The Strange World of Facial Pareidolia
by Facial Pareidolia is the tendency of humans to see faces in random shapes and objects. It has been observed in other primates, and even in Artificial Intelligence.
Category: Weird and Wild
The Real Life Inspiration for Nightmare on Elm Street
The real life inspiration for Nightmare on Elm Street was a mysterious psychological condition, linked to the Cambodian civil war. Its cause is still unknown.
Jetpack Man (and the History of Jetpacks!)
‘Jetpack Man’ has been spotted over LAX international airport several times in the last year. Is it a clever prank, or has someone finally created a real jetpack?
The Centennial Light: The Lightbulb Burning for 100 Years
In a firehouse in small town California, is a lightbulb that has burned for 100 years. Known as The Centennial Light, its inventor was a French electronics genius.
Desert Bus: The Worst Video Game Ever Created
Created by stage magicians as a joke, the worst video game ever made has found an unlikely second life, raising funds to help sick children. Welcome, to Desert Bus.
8 Strange Origins of Common Phrases
The English language is littered with unusual words and terms. Here are 8 strange origins of common phrases.
The History of MDMA
The history of MDMA is long and wild, featuring German scientists, CIA experiments, avant-garde therapy and all night partying.
Kitten Overboard
Henry Fielding is a literary legend; the 18th century author of the classic ‘Tom Jones’. In 1754, he witnessed a kitten go overboard.
8 Amazing Facts About Argentina
I recently spent a month in Argentina. It is quite a place; lively, with a rich history. Here are 8 things I learned, exploring the country.
The Rise and Fall of Flares
Flares seem like the essential piece of 1970’s fashion, but they were actually invented more than 200 years ago.