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Drunk Text Expectations Vs. Drunk Text Realities
Sometimes text messages can be hard to understand. This is especially true when someone drunk texts you after throwing back a few (or more) shots. The text they think they are sending is usually not […]
Japanese Honeybees Use Their Brains to Cook Enemies
Japanese honeybees’ response to a hive-invading giant hornet is efficient and dramatic; they form a “bee ball” around it, serving to cook and asphyxiate it. Now, researchers in Japan have measured the brain activity of […]
Beer Company Plans a “Men Only” Island
An Australian beer company has acquired an island that they plan to transform into a men’s only retreat. It will be called XXXX Island and will be filled with manly things to do such as […]
Mystery of Hitler’s Deputy’s Death Deepens
In a newly declassified report, the death scene of Hitler’s deputy Rudolph Hess and his alleged suicide note have been revealed. Newly released pictures show the electrical cord Hess is believed to have hung himself […]
Mr. Universe 1952 Turns 100
Indian body builder Manohar Aich celebrated his 100th birthday on March 17. Aich is only 4 foot 11 inches tall, but is still pretty buff. He won the Mr. Universe title in London in 1952.
When Should I Not Use WD-40?
It seems like WD-40 can be used to lubricate just about any moving metal part. But is this true? Are there instances when WD-40 can be harmful?
Car Bomb Jello Shots Blow Up Your Liver for St. Patrick’s Day
For some reason, we humans love to make solid foods liquid, and liquid foods solid. Key Lime Pie Martini? White Russian Ice Cream? I rest my case. Today, in honor of St. Paddy’s Day, we’re […]
15 Vintage Theater Posters
Theater buffs rejoice: these beautiful lithographs allow us a glimpse into a bygone era of vaudeville shows, plays, and novelty acts that were staged between 1893 and 1907. Some of these performances may seem alien, […]
23 Totally Ridiculous Outfits People Actually Wore in the Past
We’re always so busy criticizing the latest fashion crimes of modern celebrities like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, but little do we realize how far we’ve progressed when it comes to (what should be the simple […]
From Rainbow Parties to Butt-Chugging: A Timeline of Moral Panics in the Last Decade
We know: it’s hard to keep track of all of the many moral panics we’ve encountered over the last ten years or so. Which is why we’ve collected all of them into a handy, convenient […]
