How do you turn a New York City subway car into the wide plains of the African Savannah? Fill it up with the Broadway cast of The Lion King. (Easier said than done, right?) While on a break between performances, nearly 30 cast members decided to go and spread some joy by raising their voices […]
Prepare to make your childhood-self extremely jealous. Heck, even your adult-self will be jealous of this amazing treehouse! This modern take on the childhood staple makes the perfect getaway for a lucky German family. It was created by the architects at Baumraum, a company that specializes in creating inspiring dwellings for children and adults alike. […]
The witch on a broomstick flying over the moon is a classic Halloween symbol. She might even have an accessory black cat, crow or crafty cackle. But the truth is most accused “witches” in history were never as warmly received as this image, let alone the whole Harry Potter craze. Witch stories from back in […]
If you’re at least a little bit superstitious, you probably have one object in your home you believe to be cursed. (I once owned pants that, if worn, would make my day instantly terrible. Only bad things happened in that pair of jeans.) Some might say these “cursed items” are normal and any curse is […]
They say history repeats itself. Which means that all of the glorious bravery and stories are constantly serving as examples. It’s why it’s important to learn from history, as they help us navigate our lives, and our civilization. But history also has a darker side… it shows us the mistakes that don’t bear repeating. Those horrible decisions, those […]
Traveling is usually a pain, even before taking into account the other passengers traveling with you. For Ryan Case, the Emmy-winning editor for ABC sitcom Modern Family, things started to look a lot like a hilariously scripted episode of her show. Case boarded her four-hour flight from New York City back to her home in […]
If you ever happen to be wandering through the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, you may come across a surreal sight that’ll leave you scratching your head. It might even make you question your sanity. Or theirs. Allegedly, a man from France decided to construct the tiny blip you see here in the desert. Kaupo Kikkas […]
Sometimes it’s fun to pretend inanimate objects have feelings. Naming your favorite car or lucky baseball mitt makes complete sense. You know it’s just for fun. But when you see these 21 objects with faces, you’ll be completely convinced they’re alive. And have feelings. You won’t be able to unsee this faces. Outlets will never […]
Stock photos are the basis of the Internet, particularly when it comes to ads, and they’re singularly bizarre. Similar to their moving cousins, the informercial B-roll, stock images are meant to show what life is like–and typically fail miserably. They’re usually too clean, too perfect, and for some reason everyone’s home decor and clothes are […]
The U.S. certainly does not have the market cornered on horror movies. Fear is universal, and tales of terror have originated from around the world since the existence of storytelling. Foreign horror films are a double treat because not only do you get the scares, but you also get a glimpse of the ways human […]