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Why the Tetris Creator Thinks Rubik’s Cubes Should Be Launched Into Space
Two legends of the puzzle world recently sat down for a conversation that’s got people talking about space missions, civilization,…
How Cruise Ships Handle Dead Bodies: What Happens Behind the Scenes
When you book a cruise vacation, you’re thinking about tropical ports, poolside drinks, and endless buffets. You’re probably not thinking…
AI-Generated Baby Accusations Cause Mom of Giant Baby to Prove Her Photos Are Real
AI-generated baby accusations surfaced when the mother of an unusually large baby was accused of using AI photos and not…
Kentucky’s Strangest Roadside Landmarks Worth a Detour
You know that feeling when you’re cruising down the highway and something so weird catches your eye that you actually…
This Scottish Town Makes People Climb a Greased-Up Pole for Ham Wrapped in Barbed Wire
Would you like to climb a grease-covered pole? If you participate in the Marymass Festival in Irvine, Scotland, you’ll have…
Mastodon in the Backyard: The Man Who Unearthed Prehistoric Ohio
Picture this: you’re burying a dead pig on a hot August day in 1926, and your shovel hits something hard.…
Real-Life Snake On a Plane Grounds Virgin Australia Flight
Sometimes reality outdoes Hollywood fiction. A green tree snake turned stowaway on Virgin Australia Flight VA337, transforming what should have…
The Biggest Inventions in Small Towns Across the Country
Cities and towns you’ve never heard of can take credit for several big inventions, including the electric wheelchair, photocopier, and…
Hero With a Jump Rope: The Unlikely Rescue That Made Westfield, Indiana, Proud
When a winter emergency broke out in Westfield, Indiana, it wasn’t a firefighter, EMT, or even a neighbor with a…