Tony Dunnell

Joined: Feb 26, 2020

Tony Dunnell has written on a range of subjects for publications such as Atlas Obscura, Vice, Paste Magazine, and many more. He also writes extensively about Peru, where he has lived since 2009 (see newperuvian.com). When he’s not doing all that, he writes science fiction stories about futures both near and far.

These guide dogs were the difference between life and death.

A mob outside the White House during Andrew Jackson's first inaugural reception, 1828.

The U.S. tug-of-war team at the 1908 London Olympics.

Our solar system is home to more than 200 moons, each with their own wonderful quirks. Here are 11 of the most incredible ones.

Franz Drameh, Alex Esmail, Leeon Jones, and John Boyega in Joe Cornish's Attack the Block (2011).

When 'Attack the Block' arrived in theaters in 2011, it recouped just half of its $11 million budget. The critics, however, were positive in their reviews, and the film became a cult classic.

Do a quick search online for strange sex laws in the United States, and you’ll find a treasure trove of oddities—the country has its fair share of peculiar penalties when it comes to amorous activities.

The flag for the United States Space Force.

On December 20, 2019, Donald Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a sixth branch of the U.S. military: The United States Space Force.

"Bat bombs" were just one of the unusual weapons developed during the Second World War.

Bat bombs, exploding rats, wind cannons, and a smelly spray were just some of the bizarre weapons invented during World War II.

The Eiffel Tower was involved in one of the most prominent non-human marriages.

From carnival rides to iconic architecture to toys, here are 12 unusual marriages involving nonhuman partners.

From canine mayors to equine councilmen, these animal politicians prove politics really has gone to the dogs—and cats, goats, gorillas, and other critters.