The Odd & Curious

From WWII origins to garage fixes, duct tape became the ultimate quick-fix tool. A look at its history, pop culture fame, and the science behind its stick.

Artemis II hype fades fast, but the Moon remains wild. Explore 50 strange lunar facts, from moonquakes to lost Apollo 11 tapes and eerie space mysteries.

Chris Espinosa joined Apple at 14 and stayed for 50 years. His early shares are now worth millions, making his story one of Silicon Valley’s most unique careers.

TED-Ed: From electronics to snacks, silica gel packets are everywhere. Learn what happens if you eat them and the science that keeps items dry and safe.

A personal look at Powers of Ten, the iconic documentary that explores the scale of the universe and continues to inspire curiosity decades later.

Tired of iTunes and fragmented music libraries? Parachord offers a fresh open-source approach that brings your streams, playlists, and local files together.

Learn about working with real estate agents, dual agency pitfalls, and why bold, comic-inspired branding captures attention in a crowded market.

The limits of hair growth are deeply personal, shaped by DNA, health, and time. By understanding the biology, history, and care behind long hair, you can gain insight into your own hair’s potential and perhaps unlock the secrets to growing it longer than you ever imagined.

The Norwegian Consumer Council report explains ensh*ttification, the slow decline of digital platforms as ads grow, features vanish, and users get squeezed. An Ensh*ttificator is hard at work right now polishing the next update and thinking, “Perfect. That’s just crappy enough.”

A dad finds himself giving his twenty-something daughter an unexpected life lesson: how to write an old-fashioned paper check. The moment turns into a humorous look at the generational gap between digital payments and old-school banking, with a nostalgic detour into quirky promotions like the long-forgotten “Toaster Rule.”

Today is Friday the 13th, which means at least three of your friends have probably already texted you something like, “Be careful today!” as if the calendar suddenly turned into a horror movie soundtrack. But before you cancel your plans, hide under the covers, or avoid ladders, it’s worth asking a very logical question: Is Friday the 13th actually unlucky, or is it just bad math mixed with good storytelling?

Why do tongues stick to frozen poles? The phenomenon called “tundra tongue” reveals the surprising science behind a classic winter dare and its painful results. Nearly all incidents involved kids between the ages of 1 and 16, with about 60 percent involving boys.