19 Surprising Geography Facts That Will Change Your Perspective
Did you know that Australia is wider than the Moon? We've collected our favorite facts that will absolutely warp your sense of geography.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Presidential Candidate Who Ran on a UFO Ticket
Gabriel Green explained that “I’m running for president because I was asked to do so by emissaries from outer space.”
1970-01-01 08:00
Mattel announces limited-edition 'Weird Barbie' doll for sale
Some might say Weird Barbies are made, not sold. Mattel, however, begs to differ.
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10 of the 20th Century’s Strangest Anti-Aging Cures
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
1970-01-01 08:00
Not every version of Barbie and her friends was a hit. Check out these flops
There's nothing Barbie has loved more in her 64 years in the toy world than to keep reinventing herself.
1970-01-01 08:00
A Florida Suburb Is Being Overrun by Lionhead Bunnies
As the rabbits multiply, city officials are talking about hiring an exterminator.
1970-01-01 08:00
10 Freaky Facts About Neutrinos, the Weirdest Particles in the Universe
Trillions of neutrinos zoom through you every second. Here's what you should know what these mysterious, nearly mass-less subatomic particles.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tom Cruise debunked 'weirdest story' he's ever heard about himself
Tom Cruise may be known for high-flying stunts, but he's actually a down to Earth guy, according director Chris McQuarrie.
1970-01-01 08:00
George Willig, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed the World Trade Center
In 1977, climber George Willig decided his next great challenge would be scaling 110 stories in lower Manhattan.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Bizarre Mystery of Virginia's 'TV Fairy'
In 2018, a mysterious stranger left roughly 20 vintage television sets at random doorsteps in Virginia. Then they struck again.
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100 Weird, Miscellaneous Facts
In the latest episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares 100 weird facts. Learn about solo synchronized swimming, Dildo Days, and Pope Francis’ past gigs. We know you’re curious.
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