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According to Herodotus—known as "the Father of History" as well as "the Father of Lies"—the ancient world was a very weird place.
The Eccentric Entrepreneur Who Put Bhutan on the Map With Talking Postage Stamps
In 1972, Bhutan released a set of stamps that could be used to mail a letter—or be played on a turntable.
How to Exercise Like Franz Kafka
The Bohemian writer was interested in more than one kind of metamorphosis.
Understanding Matpakke—Norway's National Packed-Lunch Obsession
How a bland sandwich became a Norwegian delicacy.
5 Ways Grimm's Fairy Tales Changed After the First Edition
We rounded up some of the more surprising aspects of the first edition that were later cleaned up or scrubbed from the text altogether.
You Can View a Rare First Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica Online
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Orson Welles's War of the Worlds Broadcast Might Not Have Caused Mass Panic
It was 80 years ago that a radio broadcast caused the public to panic ... but did it really?
"Enter and Be Damned!": The Macabre Clubs of Belle Epoque Paris
Get your cholera-themed beverages right here!
Climate Change Is Threatening Nearly All UNESCO Sites Around the Mediterranean
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10 Revolutionary Facts About Poldark
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10 Ways to Identify a Witch
7. Note the number of pets she has.
11 Inspiring Facts About Eleanor Roosevelt
On Eleanor Roosevelt's wedding day, then-President Theodore Roosevelt walked her down the aisle. Read on for more surprising facts about the first lady and diplomat.
David Shrigley's Inflatable 'Swan-Things' Come to Life in 12-Minute Cycles
You'll need to be patient if you want to witness the full effect.
Gustav Klimt's Masterpieces Get a 21st-Century Makeover at Paris's First Digital Fine Arts Museum
The museum is housed in a gargantuan former foundry.
Study Confirms Growing Up in a Home Filled With Books Is Good for You
New research confirms that people who grow up with books at home tend to have higher reading comprehension and better mathematical and digital communication skills.
What Movie Was Responsible for the Creation of the PG-13 Rating?
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas both had a little to do with it.
Cottingley Fairy Photos That Fooled Arthur Conan Doyle Sold for More Than $26,000
The images were at the center of one of the most notorious hoaxes in history.
A New London Art Installation Is Designed to Make You Cry
The artist calls it "forced empathy."
David Hockney Designed Westminster Abbey's Newest Stained Glass Window—on an iPad
The reviews have been mixed.
The Disgusting Victorian Cemetery That Helped Change Burials in London Forever
Enon Chapel was separated from its burial pit by just a thin layer of creaky floorboards.
8 of the Weirdest Items in the Smithsonian's Archives
The famous museum keeps millions of items from public view, including a 17-foot long beard and a combat vest made for pigeons.
6 Fall Festivals Around the World That Celebrate Animals
From monkeys to sheep to the humble woolly worm, animals take center stage at these global autumn celebrations.
A Handy Disney Fan Recreated Fantasyland in His Basement
There are even light settings that go from day to night, plus crowd sounds.