Bennies From Heaven!
Does your employer provide job benefits? Not all do, of course. So if you’re job hunting, here are a few companies that offer some fantastic—and unusual—perks to let their employees know they’re appreciated.
Weird, Wonderful World
June is Bathroom Reading Month
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! It’s our favorite time of the year! It’s true that we have a love for reading in the bathroom year-round. But, June is when we celebrate it with all of our fans. If you didn’t already know, June is Bathroom Reading Month! Every year, we celebrate by having a fantastic giveaway. Enter […]
3 Long-Gone Tourist Attractions
Here are some great places to go this summer…provided you have a time machine. Aquatarium (St. Petersburg, Florida) Housed in a 160-foot-tall transparent geodesic dome, the 17-acre Aquatarium opened in 1964. Tourists came from far and wide to visit this aquarium, which overlooked the Gulf of Mexico and was home to porpoises, sea lions, and […]
The Further Adventures of the Mystery Coke Machine
Things just keep getting weirder and weirder at this unusual Seattle landmark.
A Perplexing Problem With Pixies
A forest in the UK has become overrun with tons of tiny residents. Here’s what a few local residents are doing about their new neighbors.
Strange Beer News Stories
Beer can often lead to a lot of weird news stories, but these weird news stories are actually about the beer.
Go, Poop Bus, Go!
The story of a bus that’s powered by poop…and which might be the fastest bus on the planet.
Ask Uncle John Anything: For When You Crave Trivia
What do individual cravings mean? Here’s what some very common cravings mean, or what it is you’re really craving, not the food itself.
Adult Summer Camps
Why should the kids get all the fun? There are some real camps out there where grownups can spend a week and learn something new.
17 Loony Canadian Laws
Believe it or not, these are real Canadian laws, still on the books in the Great White North.
12 Hot Dog Facts
With the summer BBQ season around the corner, here are some amazing food trivia facts about hot dogs. Happy almost summer!
Meet the Royal Family of North Sudan
Many little girls wish that they could become a princess. This one’s father is trying to make her dream a reality with the Kingdom of North Sudan.
3 Weird Hot Tubs
While hot tubs can be enjoyed pretty much anytime of the year, for most it’s a summertime activity. Here are some of the weirdest ones on the planet. The Bug Tub We’re not sure what’s up with Europeans and unusual hot tubs, but if you’re looking for a unique one that can enjoyed at lower […]
Ask Uncle John Anything: Air Today, Gone Tomorrow
That thin wall of rubber that keeps in the air and your kid delighted for upwards of 10 minutes is airtight, which is how it keeps air inside and the balloon properly inflated, obviously. But it’s not completely or perfectly airtight.
Weird Beer News
Beer can often lead to a lot of weird news stories, but these weird news stories are actually about the beer. Thanks, Mr. President! In March, President Barack Obama participated in Jimmy Kimmel Live’s recurring segment “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets About Themselves.” One of the tweets President Obama read was from a Twitter user named […]
The World’s Best Coffee?
The coffee shop in your neighborhood probably claims that it has the world’s best java but this island, where Napoleon was once exiled, supposedly offers the real deal. Getting your hands on a cup, however, could be pretty difficult.
The Action Returns to Action Park
This infamous New Jersey theme park faded into legend in the mid ‘90s…or so we thought. Here’s an update on the latest incarnation of Action Park.
7 Things Called Champagne that Aren’t Champagne
Many regions produce sparkling wine, but only the ones made in the French area of Champagne can legally be called Champagne. Here are some other sparkling wines…and their proper names.
