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The Fascinating Reasons Why Some Old Houses Have Two Front Doors

You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.

7 Wild Facts About ’90s Daytime Talk Shows

What Happens If You Call 911 by Mistake?

11 Women Who Changed Journalism

When San Francisco Considered Putting a Roller Coaster on the Golden Gate Bridge

One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.
Jake Rossen|

Why Did Baby Viewing Windows Disappear From Hospitals?

Baby viewing windows were once a staple of hospital maternity wards across the country, but now they feel like a relic from a bygone era. Read on to learn about their history—and the real reasons why they vanished.
Lauren Dana|

Famous Japanese Convenience Store Is Turning Its Parking Lots Into Campsites

With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.
CaLea Johnson|

Weird

Why Rabbits Are Growing Scary ‘Tentacle’ Warts on Their Heads in Colorado

Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.
CaLea Johnson|

Up in the Air: When ‘Balloon Boy’ Took Flight

In 2009, the world was captivated by a little boy seemingly trapped in a runaway aircraft. As a new Netflix documentary reveals, the truth was a lot stranger.
Jake Rossen|

15 of the World’s Funkiest Fungi

There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.
Lorraine Boissoneault|

10 Failed Utopias

Inspiring to imagine but nightmarish to live in, these failed communes have become cautionary tales in hubris and ego. 
Colin Scanlon|

6 Strange Animal Evolutions

From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.
Bethel Afful|

7 Explosive Fart Controversies

Discover some of history's most hilarious—and unforgettable—controversies that were caused by farts, including regime changes in Ancient Egypt and more.
Lucas Reilly|

Locals Shield Their Cars From Vandal Woodpecker in Rockport, Massachusetts

A territorial woodpecker has broken dozens of car mirrors in a bizarre springtime rampage.
CaLea Johnson|

A Brief History of the Jonestown Massacre

Congressman Leo Ryan went to Guyana in 1978 to investigate reports of American cult leader Jim Jones holding hundreds of his followers captive. Ryan didn't make it out of Jonestown alive.
Chris Higgins|

World Records

This $80 Galactus Popcorn Bucket Just Set a World Record

Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
CaLea Johnson|

17 Wild Animal Superlatives

From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.
Michele Debczak|

Watch the World’s Tallest Dog Meet the World’s Smallest

Meet Pearl and Reggie: the world’s smallest and tallest dogs brought together by Guinness World Records.
CaLea Johnson|

Social Media

This Viral Cloud Matcha Is Surprisingly Easy to Whip Up at Home

Curious about cloud matcha? Learn the simple steps to create this creamy tea at home.

What Is “Gen Z Stare”?

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using TikTok’s “Bucket of Doom” Mosquito Hack

Make the Viral Banana Bread Latte at Home With This Simple Recipe

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Robert Sacchi, the Man Who Looked Exactly Like Humphrey Bogart

The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.
Jake Rossen|

Heinz Is Officially Team Breakfast Ketchup, With a New Bottle to Prove It

Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.
CaLea Johnson|

Why Do We Call Defective Cars “Lemons”?

Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.
Jake Rossen|

11 Bizarre Items Sold by Sears in 1902

Some of the products offered up for sale in the catalogue were downright dangerous.
Laura Steadham Smith|

Architecture

What Are Those Little Doors in Old Houses For?

These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.
Lauren Dana|

Why Are the Metal Bars on Some Windows Curved?

Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history surrounding these unique grills.
Marla Mackoul|

Why Do So Many Porches in the South Have Blue Ceilings?

It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.
Lauren Dana|

10 Hidden Gem UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth Visiting

From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Mary Beth Skylis|

Business

The Surprisingly Harsh Reason Gas Stations Play Classical Music

Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
Jake Rossen|

7-Eleven’s New Delivery Robots Are Using Public Transportation in China

A growing trend in automation is reshaping how everyday items reach store shelves in Shenzhen, China.
CaLea Johnson|

How to Get a Free Fried Chicken Bucket With Your Next KFC Order

Looking for a KFC deal? The chain is giving away free chicken buckets with digital orders at participating locations.
CaLea Johnson|

Charity

The Right Way to Pronounce ‘Gyro’

If you ask for a “jye-roh” in Greece, prepare to get some funny looks.

You’re Probably Mispronouncing ‘Biopic’—Here’s Why

14 Alcoholic Drink Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

The Right Way to Pronounce ‘Uranus,’ According to Experts

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