Record labels used to release an artist’s big hit single on the A side of a record or cassette, with some filler on the other side. Here are some cases in which the “filler” was the song the public liked more.
The legendary horror and science-fiction actor recently passed away. But before he ever played Count Dracula or Count Dooku, he was one of England’s most daring soldiers.
It oozes, it undulates, it never stops…and it never goes away. Most people thought Lava Lamps had died and joined Nehru jackets in pop culture heaven. But no—they’re still around. Here’s a quick course on the history and science of lava lamps.
It’s one of the world’s craziest, and most dangerous, annual spectacles. Here are a few quick facts about this strange Spanish event.
Who needs fireworks and barbecues when you’ve got these other “holidays”?
Here are some fun facts about the people you call when there’s something strange in your neighborhood.
Believe it or not, these are real laws, still on the books in the Great White North. (Just like these.)
Thailand is a wonderful country with lots of gorgeous scenery, great food, and strange stuff.
Here are some fun facts about one of Europe’s most beloved annual sporting events.
Clothes make the man. This stuff made men look like buffoons.
In the 1990s, the dream of a fat-free potato chip became a reality…along with some very gross side effects.
Uncle John’s new book, Lists That Make You Go Hmmm… is available now. Here’s another list to tide you over until your order arrives.
No relation…other than having the same name and getting famous.
Beautiful music made by people who you never would’ve thought would make beautiful music together.
Sure, we’ve all heard of bubonic plague, but while “the Black Death” may be the flashiest, there have been plenty of other horrible pandemics.
There are a lot of movies and TV shows about supernatural creatures. But do you know the proper way to defeat vampires, werewolves, witches, witches, and zombies (provided they’re real)?
Better living through robotics. Does the world really need a robotic butt? Maybe not, but, in 2012 Japanese engineer Nobuhiro Takahashi and his colleagues at the University of Electro-Communications in Chofu decided to build one anyway. What did he call his incredibly odd invention? SHIRI, which is a fairly crude Japanese slang term for “buttocks.” […]
It’s a huge break in the music business: being asked to sing on a duet with a major pop star, and the song becomes a hit. But what became of those lucky musicians?
