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11 Human and Animal Bodily Byproducts That Sell for Cold, Hard Cash

Humans and other animals ooze and excrete valuable substances that are worth a pretty penny on the open market. There's a very specific going rate for much of what's inside us (especially the gross stuff). If you're thinking about getting in on the bodily

11 Old Timey Criminal Slang Terms for the Police

Criminals have been referring to police as pigs since at least 1811—but they've also called cops and private detectives by many other, more creative names.

11 Unexpected Reasons to Cook with Booze

There's more than the mixing of two great things—booze and food—that makes drunken dishes that much better. The scientific properties of alcohol make the final product even greater than the sum of its parts.

11 Amazing Facts About Alligators

Alligators are pretty cool as they are, but new discoveries about the reptilian ambush predators are adding to their repertoire.

11 Musical Episodes From Non-Musical TV Shows

Every month on the 11th, we run a bunch of lists of 11. Rudie Obias gets us started.

Wonderful Nicknames for Natives of 40 U.S. Cities

Sometimes, naming the residents of a place is as easy as adding adding -ite, -ian, or -er to their city's name. Occasionally, though, it's not that simple: What locals call themselves can be weird, delightful, or hard to pronounce, and, sometimes, even ju

10 Wacky Whoppers About the Origins of Popular 18th Century Phrases

The history hoaxers are at it again. On the heels of “Life in the 1500s”—the viral email filled with phony phrase etymologies—comes another popular email loaded with even bigger whoppers. This time it’s called “Little History Lesson” and it purports to tr

10 Things You Might Not Know About Triceratops

Dinosaurs are still with us. They’ve stomped, chomped, and roared their way into our movies, our museums, and our imaginations. So let’s get ready to dig a little deeper. Today, we’re taking a closer look at everyone’s favorite three-horned herbivore, Tri

10 Baseball Hall-of-Famers Who Had Weird Off-Season Jobs

In the days before it was routine to sign contracts worth the GDP of a small country, baseball players often had to put down their bat and gloves during the off-season and earn some extra scratch away from the diamond. Each of these Hall-of-Famers found u

17 Movies Based on Magazine and Newspaper Articles (And Where To Read Them)

When it comes to adapting stories for the big screen, novels and comic books aren't the only things to get love from Hollywood.

10 Weird and Wonderful Bird Nests

It’s spring, and baby birds will soon be chirping in trees and rain gutters. But not all bird nests are created equal. Whether from mud, leaves, or saliva, here are 10 birds that make some of the most astounding structures in nature.

11 of Bill Murray's Greatest Letterman Appearances

Way back in 1982, Bill Murray was the first guest on Late Night with David Letterman—beginning a tradition of absurdly hilarious appearances from Murray that continues to this day. Here are some of the best.

10 Pterosaur Facts from AMNH's New Exhibit

Here's what we learned from an early tour.

17 Things We Learned from Nick Offerman's Latest AMA

The man otherwise known as Ron Swanson took to Reddit today to answer anything, often in his delightfully dirty way. Here's what we learned about Offerman, his facial hair, and woodworking, among other things.

Game Of Thrones: The Artisans - Tommy Dunne (HBO)

7 Secrets of a Game of Thrones Weapons Artist

Tommy Dunne was working as a welder when a friend hired him to make weapons for Braveheart. Nearly two decades later, as weapons master for Game of Thrones, he designs the show’s blades and bows and guides them from sketches into the actors’ hands.

Add these abstract nouns to your vocabulary.

14 Old Abstract Nouns We Need to Bring Back

These –ty coinages have a slangy, modern ring to them, but English speakers have actually been trying to make –ty happen for centuries.

How to Look Like a Victorian Gentleman in 11 Easy Steps

Trying to add a bit of class to your 21st-century fashion sense? Here are some dandy pointers from Britain’s Victorian period

11 Body Parts Named After People

Who is Paul Langerhans, and how did his islets wind up in your pancreas?

13 Vintage Internet Ads Begging You to Get Online

From a time when ISPs actually had to sell people on the idea of using the Internet.

13 TV Commercials Directed by Wes Anderson

While Wes Anderson is best known for his big screen releases, the director has also made a fair number of television commercials—and they're just as distinctive and charming as his feature films.

8 Moments in Knock Knock Joke History

Knock knock. Who’s there? Shakespeare.

How Baseball Owners Made Their Fortunes

Baseball season is finally here, so let's take a look at the people profiting from $16 stadium beers.

10 Events That Actually Happened April 1st

While today is a good day to be skeptical of any unusual news you hear, do keep in mind that, sometimes, the truth is stranger than pranks.

30 Pixar Easter Eggs to Look for Next Time

Sneaky references and inside jokes you may have missed on the first dozen viewings.

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