Pelorus Jack: Covert Operative or Cuddly Compass?
Pelorus Jack was a dolphin who guided ships in colonial New Zealand. The Māori believed that he was a taniwha named Tuhirangi in the guise of a dolphin.
Cadaver Dogs: Trained to Smell Dead Bodies
The canine nose is hundreds of thousands of times more sensitive and far more adept at tracking targets than even the keenest hunter.
Cat Poop Coffee: The Dark Side of the Luxury Beverage
Kopi luwak, otherwise known as “cat poop coffee,” is the world’s most expensive coffee. But there’s a dark side to the industry, which has been criticized in recent years.
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.
