1976: The Year Apple and Microsoft Changed Tech Forever
1976 gave birth to Apple and Microsoft, sparking the future of innovations in personal computing, AI, cloud technology, and the global digital economy.
The Odd & Curious
The Genius Behind IKEA Furniture & Meatballs
From flat-pack furniture, uncover the engineering behind IKEA’s iconic LACK table and enjoy the story behind their legendary Swedish meatballs.
Devil’s Tower History, Legend and Close Encounters of the Third Kindv
How Devil's Tower became a Wyoming icon shaped by Native legends, unique geology, and its unforgettable role in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Paris Lottery Offers Burial Plots Near Jim Morrison
Paris offers lottery burial plots near Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Chopin in famous cemeteries like Père Lachaise, Montparnasse, and Montmartre.
PlayPhrase: Find Any Movie Quote Instantly
Search 40 million movie quotes and clips instantly with PlayPhrase. Explore by phrase, actor, or language and relive your favorite film moments.
The Mysterious Death of Harry Houdini in Montreal
Harry Houdini’s final days in Montreal mix fate, mystery, and tragedy, ending with his death on Halloween 1926 after pain masked a fatal illness.
Why Bats Became the Ultimate Halloween Symbol
From Celtic bonfires to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, bats evolved from sacred night creatures to spooky Halloween icons fluttering through centuries of folklore.
Charmin’s Forever Roll: A Month Long Toilet Paper Miracle
How many times have you been caught stranded on the porcelain throne, left high and dry because someone could not be bothered to change the toilet paper?
The Sunfish (Mola mola): Nature’s Strangest and Dumbest-Looking Fish
The Sunfish (Mola mola) is often called the dumbest animal alive. Discover how this bizarre, awkward giant thrives as one of the ocean’s strangest survivors.
AOL Dial-Up: Farewell to the Internet’s First Gateway
Farewell AOL Dial-Up: The internet’s first gateway is going silent forever on Sept. 30, 2025—ending a nostalgic era of screeching modems and “You’ve Got Mail!”
Beefeaters, Feminism & Hidden Pubs at the Tower of London
Only two women have ever become Beefeaters. A.J. Clark, the second, joined in 2017 and later donated her uniform, adding to the Tower of London's rich legacy.
Touch Grass: The App That Forces You to Go Outside
Touch Grass is the witty wellness app that helps reduce screen time by forcing users (and kids!) outside before more doomscrolling. Yes, really—go touch grass.