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This Mobile Amphibious Tent-Bed Lets You Nap on the River

This clever design lets you float down a river while you sleep.

15 Oscar-Nominated Actors Who Started Out on Soap Operas

From Morgan Freeman to Brad Pitt, many of today’s most celebrated actors have a history with daytime drama.

This Actor Has Appeared in More Than 1000 Movies

Brahmanandam is a 59-year-old Indian actor who holds the world record for most film roles.

Want to be a Mermaid? This Spanish Swim School's Got Your Tail

Your dreams of becoming Ariel finally poised for real life.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Mosaic in Tuscan Village

The mosaics date back to the fourth and fifth centuries

Skip Baggage Fees By Becoming a Traveling Advertisement

Your suitcase can pay its own fare now.

The Origin Stories of 10 Cool Cosplay Terms

It’s that time of year again when fanboys and girls from around the world transform into superheroes, aliens, or maybe just George Lucas. That’s right: It’s New York Comic Con.

What Happens to Your Brain When You Black Out?

The Darwin Tank Lets You Keep Jellyfish at Home

A new Kickstarter campaign wants you to bring home a tank full of jellyfish.

Meet Japan's First Female Photojournalist

At 101 years old, Tsuneko Sasamoto is still going strong.

8 Shakespearean Terms We Still Haven't Cracked

Some of the words Shakespeare coined are still mysterious centuries later.

10 Fast Food Workers Who Redefined Customer Service

Would you like a side of warm fuzzies with that?

11 Vacation Scams That Dupe Tourists

An Aquarium is Looking for Puzzles for its Clever Octopus

Her usual enrichment toys—water guns, floating balls, food containers, a Mr. Potato Head—aren’t entertaining her like they used to.

What is 'Creepiness'?

50 Amazing Puns From Past Pun Competitions

There are only a few pun competitions in the world, but they draw in some serious talent. Here is a sampling of great puns thrown around at some past events.