Sure would be nice if humanity was more chill. So we wouldn’t have to worry about running into unhinged creeps when you’re trying to relax in nature. If you haven’t yet, check out Part I of our collection of bizarre stories from the national (and state) parks. They range from creepy foot worshippers to figures …
There’s no denying that national parks around the world are critical for preserving the natural world. They protect nature against development and pollution, offer protection for plants and animals, and preserve remarkable natural features. But they can also be super creepy. The United States National Parks don’t disclose how many people go missing in the …
There are just 90 people who decide the nominees for the Golden Globes. Given the genuinely baffling nominees in years past, it’s easy to disavow yourself of the notion that quality has anything to do with receiving an award. But it’s still an award show, and actors show up year after year. Ultimately, the Hollywood …
Quarantine did a number on all of us. But it had a unique impact on those in relationships. Being forced to spend 100% of your time in a house or apartment with another person is a fast way to reveal the cracks in a relationship. Some things are easy to shake off when your days …
If you’re not into existential crises for fun, you may not be aware of the pop-culture-fun-fact that odds are 50-50 we exist inside a simulation. You know, like the movie, The Matrix. It’s not a fringe belief, like the flat earth, but a hypothesis that combines advanced philosophical thinking with a desire to freak people …
There’s a Part I to the richest pets in the world, but you don’t need to read it first. The only context you need to know is that sometimes, the 1% like their pets more than their family (rich people–they’re just like us!). When that happens, they leave their fortune to their animal. Or, more …
When people have a massive amount of wealth and no family – or at least, no family they like – they have to get creative about what to do with it when they die. There’s always donating to charity, or building libraries to honor yourself or getting buried nestled amongst your millions. But why not …
English is a crustacean language. It grows and sheds words to make room for new ones, which is a good thing. People may be aghast that “literally” now also means figuratively, but all words and their definitions are made up. We can use them however we want–change the meaning, mash them together, and throw away …
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The auction house RR Auction in Boston launched online bidding for a bunch of presidential memorabilia, and some of it weirder than others. Last year, they sold a lock of Lincoln’s hair alongside a telegram covered in bloodstains. The winning bidder remained anonymous but paid $81,000 to own a remnant of the 16th president. There’s …
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If you haven’t read Part One yet, about chimpanzee kidneys and baboon livers, which kept patients alive for weeks or even months, check it out first. In Part Two, we’re diving into more dramatic transplants, including testes, skin, and hearts. Goat Testicles in Kansas John R. Brinkley was not a doctor. But that didn’t stop …