11 Contemporary Horror Authors to Read (Who Aren’t Stephen King)
If you want to expand your horror reading beyond Stephen King, look no further than this list, which features everyone from Mariana Enriquez to Stephen Graham Jones and beyond.
2023-10-19 20:19
How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
2023-10-19 08:29
Meet Pepper X: Guinness World Records’ New Hottest Pepper
The Carolina Reaper used to be the hottest pepper in the world—but it just got dethroned by its own offspring.
2023-10-19 04:52
11 Fascinating Facts About Jackson Pollock’s ‘No. 5, 1948’
Even if you can’t appreciate this masterpiece's aesthetic, it has a history that’s worth its weight in house paint and stacks of cash.
2023-10-19 04:51
1 Misconception About 50 Professions
Most people only work a handful of different jobs in their lifetime, which means they might get their knowledge of other careers from TV and movies. That opens the door to a lot of misconceptions about a lot of different professions.
2023-10-19 04:21
The Delicious History of the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
‘New York Times’ restaurant critic Pete Wells once said the humble bacon, egg, and cheese was “designed to satisfy practical needs rather than voluptuary desires.“ But is that selling the sandwich short?
2023-10-19 03:52
These Spooky Candles Melt Down Into Creepy Metal Skeletons
Halloween is absolutely the season for decorating your house with cat skeleton candles by PyroPet.
2023-10-19 03:22
6 Cures for Combatting Homesickness
Homesickness is normal. Here are some techniques for how to cope with the feeling.
2023-10-19 02:23
The Reason Wine Bottles Have Dents in the Bottom
The dent (or “punt”) in the bottom of a wine bottle served an important function centuries ago, but it’s there for different reasons today.
2023-10-19 00:58
Serena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an 'intimate' and 'open-hearted' memoir
Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams is ready to reflect
2023-10-18 20:27
13 Old and Obscure Terms for the Butt
When talking about the fundament, some terms have slipped through the crack of lexical history—so please enjoy these old and enjoyable terms for the hindquarters.
2023-10-18 20:17
The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States
From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.
2023-10-18 12:22