Wartime Ice Cream: The Secret Weapon To Boosting Morale
Ice cream has been a morale booster since World War I.
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The Man-Made Jungle Paradise Located in an Airport
Air travel can be a real hassle. But if you happen to have a stop at Changi Airport in Singapore, you’re in for a lush layover.
Places
Cinematic Views From the World's Tallest Outdoor Elevator
Tourists can get to the top of the mountain in under two minutes!
Places
The Quietest Place in America
There are no cell phones, cordless phones, Wi-Fi, microwaves, or even wireless speakers allowed in West Virginia's National Radio Quiet Zone, home to the largest fully steerable radio telescope on Earth.
Science & Technology
Clearing Up Myths About Defibrillators
Despite what you have seen on TV, the device known as an automated external defibrillator (AED) is not meant to restart a heart that has completely stopped.
Vintage & Historical
Off the Rails: When Buster Keaton Pulled Off Silent Film’s Most Expensive Stunt
The infamous stunt involved a steam train traveling across a burning bridge.
Science & Technology
Does a Numb Left Arm Mean a Heart Attack?
“Silent” heart attacks strike one out of five people, reports the CDC.
Places
Ernest Hemingway’s Home Is Inhabited by Six-Toed Cats
The first of the felines was known as Snow White.
Vintage & Historical
The First DMC DeLorean Rolled Off the Assembly Line 40 Years Ago
With a stainless-steel finish, gull-wing doors, and futuristic look, the DeLorean was perfect for this time-traveling franchise.
Animals
Some Animals That Are Much Blinder Than Bats
Bats can see three times better than humans.
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Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
Cartoon of the Day
NASA has an Office of Planetary Protection, just in case we ever find life on other plants.
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!