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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

What We Love This Week, Volume LIII

Hilarious Portraits Brought To You By Wind Who says that all photography has to be “about” something? Utilizing high-speed wind, his good sense of humor and his subjects’ open-mindedness, photographer Jonathan Robert Willis has crafted a series of photos that are flat-out hilarious. Willis aptly dubbed the series “Wind”, and...

By Savannah Cox • Feb 21, 2014

What We Love This Week, Volume LIII

Hilarious Portraits Brought To You By Wind Who says that all photography has to be “about” something? Utilizing high-speed wind, his good sense of humor and his subjects’ open-mindedness, photographer Jonathan Robert Willis has crafted a series of photos that are flat-out hilarious. Willis aptly dubbed the series “Wind”, and...

By Savannah Cox • February 21, 2014

The World’s First Kodak Moments

Kodak moments were born toward the end of the 19th century, ushering in an age of populist art and memory via snapshots.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 15, 2014

The World’s First Kodak Moments

Kodak moments were born toward the end of the 19th century, ushering in an age of populist art and memory via snapshots.

By Erin Kelly • February 15, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 7 Greatest Movie Roles

The world mourned this Sunday when the media reported that actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment. Although police have yet to release the autopsy report, due to the circumstances in which he was found, Hoffman is thought to have died from a fatal...

By Kiri Picone • Feb 5, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 7 Greatest Movie Roles

The world mourned this Sunday when the media reported that actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment. Although police have yet to release the autopsy report, due to the circumstances in which he was found, Hoffman is thought to have died from a fatal...

By Kiri Picone • February 5, 2014

The 5 Most Fascinating Facts From Today I Found Out

Learn about how the United States planned to nuke the moon and why all carrots used to be purple with these five fascinating facts from Today I Found Out!

By All That's Interesting • Jan 28, 2014

The 5 Most Fascinating Facts From Today I Found Out

Learn about how the United States planned to nuke the moon and why all carrots used to be purple with these five fascinating facts from Today I Found Out!

By All That's Interesting • January 28, 2014

100 Interesting Facts About The World To Blow Your Mind

Learn more about the amazing world with these interesting facts about life that are guaranteed to tantalize your mind.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jan 27, 2014

100 Interesting Facts About The World To Blow Your Mind

Learn more about the amazing world with these interesting facts about life that are guaranteed to tantalize your mind.

By Alexander Baldwin • January 27, 2014

History’s Most Ridiculous Cigarette Ads

By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere. But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 20, 2014

History’s Most Ridiculous Cigarette Ads

By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere. But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on...

By All That's Interesting • January 20, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 14, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • January 14, 2014

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox • Jan 12, 2014

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox • January 12, 2014