The Deserted Kingdom of Burj al Babas
The luxury residential town that never was.
Animals
Could Alligators Survive in the Sewers of New York City?
The city sewer commissioner once staged a gator hunt.
Animals
Introducing Golden Rae, the One-Eared Unicorn Dog!
Against all odds, little Rae pulled through and went on to make a full recovery – albeit, with one unique feature.
Places
All About Muang Boran, the World's Largest Open-Air Museum
The world's largest outdoor museum occupies 300 acres just outside Bangkok – and in case you're wondering, that's about 227 football fields put together!
Art & Fashion
This Popular Accessory Was Worn by Royalty and Prostitutes
From ancient Egypt to the 1990s, the choker has a long and complex history.
Animals
Weirdest Mating Rituals in the Animal Kingdom
Autumn spiders kill and wrap up a rival male as an edible gift to his leggy lady friend!
Vintage & Historical
The Bizarre History of White House Pets
From presidential pups to Billy the hippo, the White House has seen it all.
Vintage & Historical
Are They Real? The Dubious History of Chastity Belts
They may be more real today than they were in the Medieval era.
Food
George Washington Carver Didn’t Invent Peanut Butter
Carver was still an extraordinary scientist, even turning down a job from Thomas Edison.
Food
Stuff Your Face With These Weird Food Combinations
Contrary to what your parents told you when you were young, food is meant to be played with!
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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!