How to Be Entertaining: 10 Simple Instructions from 1904
Being the life of the party was hard in the early 20th century. Here are 10 tips directly from 1904 to help the uninteresting.
Being the life of the party was hard in the early 20th century. Here are 10 tips directly from 1904 to help the uninteresting.
Snow monkeys (also known as Japanese macaques) are a cute, fun-loving bunch. Adorable as they may be, there’s much more to this primate than just a pretty face.
These folks, falsely declared dead, came out stronger on the other side.
Aspiring Eagle Scouts no longer sew these patches onto their merit badge sashes, much to the chagrin of taxidermists and almond farmers everywhere
A semordnilap (itself a semordnilap of “palindromes”) makes a completely different word when spelled backwards.
The 1964–'65 World’s Fair opened in New York City 50 years ago today, bringing a plethora of innovative exhibits to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens.
New technology and innovative techniques have allowed researchers to breathe new digital life into long-lost analog artifacts.
With NBA action back in full swing, you've probably added "own a professional basketball team" to your list of goals. Here's how the league's current owners earned the cash to make it happen.
Yes, giant isopods are kind of creepy looking. But they're also kind of cute! Here are a few things we know about these internet-beloved creatures.
These letters may not have contained the responses the candidates were hoping for, but a memorable rejection is better than a cold form letter from human resources.
Spinosaurus is one mysterious critter. Why don’t we know more about it? Blame the Nazis (seriously). Here are 10 remarkable factoids about this incredible dino.
Movie trailers have a difficult job. They have to condense a full feature film into an exciting, bite-sized morsel without giving away too much. Some do the former great, but blow it when it comes to the latter. Here are 12 trailers that are packed with s
Most of these home remedies work by overwhelming the vagus nerve, which causes hiccups when it becomes irritated, with another sensation.
Hey, what’re you laughing at? Psychologists debate whether humor arises simply from absurdity and incongruity, from a need to relieve tension, or from a desire to feel superior. Academics have identified 41 humor techniques, 10 of which are listed below.
Tired of giving your kids the same green plastic shreds and dead-eyed chocolate bunnies every Easter? Pinterest has some creative alternatives for you.
This once-beloved comedy was suddenly transformed into the most notorious play ever written on April 14, 1865—the night John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
There are various hidden Easter Eggs, jokes, and little timewasters in almost every Google web service, product, or new device.
A look at what today’s traditions owe to evil spirits, dental hygiene, and Queen Victoria.
Disney's classic "It's A Small World" ride turned 50 this week! Here are a few facts to celebrate.
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
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.
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.
Alligators are pretty cool as they are, but new discoveries about the reptilian ambush predators are adding to their repertoire.
Every month on the 11th, we run a bunch of lists of 11. Rudie Obias gets us started.