On a planet where the pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus are among the unchallenged greatest wonders of the world, it is often difficult to believe that such bizarre things as rainbow trees, polka-dotted lakes, and waterfalls of “blood” could even be possible. But venture into the most beautiful, surreal

The world is filled with police and paramilitary vehicles that are unbelievably fast, incredibly durable, or just straight-up weird. Among the vehicles listed are world record-holders, amphibious conveyances, and other assorted automobiles that you have to see to believe. However, as weird as some of them are, they could be the future of law enforcement

Caimans, crocodiles, and alligators are among Earth’s most successful reptiles. Despite being intensely studied, crocodilians manage to keep their mysteries. For some reason, insects love their tears and orange crocodiles are evolving in caves. The reptiles also hang around in trees, use pool noodles, and make for surprising mummies. While they continue to eat people

Stories of the great inventors and innovators of previous generations have been passed down through the ages. People love to hear a good tale, and the best ones always feature the most brilliant, incredible person doing something inconceivably great or virtuous. Whether it involves discovering a new part of the world, inventing a new technology,

Everybody likes to have a good time. Even some of the worst people in history knew how to cut loose. For example, ignoring all of the murders, even Charles Manson made for a pretty good singer. As for other entertainers, their crimes were part of the enjoyment. Here’s a list of ten people who, in

Here is a look at some of the strangest and most original stories that hit the headlines this week. If you missed the previous offbeat list, you can check it out here. This week, we explore a few unusual crimes that range from horrifying to bizarre. There is a look at historical child sacrifices and

Fire has been an essential part of human civilization since the very beginning of our history. On one hand, it gives us heat and fuels our industry. On the other hand, fires can rage uncontrolled and destroy everything in their path. In the United States alone, roughly 3,500 people die every year in fires. Every

For many years, the British government maintained a culture of secrecy. They were aided by a tame press often unwilling to embarrass the state by exposing major scandals. As a result, British politicians had plenty of room to cook up crazy conspiracies. Although many of them went under the radar for years, these 10 finally

Death is a solemn, often spiritual occasion, but afterward comes the more mundane problem of what to do with the body. Though burial and cremation remain the most common ways to dispose of a corpse, many people have tried to come up with clean, green, cost-effective, and personal ways to dispose of our mortal remains.