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The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • Apr 7, 2014

The 10 Most Dangerous Places On Earth

Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Verkhonyansk, Russia Located deep in the heart of Siberia and 3000 miles east of Moscow, Verkhonyansk is one of the coldest cities in the world. Referred to as the Cold Pole, the city is well-known for its endless winters, with the Yana River frozen solid...

By Mamta Bhatt • April 7, 2014

6 Strange Museums Around The World

We've all heard of the Met and the Louvre, but what about the penis museum? We've compiled six strange museums that will leave you scratching your head.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 2, 2014

6 Strange Museums Around The World

We've all heard of the Met and the Louvre, but what about the penis museum? We've compiled six strange museums that will leave you scratching your head.

By Erin Kelly • April 2, 2014

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • Mar 22, 2014

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • March 22, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 20, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • March 20, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 19, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 19, 2014

6 Unsung Scientific Heroes From Throughout History

Everyone knows the biggies: Darwin, Newton, Mendeleev, Watson and Crick. But what about the lesser known scientific heroes?

By Savannah Cox • Mar 14, 2014

6 Unsung Scientific Heroes From Throughout History

Everyone knows the biggies: Darwin, Newton, Mendeleev, Watson and Crick. But what about the lesser known scientific heroes?

By Savannah Cox • March 14, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 10, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • March 10, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • Mar 3, 2014

30 GIFs That Explain The World Around Us

Convening the best aspects of photo and video into one pith and movement-filled entity, the GIF is the Internet’s wunderkind. While arguments have arisen about its pronunciation, everyone can agree that they do a fine job of entertaining and informing an audience whose mobile lifestyles demand that content be quick,...

By Savannah Cox • March 3, 2014

Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • Mar 2, 2014

Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • March 2, 2014

Mardi Gras’ Colorful Craziness

Mardi Gras, the French term for “Fat Tuesday”, marks the final day that food lovers may indulge in their fatty snacks of choice before the ritual fasting known as Lent. While Mardi Gras technically had its start in religion, the vibe of current-day Mardi Gras celebrations is anything but holy....

By Savannah Cox • Feb 27, 2014

Mardi Gras’ Colorful Craziness

Mardi Gras, the French term for “Fat Tuesday”, marks the final day that food lovers may indulge in their fatty snacks of choice before the ritual fasting known as Lent. While Mardi Gras technically had its start in religion, the vibe of current-day Mardi Gras celebrations is anything but holy....

By Savannah Cox • February 27, 2014

The World’s Craziest Weather And The Mythology That Explained It

While higher-order human thinking naturally places humans at the top of the food chain, in the end, nothing can stand in weather’s way. Wind, precipitation, sunshine, temperature and clouds all comprise the term weather, the state of the atmosphere. Over time, scientists have developed a deeper understanding of weather patterns...

By Kiri Picone • Feb 22, 2014

The World’s Craziest Weather And The Mythology That Explained It

While higher-order human thinking naturally places humans at the top of the food chain, in the end, nothing can stand in weather’s way. Wind, precipitation, sunshine, temperature and clouds all comprise the term weather, the state of the atmosphere. Over time, scientists have developed a deeper understanding of weather patterns...

By Kiri Picone • February 22, 2014