History of Cotton Candy
Cotton candy is a carnival, sports game, and circus favorite. But where did it originate? The first cotton candy was introduced by two men in Tennessee in 1897. At …
Stuck During Sex
Penis captivus may sound like some sort of made-up X-rated wizard spell, but it is actually the name for an existing occurrence. Penis captivus is when a man’s penis …
Not Always Nine Innings
The baseball we watch on television or at the stadiums may be a standard nine innings (except, of course, in the event of extra innings), but this wasn’t always …
Can You Hear Me Now?
Paul Marcarelli became a recognizable face when, as the spokesperson for Verizon, he could be seen in commercials talking on his cell phone, asking, “Can you hear me now?”. …
Are They Really Twins?
Amy Elliot was born in Waterford, Ireland, on June 1, 2012, four months premature. She weighed just over one pound, and she spent a great deal of time in …
That’s Some Strange Living
Strange houses are pretty common these days. Take the Leaf House in Brazil, for example. It was made without hallways and the intent to look like a giant flower. …
Couldn’t Bear It
Adelia Trujillo was an independent woman living in Mora, New Mexico, in 2001. Despite being 93 years old, she walked without a cane, and she still had the spunk …
Here’s the Point
Growing up, many of us were taught that it’s rude to point at someone. But why? It turns out, if you look back to hundreds of years ago, pointing …
Driving in Spain
Sprain has some pretty peculiar rules when it comes to driving. Check them out! It’s illegal to drive while wearing flip flops, or while being shirtless or barefoot. If …
From Dealer to Actor
Tim Allen may be a world-famous actor and comedian, but, before the days of Toy Story and Last Man Standing, he was living a very different life. Back in …