What is Vegan Leather Anyway?
Is vegan leather ethical? It depends, but a new generation of vegan leather products are trying to usurp real leather as a sustainable replacement.
You Need to Know about the Loudest Sound Ever
In 1883, a volcano erupted on a small island in Indonesia with such force that it tore the island in two and resulted in the Loudest Sound Ever.
Cocaine Bear of Kentucky: When Animals Go Wild
Pablo EskoBear died after ingesting 40 kg of cocaine. He now stands as a lesson to us all in the Kentucky for Kentucky Fun Mall.
Church of Euthanasia: How Far Would You Go to Save the Planet?
A religious organization founded in 1992, the Church of Euthanasia was known for its radical acts to save the planet by reducing the number of humans in it.
La Pascualita: The Mexican Corpse Bride
Legend has it that this mannequin in a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico, is the shop owner’s daughter, who died on her wedding day.
Black Diamond Apples: The Rare, Tibetan, High Altitude Fruit
Grown in the mountainous region of Nyingchi, Tibet, Black Diamond apples are such a deep purple color that they appear black.
Queering the Map: Documenting memories, moments and experiences
A collaborative mapping project created by Montreal-based Lucas LaRochelle, Queering the Map started as a class project, which has since grown to a shared community space for all.
Depressed? Try Hugging An Emotional Support Alligator
Wally, a five-foot-long alligator, is a registered emotional support alligator who helps Joie Henney of York County, Pennsylvania, deal with his depression.
The Dragon’s Breath Pepper – The Devil’s Red Raisins!
More than twice as hot as the ghost pepper, the Dragon’s Breath pepper is so lethal that it must be carried in a sealed container.
The Secret Treasure Hunt of Byron Preiss
Byron Preiss’s novel The Secret set in motion a 30-year treasure hunt for 12 treasures scattered across Canada and the U.S.—only three of which have been found
Antilia: The Biggest House in the World
Two-billion-dollar monstrosity houses family of five in Mumbai, where 41.3% of the population live in slums
Warsaw Radio Mast Led the World until 2009
World’s tallest structure collapsed in 1991 after years of neglect
Did the Italian Prime Minister In-waiting Just Get Caught Lying on his CV?
Come on, everyone does it don’t they? But is it different when a politician allegedly lies on their CV? Italian Prime Minister elect, Giuseppe Conte, faces accusations of embellishment and generally bullshitting loads on his CV.
Meals are Free At The Chennai Community Fridge
A local doctor, Dr. Issa Fathima Jasmine, supported by her community is spearheading the fight against hunger with the Chennai community fridge.
A Danish Crown Prince Doesn’t Walk Into a Bar
Strict new lockout laws in Australia prevented Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark from downing some tinnies with his cobbers.
Chinese Gangsta Grannies Jailed in Loan Shark Sting
You talkin’ to me? Over a dozen members of a gangster granny debt collection racket have been jailed in Henan province, China.
Sicilian Firefighters Accused of Arson
15 Volunteer firefighters in Ragusa, Sicily, have been arrested after being caught deliberately starting fires so they would be called to extinguish them.
Chinese Muggles Sack Party Officials For Casting Spells
Two Chinese officials have been dismissed from the country’s ruling Communist Party and face charges for allegedly casting spells and geomancy.
