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That Time Ernest Hemingway's Younger Brother Started His Own Country
Most people have heard of Ernest Hemingway, but what about his younger brother, Leicester? 16 years Ernest's junior, Leicester seemed set to live in …
6 years, 2 months ago
The Ersatz Wild West Shootouts of Palisade, Nevada
During the glory days of the railroad era, the public was gripped by mythic, larger-than-life tales of the Wild West -- people reveled in visions of …
6 years, 2 months ago
The Great Goldfish Gulping Craze That (For Some Reason) Swept America
It's no secret that kids do all sorts of dumb things -- but have you ever swallowed a live goldfish? If so, you're not alone. In fact, it wasn't so l…
6 years, 2 months ago
Pneumatic Tubes: The 'Futuristic' Transport System That's Over 150-Years-Old
Did you ever use on of those neat little pneumatic tubes at the drive-through of your local bank? If so, you may be surprised to learn just how far t…
6 years, 2 months ago
Violet Jessop, the Unsinkable Stewardess Who Survived Three Famous Shipwrecks
Have you ever been on a cruise ship? Have your ship ever sank? This happened not once, not twice, but three times to cabin attendant Violet Jessop. T…
6 years, 2 months ago
Abandoned Ship: What Really Happened Aboard the "Mary Celeste"?
Once upon a time the Mary Celeste was just a ship like any other, ferrying goods to and fro across the oceans -- at least, that is, until December 18…
6 years, 3 months ago
That Time America Fell In Love With Competitive Walking
While people often call baseball the "national pastime" of the United States, there was once another contender for this crown -- the sport known as p…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Weird Stories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Carols
Christmas carols have a storied, strange history. Join the guys on the last day of 2019 as they crack open the eggnog and dive into the ridiculous hi…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Time Salvador Dali Partnered with Walt Disney - Part 2
Salvador Dali and Walt Disney weren't just two of the greatest artistic innovators of their time — they were also close friends with a bromance for t…
6 years, 3 months ago
The Time Salvador Dali Partnered with Walt Disney - Part 1
Salvador Dali and Walt Disney weren't just two of the greatest artistic innovators of their time — they were also close friends with a bromance for t…
6 years, 3 months ago