3 of the Weirdest Toilets on Earth
As you may already know, some countries have toilets that are very different than the one you’ll find in your bathroom.
Daily Dispatch
FIFA, the Movie
After years of relative obscurity, soccer is finally big in the United States, with the Women’s World Cup drawing huge ratings and many more paying attention to FIFA because of a corruption scandal. Here’s a look at one part of the soccer phenomenon that didn’t score a goal.
4 B-Sides That Became Bigger Hits Than The A-Sides
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.
Christopher Lee, Nazi Hunter
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.
Lava Lampology
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.
6 Quick Facts About the Running of the Bulls
It’s one of the world’s craziest, and most dangerous, annual spectacles. Here are a few quick facts about this strange Spanish event.
6 July Holidays You Ought to Celebrate
Who needs fireworks and barbecues when you’ve got these other “holidays”?
6 ‘Ghostbusters’ Facts
Here are some fun facts about the people you call when there’s something strange in your neighborhood.
14 More Loony Canadian laws
Believe it or not, these are real laws, still on the books in the Great White North. (Just like these.)
3 of Thailand’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions
Thailand is a wonderful country with lots of gorgeous scenery, great food, and strange stuff.
7 Fun Facts About the Tour de France
Here are some fun facts about one of Europe’s most beloved annual sporting events.
4 Male Fashion Fads
Clothes make the man. This stuff made men look like buffoons.
Olestra: A Leaky History
In the 1990s, the dream of a fat-free potato chip became a reality…along with some very gross side effects.
5 Fans Who Joined the Band
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.
8 Pairs of Famous People Who Have the Same Name
No relation…other than having the same name and getting famous.
3 Pairs of Unlikely Band Mates
Beautiful music made by people who you never would’ve thought would make beautiful music together.
Those “Other” Plagues
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.
How to Defeat Paranormal Menace
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)?
