The Prequel to Pancakes: A Recipe From Ancient Rome
Before buttermilk batter topped with sugary syrups, the prequel to pancakes was a bit more eggy.
Vintage & Historical
Ben Franklin’s Killer Instrument: The Glass Armonica
Ben Franklin’s armonica was becoming a true icon in the music world... until it started wreaking havoc on the minds and bodies of performers and their audiences.
Sports
The First Modern Olympics Gave Out Participation Medals
To this day, Olympians, judges, dignitaries, members of the committee, and officials still receive their participation medal from the International Olympic Committee.
People
Eden: The Survival Show That Didn’t Tell Contestants It Was Canceled
“What if you could start all over, would you?” That’s the question that launched Britain’s 2016 series, Eden—a show that forgot to tell contestants they were no longer on air.
Vintage & Historical
Lady Liberty's Roundabout Journey to New York
While nearly 3.5 million admirers visit the Statue of Liberty each year, her journey to Liberty Island almost didn't happen!
Science & Technology
Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They're Buried
With just the right conditions, a corpse can turn into soap!
People
Paying Tribute to Mr. Chillal's Record-Breaking Nails
One by one, the fingernails of Mr. Shridhar Chillal were removed—the longest measuring at a length of 77.87 inches.
Pop Culture
Take a Seat in Carrie Fisher’s Director’s Chair
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ went through quite a few name changes before director George Lucas landed on the title we recognize today.
Pop Culture
Kitbashed Blaster: How Han Solo’s Iconic Weapon Was Made
Directors used a Japanese model cap gun to create the blaster in future films.
People
Go Inside Clara Glen Pet Cemetery
From Rex the Wonder Dog to the Atlantic City high-diving horses, more than 4,000 animals call this New Jersey cemetery their final resting place.
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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!