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Tom Skelton: The Serial Killer Court Jester

The original Tom Fool wasn't all fun and games.

15 Easy Steps You Can Take To Be Ready for Anything

From losing a wallet to losing power, unpleasant life events tend to occur when we least expect them. In honor of National Preparedness Month, here are 15 easy steps you can take now to be ready for any situation, big or small.

Where Did the Phrase "Goody Two-Shoes" Come From?

“Goody Two-Shoes” was a real person—or at least, a real fictional character. It was the nickname of the title character in a nursery tale called "The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes," published anonymously around 1765 by John Newbery.

15 Forgotten School Supplies We Should Bring Back

Though the technologies of today are undoubtedly amazing, some of the school supplies of yesteryear were also pretty fantastic.

15 Rules From the Hobo Ethical Code of 1889

Every man (and way of life) has a code.

Nadar [Public domain] // Wikimedia Commons

How an Eccentric French Balloonist Invented Aerial Photography

When Félix Nadar decided he wanted to take photographs of Paris from a hot air balloon in 1855, the idea of aerial photography was, for pretty much everyone else, a faraway dream.

Early Americans Worked Hard to Get Their Caffeine Fix

A thousand years ago, getting a caffeinated beverage wasn't as simple as just walking to the nearest coffee shop

Bear Rehab Teaches Grizzlies Not to Attack Humans

Bear rehabilitation centers give aggressive grizzlies a second chance at living in the wild

For These Penguins, Monogamy Means Doing Your Own Thing

Long distance loving! Every year, southern rockhopper penguin couples court, mate, and raise their chicks—but only for a month or so. Then, it’s off to an extended winter's worth of “me time."

A Brief History of Pie Throwing

That old pie trope was around long before the Three Stooges.

New Rooftop Mural in Norway May Be the Largest in the World

At 226,0040 square feet, "Lilith & Olaf" might beat out the Pueblo Levee Project as the world's largest mural.

All 50 States Reimagined as Food Puns

Oklahummus! Alahama! New Pork! Here are all 50 states reimagined as different types of food by Foodiggity.

Young Readers With This Gene Variant Are Far More Likely to Be Nearsighted

A new study says that kids with a specific gene variant who read at least an hour a day are five times more likely to develop myopia.

Ian Morton via Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Petting This Cute Caterpillar Could Send You To The Hospital

Puss caterpillars look like furry friends, but that fuzz is venomous!

What Were We Thinking? The Top 10 Most Dangerous Ads

While some faulty campaigns were merely the victims of evolving scientific knowledge, many blatantly ignored facts.

Counterfeit Chocolate: Not Just A Thing of the Past

The Aztecs had a market for counterfeit cacao beans, but so do some modern-day chocolatiers.

11 Scientific Benefits of Taking Adventurous Vacations

While lounging by the beach sipping drinks with little umbrellas can be fantastic, a more active, adventurous vacation can actually do more to improve your quality of life.