Is a Dog's Mouth Actually Cleaner Than a Human's?
Many of us enjoy kisses from our pups safe in the belief that dogs’ mouths have fewer germs than our own. But how does canine oral cleanliness really stack up to that of humans?
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When Muhammad Ali Tried to Reunite the Beatles
The heavyweight boxer was a confessed Beatles fan!
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Vintage & Historical
The “Shocking” Truth About Benjamin Franklin’s Discovery
Kites with keys aside, people have known about electricity for centuries.
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The Train Crash That Scared the Dickens out of Charles Dickens
The tragic event that forever changed Dickens' life. Here’s what you need to know about the train crash that scared the dickens out of Charles Dickens.
Animals
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Giant Squid
Giant squids are among the world’s largest, most fascinating, and most mysterious animals. Let's dive in and learn all about the giant squid.
Art & Fashion
This Popular Accessory Was Worn by Royalty and Prostitutes
From ancient Egypt to the 1990s, the choker has a long and complex history.
Animals
Weirdest Mating Rituals in the Animal Kingdom
Autumn spiders kill and wrap up a rival male as an edible gift to his leggy lady friend!
Animals
Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Stop the Pain?
Don't believe everything you see on TV.
Vintage & Historical
The Bizarre History of White House Pets
From presidential pups to Billy the hippo, the White House has seen it all.
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Are They Real? The Dubious History of Chastity Belts
They may be more real today than they were in the Medieval era.
Food
George Washington Carver Didn’t Invent Peanut Butter
Carver was still an extraordinary scientist, even turning down a job from Thomas Edison.
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Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
Cartoon of the Day
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!