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The History Of The Drunkard’s Cloak, A Punishment For Public Intoxication That Was Far Worse Than A Hangover

Originating in 16th-century England, the Drunkard's Cloak was a public punishment for drunkenness that involved putting an empty barrel over the guilty party's torso, with holes cut out for their head and arms, and parading them through town to shame them.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

The History Of The Drunkard’s Cloak, A Punishment For Public Intoxication That Was Far Worse Than A Hangover

Originating in 16th-century England, the Drunkard's Cloak was a public punishment for drunkenness that involved putting an empty barrel over the guilty party's torso, with holes cut out for their head and arms, and parading them through town to shame them.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

Clothing Made From Fungi-Based ‘Mushroom Leather’ Could Repair Itself, New Study Suggests

Materials made using fungal mycelium have been found to have regenerative properties, though scientists have yet to perfect the method.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2023

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Clothing Made From Fungi-Based ‘Mushroom Leather’ Could Repair Itself, New Study Suggests

Materials made using fungal mycelium have been found to have regenerative properties, though scientists have yet to perfect the method.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2023

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 7, 2023

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 7, 2023

Concerned Citizen Stumbles Across 500 Pounds Of Cooked Pasta In New Jersey Woods

A concerned citizen called the city of Old Bridge, New Jersey, to report piles of cooked pasta piled in a local park — the origin of which is still unknown.

By Amber Morgan • May 5, 2023

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Concerned Citizen Stumbles Across 500 Pounds Of Cooked Pasta In New Jersey Woods

A concerned citizen called the city of Old Bridge, New Jersey, to report piles of cooked pasta piled in a local park — the origin of which is still unknown.

By Amber Morgan • May 5, 2023

A Man From Dildo, Canada Just Found A Penis-Shaped Iceberg In Conception Bay

The iceberg, dubbed "Dickie Berg" by locals, is a penis-shaped block of ice floating in Conception Bay, an area not too far from the town of Dildo, Newfoundland.

By Amber Morgan • May 3, 2023

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A Man From Dildo, Canada Just Found A Penis-Shaped Iceberg In Conception Bay

The iceberg, dubbed "Dickie Berg" by locals, is a penis-shaped block of ice floating in Conception Bay, an area not too far from the town of Dildo, Newfoundland.

By Amber Morgan • May 3, 2023

Archaeologists Unearth Renaissance-Era Urine Flasks At Caesar’s Forum In Rome

Unearthed in the ruins of the Ospedale dei Fornari hospital, flasks like these were used by European doctors for centuries in order to diagnose diseases like jaundice and diabetes.

By Amber Morgan • May 2, 2023

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Archaeologists Unearth Renaissance-Era Urine Flasks At Caesar’s Forum In Rome

Unearthed in the ruins of the Ospedale dei Fornari hospital, flasks like these were used by European doctors for centuries in order to diagnose diseases like jaundice and diabetes.

By Amber Morgan • May 2, 2023

The Story Of Oregon’s Exploding Whale And The Wild Footage Left Behind

See the outrageous footage from November 12, 1970, when the town of Florence, Oregon tried to dispose of a beached whale carcass by blowing it up.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 2, 2023

The Story Of Oregon’s Exploding Whale And The Wild Footage Left Behind

See the outrageous footage from November 12, 1970, when the town of Florence, Oregon tried to dispose of a beached whale carcass by blowing it up.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 2, 2023

South Korean Student Eats $120,000 Banana Artwork Because He Was ‘Hungry’

Noh Huyn-soo removed Maurizio Cattelan's piece from the wall at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul and then ate it, later saying he did so simply because he "skipped breakfast."

By Amber Morgan • May 1, 2023

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South Korean Student Eats $120,000 Banana Artwork Because He Was ‘Hungry’

Noh Huyn-soo removed Maurizio Cattelan's piece from the wall at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul and then ate it, later saying he did so simply because he "skipped breakfast."

By Amber Morgan • May 1, 2023

Russian Woman Who Gave Her Doppelgänger Poisoned Cheesecake Just Received A 21-Year Sentence

Investigations into Viktoria Nasyrova's history painted a deeply disturbing image that included murder, international arrest warrants — and, of course, poison.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2023

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Russian Woman Who Gave Her Doppelgänger Poisoned Cheesecake Just Received A 21-Year Sentence

Investigations into Viktoria Nasyrova's history painted a deeply disturbing image that included murder, international arrest warrants — and, of course, poison.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2023

25 Haunting Photos Of California City, The Desert Ghost Town That Was Supposed To Rival Los Angeles

Construction on California City started in 1958, and its developer hoped that it would one day be larger than L.A. or San Francisco — but more than 60 years later, its population has yet to break 15,000.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 24, 2023

25 Haunting Photos Of California City, The Desert Ghost Town That Was Supposed To Rival Los Angeles

Construction on California City started in 1958, and its developer hoped that it would one day be larger than L.A. or San Francisco — but more than 60 years later, its population has yet to break 15,000.

By Richard Stockton • April 24, 2023