From The Archive

15 Shimmering Questions About Glitter, Answered

Where does glitter come from? Why does it exist? And how in the name of all that is good can you get it off the upholstery?

A Brief History of Zines

Zines have roots in sci-fi, punk, and politics, learn a brief history about what used to be a form of counter-culture, now turned mainstream.

15 Polls Hijacked by the Internet

These polls went awry once people of the Internet found a way to steer them off track into outrageous (and sometimes insensitive) results.

Penny Lane on Nuts!, Her Documentary About 'Goat Gland Doctor' John Brinkley

John Romulus Brinkley made a name for himself by implanting goat testicles into the testicles of impotent human men, seemingly curing them. But that was just the beginning for Brinkley.

10 People Who Switched Careers After 50 (and Thrived!)

Don't believe that old cliché about middle-aged dogs and new tricks. Here are 10 people who've successfully started anew.

9 Emojis That Look Completely Different on Other Phones

You might think you’re saying “This is awkward…” while your friend is getting “I am shocked and appalled!”

Beloved stuffing and polarizing cranberry sauce.

The Origins of 15 Holiday Foods and Drinks

From cranberry sauce to corned beef and cabbage, here's how we got 15 (sometimes polarizing) classics.

Tarot Mythology: The Surprising Origins of the World's Most Misunderstood Cards

The meaning of divination cards has changed over time, shaped by each era’s culture and the needs of individual users.

8 Reasons a Little Adrenaline Can Be a Very Good Thing

As long as it’s not especially long-lasting, a burst of human jet fuel can be a good thing. Here’s how.

25 Awesome Cosplays from New York Comic Con 2015

Geeks are a passionate lot, and there's no better way to wear that louder or prouder than on one's sleeve—literally.

All 50 States Reimagined as Food Puns

Oklahummus! Alahama! New Pork! Here are all 50 states reimagined as different types of food by Foodiggity.

Laurence Rasti's There Are No Homosexuals in Iran

When Iran's President declared Iran free of gays, a photographer set out to discover where they'd gone.

Life After Sumo: Photos of Wrestlers in Their Second Careers

For most people, it's hard to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. For Sumo wrestlers, it's even harder.

Proportional Map of the World's Largest Languages

This proportional map infographic created by Alberto Lucas Lopéz for the 'South China Morning Post' shows the world's largest languages.

A Day in the Outback with Australia's Most Popular Postman

Peter Rowe’s path carves a 372-mile loop through a landscape that looks extraterrestrial: the South Australian outback.

10 Things You Might Not Know About The Son of Man

Learn 10 things you might not know about Belgian painter Rene Magritte's painting, 'The Son of Man.'

Kumail Nanjiani on Comedy, Video Games, and Slaying Dragons

A computer science and philosophy major–turned–actor on HBO’s Silicon Valley who also hosts a podcast for X-Files fans in his spare time, Kumail Nanjiani has the kind of career we admire most: one that’s a testament to studying hard, sticking with it, and

11 of the World’s Creepiest Places

Haunted, sinister, evil or just plain weird—for those who dream about traveling the world, welcome to your nightmare. These places will blast chills down your spine.

What's the Deal With "What's the Deal With..."?

The phrase, "What's the deal with..." is so synonymous with a specific brand of '90s observational comedy, I bet you just read those words in Jerry Seinfeld's voice. It's funny because he always said it! Or did he?

How to Clean a 94-Foot Blue Whale Model

Once a year, Brittany Janaszak undertakes her biggest dusting of all, hopping in an aerial lift, strapping on a safety harness, and vacuuming off the museum's 94-foot-long blue whale.

A Brief History of the Cat Café

What starts with a C and wakes you up first thing in the morning? If you said coffee, you’re half right. But the other half you may not have considered.

20 Very Rare (And Very Really Expensive) LEGO Minifigures

Here are a few of the priciest minifigs LEGO has produced. Are any of these stashed away in your toy box?

Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011).

12 Post-Potter Revelations J.K. Rowling Has Shared

In the years since the final book was published, J.K. Rowling has talked a lot about what happened to Harry and his friends.

Jeopardy! / Photographed By Chris Higgins on His Couch

6 Elements of Arthur Chu's Jeopardy! Strategy

He plays to tie, goes fishing for Daily Doubles, and is drawing the wrath of strangers on social media.