College Weekend
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
Every once in a while, we hand over the keys to college and graduate students. Here's what they've come up with in the past.
8 of History's Greatest Cat Ladies
Why Do Some Coffees Have Bubbles on Top?
10 Reasons Babies Are Tiny Superhumans
6 Types of Witches From Around the World
A Brief History of Nylon
Can Too Much Spicy Food Burn Off Your Taste Buds?
The Secret Pastimes of 7 Famous Philosophers
They're just like us!
How the Civil War Broke Up the Camel Corps
In 1855, Jefferson Davis successfully convinced Congress to fund the very first Camel Corps.
How Musicians Put Hidden Images in Their Songs
Why Can't Some Men Grow Facial Hair?
Facial hair is a symbol of virility and wisdom (not to mention a wonderful enhancement to a male body). But that doesn't mean a man who suffers from boy face—meaning, he can't cultivate a beard—isn't wise or manly. So why can't some men grow facial hair?
10 Vocab Words from ‘The Big Lebowski’
Lebowski isn't just a comedy about the misadventures of a lovable stoner—the movie uses sophisticated words and concepts for some intellectual humor. Use any of these 10 words in casual conversation, and you can hold your head up high.
6 Signs That Reality is Catching Up with Science-Fiction
Albert Einstein once said, “I never worry about the future, it comes soon enough.” He was right—it’s just taken us a bit longer to get there than we expected.
Why Do Hollywood Movies Cost so Much to Make?
As they say, it takes money to make money, and Hollywood is certainly spending its fair share.
13 University-Sanctioned Paranormal Research Projects
The existence of paranormal phenomena is one of those things you’re usually either heartily for or against. In case you’re on the fence about the subject, here’s a list of 13 of the most prominent university sanctioned (and unsanctioned) odysseys into par
9 Pointlessly Expensive Items You Can Buy
Some expensive stuff that people choose to spend their money on—jet skis and yachts, or really anything water-based—is pretty cool. But things are weird ... and then some are just absurd.