10 of the Most Expensive Typos in History
An ode to proofreaders.
An ode to proofreaders.
There's a lot of language in movies that you can't show on TV. We're so used to the standard ways of dubbing over words for TV that we hardly notice them—but sometimes the dubs or alternate versions do something so unusual that they stand out.
Ever wonder if the actors who voice the villains are just as mean-looking as their on-screen counterparts? Wonder no more. For the most part, the answer is no—but there are definitely a few uncanny resemblances in the bunch.
An Oregon teen with Down syndrome joins an unrivaled group who have scaled, snowboarded, and rocked out on Mount Everest.
Sometimes called safe rooms, these fortified bunkers are meant to shelter people during an attack, a burglary, or an extreme weather event. Here's a sampling of the real-life safe rooms we discovered in private homes and on the market.
Through thousands of years of knowledge and learning, we’ve developed extremely advanced intelligence as a species, especially when compared to other animals. But what made us so unique? What evolutionary paths did we take that others did not? The theorie
In honor of the longest running sci-fi series in history, let’s take a look at some of the fantastic creations made by the show’s worldwide legion of fans.
Over the last two decades, some truly astonishing new discoveries have been made, spanning just about every conceivable topic in the biology, behavior, and evolution of the dinosaurs featured in Jurassic Park since the film was released 20 years ago.
These lawsuits are so bizarre, they should be put in a muse—oh, wait.
No one knows who pulled the first prank, but it’s safe to say that humans have been hoaxing each other for well over 1000 years. Here are some of the oldest pranks on record.
Happy April Fool’s Day! And while today is a good day to be skeptical of any unusual news you hear, do keep in mind that, sometimes, the truth is stranger than pranks.
The producers of Game of Thrones did the smart thing when they hired language creator David Petersen to work out realistic languages for the show. This season fans will be getting to know two new languages, High and Low Valyrian. But before you start tryi
Every spring, just as the cherry blossoms enter full bloom in Washington DC, so begins the run on Peeps. Yes, Peeps. Those adorable and brightly colored balls of sugar and gelatin, molded to resemble all manner of Easter-type creatures. But since their in
Does pulling pranks in childhood lead to success later in life? Judging from the youthful shenanigans of these five famous people, the answer might be yes.
Minor League baseball has been an American staple for over a century. Among the roughly 245 Minor League teams scattered across the nation, some have acquired some rather unusual names. Here are 11 of the oddest.
While “bejeweled” phone cases and other accessories are commonplace these days, some objects covered in crystals and jewels are decidedly more unusual.
Courtney Cox and Matthew Perry (Monica and Chandler!) are not the only beloved characters to find themselves reuniting on the same small screen
As April Fools’ Day approaches, here are six people who went to great lengths to pull some one-of-a-kind pranks.
As tempting it may be to be the first in your circle to purchase and use a new product, there’s reason to abstain until the kinks of a first generation model have been worked out.
Here's a whole bunch of strange facts about all the people who have been President of the United States, including the one named Leslie.
Taboos against what we would consider pretty mild exclamations led swearers of years past to come up with creative substitutions, and they've left their mark on our vocabulary.
There are three fathers of invention when it comes to nearly every car on the road today: Otto, Diesel, and Atkinson. They all had one thing in common, besides facial hair worthy of hipster envy: a drive to improve the efficiency of the engines available
Swimming pools, fancy cars, and a lawyer on speed dial — they're all the trappings of fame. Sometimes when notable people fight the law, we all win.
The game of kings is a mainstay of science fiction and fantasy. Sometimes it’s on screen or on the page, and sometimes it's an influencing factor. Here are 22 famous examples.