The Odd & Curious

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.

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!”

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 is the witty wellness app that helps reduce screen time by forcing users (and kids!) outside before more doomscrolling. Yes, really—go touch grass.

Adorable owls wrapped in towels tell real rescue stories. Explore wildlife rehab, animal care, and the healing power of compassion—one owl at a time.

Elliot, a dog rescued from Cairo, finds hope in California with prosthetic legs and a loving family—an inspiring story of compassion, resilience, and humanity.

Explore 60 years of The Doors with Apple Maps’ new guide featuring 20 legendary locations—from Los Angeles music venues to Jim Morrison’s grave in Paris.

Inbox revolution! Celebrate National Email Day on April 23 and honor the tech that changed the world—thanks to email pioneer Ray Tomlinson.

WD-40: More than just a lubricant! Discover its surprising uses, fun facts, and the fascinating 1950s origin of this legendary blue can of liquid magic.

From a 1970s marketing gimmick to a viral sensation, Pet Rock made millions—now it’s even hitched a ride on Mars! Discover its wild legacy and cultural impact.

Check out the Haskell Free Library & Opera House—where a U.S. library has no books, an opera house has no stage, and you can stand in two countries at once!

Denmark’s PostNord is ending letter delivery by 2025 after 400 years! With mail volumes down 90%, letters will soon be history. Why? Because no one sends them anymore!