Years

Experience the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 — likely the single largest event of the original hippie era — and the other early years of the British Woodstock.

By John Kuroski • November 5, 2017

The Murderous Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary

A key contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary was actually a murderer who was serving a life sentence at an insane asylum.

By William DeLong • Nov 4, 2017

The Murderous Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary

A key contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary was actually a murderer who was serving a life sentence at an insane asylum.

By William DeLong • November 4, 2017

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski • Nov 3, 2017

The 20 Best Serial Killer Documentaries That Will Chill You To The Bone

From the story of "the Brooklyn Vampire" to the tale of "the Pig Farmer," these are the best serial killer documentaries guaranteed to keep you up all night.

By John Kuroski • November 3, 2017