Blood in the Water: The Real-Life Shark Attacks That Inspired Jaws
Two weeks, five attacks, and four deaths transformed sharks into a symbol of terror.
Food
The Surprisingly Popular Chocolate Bars Made With Blood
Just how much blood did these over-the-counter supplements contain? A minimum of five percent cow’s blood.
Vintage & Historical
Disneyland’s Wonderful Wizard of Bras
Once upon a time, Main Street, USA, peddled brassieres and panties.
Science & Technology
The Real-Life Story Of The Boy In The Bubble
He wore a $50,000 NASA-built suit to explore life as a “normal” kid.
Animals
Smidget: The 21-Inch Star-Studded Steed
This tiny dynamo came with massive star power.
Vintage & Historical
The Donner Party: Horror and Cannibalism in the Mountains
One member of the party lived in infamy due to his penchant for human flesh.
Places
The Great Wall Has Stood for Centuries Thanks To Sticky Rice
In China, some ancient building techniques proved downright delicious…
Vintage & Historical
Beauty and Brawn: How Female Circus Performers Rewrote the Rules
From sharpshooters to human cannonballs, check out these gender-role-defying entertainers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Animals
Beauty and the Beast: The Wild History of Female Animal Trainers
Let’s take a look at some of the first women to perform as animal trainers and the daring career paths they forged along the way.
Vintage & Historical
Female Circus Performers: Overcoming the Odds
Find out about some of the most inspiring women to ever grace circus and sideshow stages.
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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!