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A circa 1860s lithograph titled "Fire: The horrors of crinoline & the destruction of human life."

7 Very Victorian Ways to Die

In the Victorian era, a glass of water, a beautiful dress, or a brightly colored piece of wallpaper could all spell your doom.

Australian Pals Claim to Have a 25-Year-Old McDonald's Quarter Pounder in Their Possession

Since it was purchased in 1995, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese from McDonald's has traveled the continent of Australia—and it's still in good shape.

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Nagoro, Japan, Is the Creepy Doll Capital of the World

Nagoro, Japan, is home to less than 30 human residents, but hundreds of creepy, life-sized dolls, called kakashi, populate the town.

The Best Way to Get Your Stuck Tongue Out of a Bottle

Kids who find their tongues stuck in juice bottles can experience pain, swelling, or possibly airway obstruction. A technique used to uncork wine bottles could help.

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Wizard Rock, a One-Ton Boulder, Disappears From Prescott National Forest in Arizona

The thief—or thieves—stole the one-ton boulder from the side of the road in Prescott National Forest roughly two weeks ago.

9 Awesomely Odd American Curiosity Shops You Should Visit

Have a penchant for skulls, specimens, or maybe some human-hair jewelry? We’ve got a place for you!

Why Don’t Bugs Eat People’s Bones?

In "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs," Caitlin Doughty explains why human bones usually don't make a very good snack.

History Center of Olmsted County, Christine Rule

Minnesota Museum Announces Winner of Creepy Doll Contest

Dolls with human hair, missing limbs, and eyes that open on their own—these were a few of the dolls that competed in the creepy doll contest at the History Center of Olmsted County.

Elisabeth Demidoff's tomb in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris

The Russian Countess Who Supposedly Wanted Company in Her Tomb

Did the Russian aristocrat Elisabeth Demidoff really offer the family fortune to anyone who would spend a year and a day in her tomb?

This Phone Case Made of Artificial Human Skin Is Designed to Do More Than Creep People Out

If you’ve ever thought something along the lines of, “Phone cases would be so much better if they were made out of human skin”—and let’s face it, who hasn’t—then you’re in luck.

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7 Myths About Mummies

Science has revealed historical truths about mummies, but they just can't shake their association with curses, myths, and Halloween.

‘Legally Haunted’ New York Mansion Is on the Market for $1.9 Million

This Nyack, New York, house has such a notorious reputation for being haunted that the state's Supreme Court ruled the sellers had to warn buyers what they were getting into .

Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail May Be the Creepiest Hike in the Country

Doll's Head Trail in Atlanta's Constitution Lakes Park doubles as a found art exhibit—but the pieces on display are much creepier than what you'd find in a normal museum.

5 Hilarious Discoveries from the 2019 Ig Nobel Prize Winners

From cube-shaped wombat poop to postmen’s scrotal temperatures, these weird science experiments have taught us a lot.

Man Opens Can of Beans, Finds Just One Bean

In Heinz-sight, UK resident Steve Smith should have decided on take-out for his Tuesday night dinner.

Here's Why You Can't Keep Your Loved One's Skull

Mortician Caitlin Doughty explains why you can’t take a human skull home, from a lack of dermestid beetles to vague abuse-of-corpse laws.

Amazing Timelapse Shows Florida Sky Turning Purple Following Hurricane Dorian

The apocalyptic purple clouds that were spotted over Florida following Hurricane Dorian were the result of a perfectly normal phenomenon called scattering.

Read What Happens When a Robot Writes an Episode of Friends

With the help of a recurrent neural network, cartoonist Andy Pandy generated a series of brand-new 'Friends' scripts that are sure to delight fans of the classic sitcom.

The exterior of The Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot, Idaho.

The Best Offbeat Museums to Visit in All 50 States (And Washington, D.C.)

Don't get us wrong: We love museums devoted to art, history, and science as much as the next person—but sometimes, our curiosity demands quirkier territory.

South Carolina Coroner Swears Local Dairy Queen Burgers Are Not Made of Human Flesh

A Dairy Queen in Greenwood, South Carolina, has been forced to fight back against a slate of recent claims that their burgers are made of ... people.

Bielefeld, Germany, Is Offering $1.1 Million If You Can Prove the Conspiracy Theory That It's Not Real

Saying Bielefeld doesn't exist is a common joke in Germany, and now the city is offering a big prize to anyone who can find truth behind the statement.

Autumnal Dessert Spices and Cubed Meat Collide: Pumpkin Spice SPAM Now Exists

The pumpkin spice craze has officially infiltrated the canned meat industry, and it might actually be delicious.

A Security Researcher’s Attempt to Prank the DMV Backfired in a Spectacularly Expensive Way

His cleverly named vanity license plate succeeded in confusing the system, but not exactly how he was hoping.

Marathon Karaoke Session Lands Man in Hospital With a Collapsed Lung

If your lungs are sending you signals to stop hitting those high notes, it’s probably a good idea to listen to them.

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