WEIRD

People had odd ways of spreading holiday cheer.

20 Disturbing Vintage Holiday Cards

Ever since the Victorians invented the Christmas card, people have gotten creative—and a bit bizarre—with their holiday greetings.

A photo illustration of Violet Jessop in front of the Olympic (left) and Titanic (right); she survived the wrecks of both ships—and the Britannic.

11 Amazing Historical Coincidences

Sure, you can claim that there is no such thing as coincidence. But just wait ’til you hear these stories.

Nothing says holiday season like SPAM Figgy Pudding ... we think.

Your Holiday Wish Has Been Granted: Figgy Pudding SPAM Is Here!

SPAM’s new figgy pudding variety is one of the more confusing items you’ll see this holiday season.

Gene Simmons won't let death stand in the way of a KISS merchandising opportunity.

Dead Serious: When KISS Unveiled the KISS Kasket

Devout decedents of the KISS Army could opt to be buried in an official KISS coffin, where Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley would wag their tongues at you for all eternity.

How Many Different Colored Eyes Are in This Optical Illusion? Fewer Than You Might Think

Color illusions get pretty complicated when there are multi-colored lines involved like there are in this image.

Midnight movies go way back, and legendary drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs helps shed light on their evolution over time.

Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs

Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.

How to Use a Cricket’s Chirps as Nature’s Thermometer

The frequency of cricket chirps rises with the heat, and you can use them to estimate the temperature wherever you are—no thermometer needed.