The Disgusting Truth About Mao Zedong's Personal Hygiene
In 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
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AKC Announces Two New Dog Breeds: Barbet And Dogo Argentino
In a groundbreaking announcement that's sure to change the game, the American Kennel Club announced this week that there are two new dog breeds, the "barbet" and the "dogo Argentino," and that they are definitely not just a pit bull and a poodle.
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30-Foot Tumbleweed Pileup Traps Motorists In Washington
Many people picture tumbleweed as those sad, roughly sheep-sized balls that slowly roll through the main street of an Old West town as a handy visual cue to show just how much of a backwater the place is. But they also have the ability to create 30-foot pileups and trap motorists. Here's the story.
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Sheep Wears Human Bra To Support Saggy Udders
Years of marketing by Big Dairy have calcified the idea that when you've got milk, it does your body good. But that wasn't the case for Rose, a pregnant sheep who needed a bra for her saggy udders. Luckily, a wily vet had a secret weapon. Some might even call it a Victoria's Secret weapon.
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Why We Won't Find Alien Life In 2020
In our relatively short occupation of Planet Earth, humanity has made spectacular technological leaps forward. Will 2020 be the year when we, at long last, make contact with an alien organism? No, probably not. Here's why.
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The Real Reason ToTok App Was Removed By Google And Apple
ToTok might sound like a TikTok rip-off or a watch that's been ripped in half. But tech giants Google and Apple removed the app from their respective Play and App stores after concerns were raised about what Abu Dhabi might be finding out about ToTok users. Here's why.
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The Most Bizarre Things Donald Trump Has Ever Owned
Donald Trump spends his money in weird ways. He boasted a plane with 24-karat gold-plated seat belts and gold-plated bathroom fixtures. He resided in a penthouse with a gold and diamond-encrusted front door. And more. Here are some of the most bizarre things Donald Trump has ever owned.
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Woman Receives Secret Santa Gift From Bill Gates
Ho, ho, holy Windows Vista! That's probably what one woman said after unboxing an 81 lb. package from a very special someone in time for Christmas: Bill Gates.
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45 Year-Old Tortoise Rescued After Starting Fire In Owner's Home
A tortoise is not the most likely animal to survive a house fire, especially when it has played an active part at setting said house on fire. Yet, the Independent reports that such a miracle took place in Essex, Great Britain -- appropriately enough, on Christmas Day.
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The Untold Truth Of Weezer
Weezer has gone through a lot of ups and downs over the years, and there are probably a few twists and turns in their history that you've never heard of. Let's fix that and take a look at the untold truth of Weezer.
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The Real Life 'Werewolf' That Terrorized France In The 1700s
France is an amazing nation, known for everything from world-class cheeses to Napoleon. Werewolves, though? Believe it or not, the late 1700s were a surprisingly scary time to be a French peasant, primarily because an allegedly supernatural creature terrorized hundreds of people.
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This Is The Most Expensive Airplane Ticket In The World
If you think ordinary flights are too pricey, you won't want to know how ludicrously high the most expensive flight in the world is. Or maybe you do? In which case, meet "The Residence" by Etihad Airways. This airline offers the most expensive airplane ticket in the world.
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Stinky, Poisonous Molecule May Indicate Extraterrestrial Life
Odiferous underarms, moldy cheese feet, rancid roadkill and acrid eggs -- there's a lot of stank out there, and generally we want nothing to do with it. But now scientists have identified one of the stinkiest molecules of all as a sign of potential alien life.
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The Most Bizarre Creatures Discovered In 2019
In 2019 alone, the California Academy of Sciences announced the discovery of 71 new species. Some of these animals have insane abilities, some are masters of disguise, while others are just plain weirdos. Here are the most bizarre creatures discovered in 2019.
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The Weirdest Things Spotted On Google Earth
When Google Earth launched in 2001, it was possible to explore the whole world from a brand new angle. Here are the weirdest things spotted on Google Earth.
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Putin's Computer Still Runs 18 Year-Old Windows XP
Everyone knows Windows XP is the pinnacle of Bill Gates' operating systems. It all just worked. Perhaps this is why 18 years after it was released, and long after it has stopped being supported, Windows XP is still Vladimir Putin's OS of choice.
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Toilet Cobras Terrorize Jakarta Citizens
This is the tale of how on December 15th, a man went to the bathroom and found eighteen cobras in his toilet.
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Plants Release Ultrasonic 'Screams' When Stressed
If a tree lands in the forest, but no one is around to hear it, does it make noise? That answer might depend on how upset the tree was about falling. In 2019, Live Science reported that at least some species of plant seem to release "scream[s]" at frequencies humans can't hear when under stress.
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Man Found Living In Secret Bunker On College Property
In November 2019, Milwaukee, Wisconsin police officers discovered an individual living down by the Milwaukee River. They discovered a bunker loaded with weapons, propane tanks, and food. Measuring eight feet deep and 20 feet long, this almost dystopian abode belonged to 41-year-old Geoffrey Graff.
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The Untold Truth Of Dr. Death
The case of Dr. Death, aka Dr. Christopher Duntsch, is terrifying. From the top of his class to life in prison: Here's the untold truth of Dr. Death.
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The Untold Truth Of Roxette
Who were these mysterious Swedes? What made their hit-writing pen so unfathomably sharp? And what have they been up to since they stopped ruling the airwaves? There's only one way to find out. Let's take a look at the untold truth of Roxette.
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Sugar Rush: America Will Import More Sugar This Year Than In Past Forty Years
Why the U.S. is about to import sugar at record numbers.
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A San Francisco Man Was Sentenced To Six Months In Jail For Eating Cookie In Rehab
A San Francisco man was just handed a six month sentence for the crime of eating a cookie in rehab. Surely this can't be how the cookie crumbles?
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The Untold Truth Of Michael Bloomberg
One of the richest people on the planet, Michael Bloomberg has a strange and controversial past. From his business background to his presidential aspirations, here's the untold truth about the billionaire's life.
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The Most Bizarre Toys From The Past Decade
Everyone loves toys, but tastes change. Here are the most bizarre toys from the decade of 2010-2019.
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Pigeons With Tiny Cowboy Hats Keep Popping Up In Las Vegas
According to USA Today, some scrub is going around putting cowboy hats on pigeons. And while that sounds kinda cute and funny, because it is, it's also not good, because they're using glue.
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The Untold Truth Of The Tesla Cybertruck
Ever since its launch (which went a bit wrong) the Cybertruck has seized the world's attention. Between the fun name, the size, the power, and the look, this is a vehicle that would seem more at home in a science fiction movie than real life. Here's the untold truth of the Tesla Cybertruck.
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