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.
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.
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.
