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The marquee song from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ remains timeless. The LOC is preserving its earliest incarnation.

You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.
Sam Hindman|
From Oprah to Jerry, ‘90s talk shows produced some titans of entertainment.
Ross Benes|
You never want to butt-dial the cops by mistake. But if you do, here’s what happens next.
Jake Rossen|

Weird

What caused some of these ominous events still remains a total mystery.
Lorna Wallace|
The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.
Jake Rossen|
Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.
CaLea Johnson|
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|
There's a big wide world beyond common molds and mushrooms—and some of it is very strange.
Lorraine Boissoneault|
Inspiring to imagine but nightmarish to live in, these failed communes have become cautionary tales in hubris and ego. 
Colin Scanlon|
From the long legs of the jerboa to basically everything about the duck-billed platypus, evolution has taken some weird turns.
Bethel Afful|
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|

World Records

Marvel fans can now pre-order an LED-lit, Galactus-inspired popcorn bucket big enough to set a Guinness World Record.
CaLea Johnson|
From the fastest and biggest animals to the creatures with the strongest schnoz and the longest leap.
Michele Debczak|
Meet Pearl and Reggie: the world’s smallest and tallest dogs brought together by Guinness World Records.
CaLea Johnson|

Social Media

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

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The so-called Bogus Bogie made a career out of his uncanny resemblance to the ‘Casablanca’ star.
Jake Rossen|
Ketchup on eggs? Heinz takes a controversial stance with its first major label change in 150 years.
CaLea Johnson|
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|
Some of the products offered up for sale in the catalogue were downright dangerous.
Laura Steadham Smith|

Architecture

These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.
Lauren Dana|
One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.
Jake Rossen|
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|
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|

Business

Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
Jake Rossen|
With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.
CaLea Johnson|
A growing trend in automation is reshaping how everyday items reach store shelves in Shenzhen, China.
CaLea Johnson|

Charity

The number of living Vietnam Veterans is quickly dwindling. Now’s the time to show them you care.
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