rats
An Australian Island Paradise's Century-Long Rat War
Humans, rodents, and owls have waged battle over Lord Howe and its lovely palms.
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legos
5 Amazing LEGO Jobs Currently Open
If you're tired of your day job, there are hundreds of careers available with LEGO.
turkey
Horse Racing Rules Found on 2,000-Year-Old Tablet
"This was a beautiful rule."
software
The History of GeoWorks, Microsoft Windows' Upstart '90s Competitor
AOL's also involved.
cuba
American Cruise Ship Arrives in Cuba for the First Time Since 1978
It's been a long time.
sponsored
The Unfathomable Collection of Lonnie Hammargren
One of Las Vegas's greatest wonders is hidden in the middle of suburbia.
octopus
Watch This Sneaky Octopus Roll Around the Ocean Floor in a Coconut
The shell-loving cephalopod takes an unusual approach to underwater transportation.
australia
Bitcoin's Creator Unmasks Himself After Months of Suspicion
But doubts still linger.
map monday
Get Hypnotized By This Interactive Map of the Winds
Using live meteorological data, it shows every wave and gust on the planet.
military history
The Combat Ration Collectors Who Eat Decades-Old Military Meals
Beef stew from 1983, anyone?
hawaii
Inside the Bizarre, Racist Scheme to Import Siberian Workers to Hawaii in 1909
The laborers were to work in sugarcane fields, and also render the islands less Asian.
bathrooms
Beijing's Latest 'Toilet Revolution' Includes ATMs and Free Wifi
They're getting fancy.
shipwrecks
Found: Captain Cook’s Ship
Rhode Island researchers may have finally pinpointed the ship's resting place.
for sale
For Sale: Rare Picasso Tableware that Could Fetch Millions
A complete set on auction for the first time.
gold
How to Raise an Army by Debasing Your Currency and Screwing Your Neighbor
During the 17th century "Kipper und Wipper" crisis, German states made bad coins and tried to pawn them off on neighboring states.
fascism
The Fascist Building in Upper Manhattan
The Casa Italiana has a complicated history on Columbia University's campus.
linguistics
Singaporean English Is Almost Impossible to Pick Up
Wah lao! Why can't I speak Singlish?
army
Army General Inadvertently Creates Stir with Mention of 'Little Green Men'
Alien and conspiracy fans want to believe.
