Jetpack Man (and the History of Jetpacks!)
by ‘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?
Category: Weird and Wild
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.
The Secret History of Ambien
Ambien is the world’s most popular sleeping tablet. Side effects include; sleep driving, night terrors and sexting.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About the English Language
The English language has a long history, full of detours, adventures, and cul-de-sacs. Here are 9 things you don’t know, about the world’s most utilised …