Old-Timey Insanity

Imaginary Female Trouble. Bad Whiskey. Fell From Horse In War. Novel Reading.

Just a few of the things that could have gotten you committed to the West Virginia Hospital for the Insane back in the 1800s.

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Light the Way

This innovative new type of walkway absorbs sunlight and then glows in the dark.

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U-S-A!

WE’RE NUMBER ONE! At being killed by lawnmowers. Check out what every country leads the world in.

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Your State of Mind

Speaking of maps, this map of the US allows you to match up your personality with the state with which it best fits.

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You Can’t Take It With You

But that didn’t stop Michael Jackson from topping the list of highest earning celebrities by raking in $160 million in the last year.

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Pumpkin Everything

It’s not enough to add pumpkin to muffins, bread, cookies, coffee, lattes, soup and waffles. Now you can turn a pumpkin into a keg.

The Magic of Making Marbles. An expert glassblower shows us how it's done.

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The Marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. It burned brightly and then flamed out quickly.

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The 12 Best So-Bad-They're-Good Episodes of Star Trek. They come from four different series in the adventures of Starfleet.

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The Bizarre Case of New Zealand’s Exploding Pants. This illustrates the danger of new products that aren't thoroughly tested.

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Leather: Grown in a Lab, Without Cows. It's collagen produced by engineered yeast that is essentially the same as tanned animal skin.

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Watch a Rare Video of a Two-Faced Kitten. And learn what might cause a Janus cat to be born that way.

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5 Great Alarm Clocks for Reluctant Wakers. A novel idea could really get your attention first thing in the morning.

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Autumnal Equinox Traditions. How folks say goodbye to summer and hello to fall—at least in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Story Behind the Greatest Internet Recipe Comment of All Time. It was about a brownie recipe, but it escalated quickly.

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Why Is America Losing Ground in the Contest to Grow the World’s Biggest Pumpkin? The largest of the season have been grown in Europe two out of the last three years.

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Sorry, Not Sorry: When Apologizing Makes Things Worse. Adding an apology to a rejection doesn't make you appear any better.

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Driving in Germany is Much Better than Driving in America. And, considering the size of Germany, there's a lot less of it.

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This Cosplayer Transforms Himself into Real Life Versions of Disney Heroes. Jonathan Stryker is a master at becoming a cartoon.

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How the Star Trek Punch Became the Worst Fight Move on TV. A Star Trek stunt coordinator explains why they continue to use the double-handed punch.

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23 College Secrets Your Professors Will Never Tell You. Unless you ask, which is one thing you should do.

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This Guide Will Help You Choose Your Apples Wisely. There's one for every taste and purpose.