knives
A Dagger Found in King Tut's Wrappings Was Forged from a Meteorite
Looks like a good knife.
All Stories
canada
What's Going On With the Way Canadians Say 'About'?
It's not pronounced how you think it is.
tornadoes
Watch a Smoke Tornado Swirl in a Soap Bubble
Good, clean, non-destructive fun!
australia
Check Out This Terrifying and Bleeding New Tomato
Be careful.
pirates
Why Do Pirates Wear Earrings?
Yar! Pirates and ear jewelry have a legendary history.
medicine
Veterinarians Remove Goldfish-Sized Tumor From Goldfish
He's feeling fine now.
roman
Found: The Oldest Handwritten Document Ever Discovered in England
It was accidental.
bones
Horse Skull Stolen From The World's Smallest Desert
If you have it, please return.
law
In The Mood For Drama? Go To An Urban Tree Hearing
The people of Somerville, Massachusetts really, really care about trees.
signs
The Lost Secret Sign Language of Sawmill Workers
In the 1970s, sawmill workers could talk about technical matters or insult each other in their own special sign language.
tedium
How the Family Who Got Rich with Hot Pockets Is Giving Away Their Fortune
It's a lot of money.
china
The Extra-Wide, Pink Parking Spots for Women in China
Sexist wonder?
fashion
When American Feminists Were Pilloried for Daring to Wear Bloomers
Turns out that there is no garment that women can't get criticized for wearing.
machines
Watch a Hypnotizing Machine Sort River Rocks by Age
The Jller uses a method that is just as much art as it is science.
canada
Someone Violently Stole This Solid Gold, Diamond-Encrusted Maltese Eagle
It's worth around $5 million.
objects of intrigue
In the 16th Century, the Best Office Decor was a Tiny Rotting Corpse
Miniature memento moris were all the rage for around 300 years.
extra mile
The Irrepressible Palm Tree Tourists Who Travel the World to See Fronds
Just looking for a little bit of paradise.
fleeting wonders
It Was A Record Year For Québécois Maple Syrup Production
Sweet!
