WEIRD

The road through the Guyanese jungle leading to the Jonestown compound.

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.

7 Cases of Alleged Spontaneous Human Combustion

The cause of death in these mysterious cases has, at one time or another, been reported as spontaneous human combustion—but there was often a more realistic explanation.

Popeye’s New Pickle Menu Includes Pickle Glaze Wings and Briny Lemonade

The pickle menu was originally conceived as an April Fool’s joke, but now it’s very real.

KFC’s Finger Lickin’ Toothpaste Tastes Just Like Chicken

The toothpaste brand Hismile and KFC teamed up for a toothpaste that allegedly tastes like the original recipe. Would you brush with it?

Dead whales were once thought to have health benefits.

Blubber Bath: When Dead Whale Carcasses Were Used as Health Cures

In 1890s Australia, chronic pain sufferers flocked to a cure: a rotting whale corpse.

10 April Fools’ Pranks That Went Horribly Awry

Everyone loves a good April Fools’ prank—unless it results in armed law enforcement surrounding your home.

The 10 States Most Likely to Survive an Alien Invasion

Did your state make the list of state most likely to endure an extraterrestrial encounter?

9 Bizarre Things People Found Inside Their Walls

From valuable paintings to dirty underwear, there’s no telling what could be lurking behind the sheetrock.

The Story Behind the World’s Oldest (Pet) Ham

It’s 123 years old. Oh, and it’s still edible.

King Henry with Cardinal Wolsey, circa 1528.

A 16th-Century Guide to Pooping at King Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace

Discover how King Henry VIII and other members of the Tudor nobility handled going to the bathroom in the mid-1500s. (Spoiler: There was velvet involved, but it still wasn’t pretty.)

Would you spend a few bucks on some gently used homing pigeons?

5 of the Most Bizarre Auctions in History

Almost anything can be put up for auction. Bidding on collectibles is one thing, but these five auctions offered items you won’t find on eBay.

12 Weird Things That Have Washed Ashore

From a bag of human hands to LEGO bricks and rubber duckies, some very weird things have washed up on the world's beaches.

Meet Whitetop, the Oldest Living Llama - Guinness World Records

27-Year-Old Therapy Llama Is Officially the Oldest of His Species

Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.

Japan Is Now Home to the World’s Smallest Park

Oregon‘s Mill Ends Park is no longer the smallest in the world. The title now belongs to a park in Nagaizumi Town, Japan.

The Story Behind the Giant Inflatable Union Rat

If you're from a town with a strong union presence, you know that if new commercial construction happens without union labor, protests often follow.

Meet “Cheetozard,” the Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto That Sold For More Than $80,000

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

Grab Your Antacid and Try These Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites

Satisfy your cookie dough and spice cravings at the same time.

Rate of Inflation: Cleveland's Great Balloon Incident of 1986

A record-setting launch of 1.5 million helium balloons was fun until it wasn’t.

It was not the first time someone has sued a deity.

The Politician Who Sued God

In the world of politics, nobody is safe from a well-executed smear campaign.

The Tortured Soul of Mr. Delicious, Fast Food’s Most Bizarre Mascot

The middle-aged Mr. D promoted Rax Roast Beef by complaining about his mid-life crisis and nursing a hangover.

Rupert Holmes played piano on “Timothy,” a song he wrote about cannibalism.

When the Guy Behind “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” Wrote a Song About Cannibalism

Rupert Holmes hoped his controversial tune would get banned from the radio.

Jamie Kennedy, Mariah Carey, and Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

10 Wild and Weird New Year’s Eve TV Moments

A look back at some of the times that the small screen celebrated the year’s end in unpredictable fashion.

Halloween isn't the only holiday with superstitions.

Odd Lang Syne: 7 Creepy New Year’s Superstitions That’ll Keep You Up Past Midnight

Some New Year’s superstitions and traditions are spookier than others, but these are some of those most memorable from around the world.

What Did This Physical Feature Say About You, According to Popular 19th Century Pseudoscience?

For thousands of years, physiognomy—pseudoscience that purports to divine a person’s character from their physical appearance—was accepted as valid fact. Can you guess which characteristics were linked to which physical feature?