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Tarrare, the Greatest Glutton of All Time
He was able to consume his own weight in beef by the time he was 17
Meet Vincent Van Gogh's Brother, Vincent Van Gogh
The elder Vincent had a profound influence on his artist brother—despite the fact that the two never met.
How Do Anthills Survive the Rain?
The ant fortresses you find on your lawn have a number of defenses.
The Man Who Built Suburbia
By building 36 homes a day, William Levitt made a fortune—and reinvented American domestic life.

John and Abigail Adams: America's First Power Couple
The Adamses set the tone for generations of American political celebrity pairs to come.
25 Things You Should Know About New York City
There's more to the Big Apple than Central Park and Lady Liberty.
25 Lost Cities
John Green lifts the veil on some of antiquity's greatest—and most mysterious—civilizations.
7 Lesser-Known Members of the Batman Family
Everyone knows Robin, Alfred, and Commissioner Gordon, but these 7 Batman allies are a little less familiar to the average Bat-fan.
12 Head-Scratching Terms Heard on Film Sets
Want to be a Hollywood insider? Then you’d better know the industry jargon.
Why Engagement Rings Are Made With Diamonds
Purchasing a diamond engagement ring? You can thank a De Beers marketing campaign that started in the 1930s.
11 Paraprosdokians That Will Make You Think Twice
These linguistic brain scramblers will make you rethink the entire line you just heard.
15 Fun Facts About Caddyshack
You may already know your favorite moments from 'Caddyshack' by heart. But after reading this list, you’ll be a lock for membership at Bushwood Country Club.
9 Sweet Facts for Sour Patch Kids Day
Their decapitated heads are sold for Halloween. And they are delicious.

10 Rough Facts About Majungasaurus
Seventy million years ago, Madagascar’s top predator was a lumpy-headed oddball whose diet would have done Hannibal Lecter proud.

Designing City Maps for the Blind
Dr. Joshua Miele has created maps of San Francisco's BART system that are auditory and tactile.