I just got my copy of artist J.R. Williams' new book FrEEKs!, and I can't stop looking at all of the incredible illustrations in it. I'm a big fan of… Read the rest of the article: FrEEKs! is a book of wonderfully weird mutants and creatures by cartoonist J.R. Williams

Have you ever received a quarter in change and noticed it had a peculiar red tint or paint on it? These "red quarters" have been circulating for decades, often leaving… Read the rest of the article: Solving the mystery of red quarters: why are some coins painted red?

The sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, was one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew aboard, only 706 survived. One survivor… Read the rest of the article: The Japanese passenger who survived the Titanic but faced unbearable shaming at home

Deep in Nevada's remote Esmeralda County, an unassuming little plant has found itself an unlikely combatant in the high-stakes battle over lithium mining and green energy. Tiehm's buckwheat, a delicate… Read the rest of the article: One of Earth's rarest wildflowers is in the crosshairs of a lithium mining juggernaut

Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney have developed a way to make velvety cold brew coffee in under 3 minutes — without sacrificing that distinctive smooth… Read the rest of the article: Engineers use ultrasonic reactor to make cold brew coffee in under 3 minutes

In the grim confines of 19th century British prisons, wardens sought ever more sadistic ways to punish inmates through forced labor. One diabolical device they landed on was the crank… Read the rest of the article: Victorian Crank Machine: a soul-crushing gadget designed to break prison inmates

Incendiary: Volume 1 is a zine by Jonah Bergman that features 20 pages of scans showcasing Jonah's personal collection of fireworks packaging. I spoke to Jonah about his zine, and… Read the rest of the article: Discover the explosive overlooked art of fireworks packaging

Mask Garden is a treasure trove of vintage horror UK paperback covers, showcasing masks, mannequins, and monsters. I haven't been able to put this fantastic book down since I received… Read the rest of the article: A new art book, "Mask Garden," reveals the psychological horror of vintage UK paperback covers

The Absence of Milk in the Mouths of the Lost is the new feature length film by artist and filmmaker Case Esparros, director of King Baby (2019) – IMDb. You… Read the rest of the article: Coming soon from filmmaker Case Esparros: "The Absence of Milk in the Mouths of the Lost"

Fishgirlbird, a captivating zine by artist L. Coats, features 26 hauntingly beautiful graphite drawings created over a three-day period. Published by the small independent press "beefer," Fishgirlbird arrived in my… Read the rest of the article: Fishgirlbird zine is an enchanting journey into L. Coats' phantasmagoric world

The Wonderful World About Pigs, Horses & Clowns & Especially Dolly Parton is a new album by David Liebe Hart that has blown me away. Leibe Hart is able to… Read the rest of the article: The Wonderful World About Pigs, Horses & Clowns & Especially Dolly Parton is a new album by David Liebe Hart that has blown me away

Brought to you from Wryngwyrm's (AKA L. Coats) grandmother's attic and made in only 24 hours is Nerve Endings, an experimental album inspired by the tradition of Black metal that runs… Read the rest of the article: Nerve Endings is an experimental album made in only 24 hours by Wryngwyrm