New York City’s 20 Weirdest 311 Complaints From the Last 20 Years
NYC311 has fielded calls involving everything from goats to ghosts.
2023-10-29 02:24
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets
In the 18th and 19th centuries, robbing graves of their corpses for dissection at medical schools was an all too common practice—and sometimes, enraged citizens rose up in protest.
2023-10-12 05:15
The Girl With the Green Ribbon: A Grisly History of ‘Headless Woman’ Stories
Precursors to the story about the girl with the green ribbon were written by Washington Irving, Alexandre Dumas, and more famous authors.
2023-09-19 01:24
Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:20
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.”
2023-08-16 01:26
A Florida Suburb Is Being Overrun by Lionhead Bunnies
As the rabbits multiply, city officials are talking about hiring an exterminator.
2023-07-19 05:23
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.
2023-06-17 03:24
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.
2023-06-16 01:19
Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
2023-06-12 22:15
Canadian Woman Wins First Prize in Cheese-Rolling Race After Knocking Herself Unconscious
Nineteen-year-old Delaney Irving was unconscious when she crossed the finish line of Gloucester's 2023 cheese-rolling contest.
2023-06-02 04:27
One Scoop of the World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream Will Set You Back Nearly $7000
The most expensive ice cream in the world features gold leaf, rare white truffles, and cheese.
2023-05-23 06:57
This Wearable Neck Fan Looks Weird, But It Will Help You Stay Cool During the Next Heat Wave
Enjoy the breeze wherever you go with this weird but useful wearable neck fan from Amazon.
2023-05-17 01:57