People in rural communities in Russia used to place a frog in their milk jar to keep it from spoiling. Without refrigeration, this was an alternative way to keep milk fresh.… Read the rest of the article: Why rural communities once put a frog in milk to keep it from spoiling
This whimsical Snail House (photo taken and shared by Stefano Perego on Instagram) is as much sculpture as home. This delightful five-story house in Bulgaria was designed by architect Simeon… Read the rest of the article: Bulgarian architect creates whimsical snail-shaped family home
These photos of retro milk-themed signs and restaurants (shared by Rolando Pujol) were posted to celebrate National Milk Day, which fell on January 11. The collection of nostalgic photos shows… Read the rest of the article: Nostalgic retro milk signs for National Milk Day
Today I learned that carrots have two parts. There's the inner core (xylem), which is the vascular tissue that conducts water and nutrients from the soil to the rest of the plant.… Read the rest of the article: Today I learned carrots have two parts
Listen to an incredible cover of Laura Palmer's Theme from David Lynch's Twin Peaks by Dave the Cat Piano. This genius version retains the Lynchian mood but is sung entirely in meows from a plastic… Read the rest of the article: Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer theme gets a cat-piano cover
Frost flowers sometimes appear on ponds during especially cold, still mornings, right as the water starts to freeze. Here's a stunning video of what they look like. As moist air rises off… Read the rest of the article: Frost flowers bloom briefly on frozen ponds, and this stunning video captures the magic
There's a good chance you've heard the word "wenis" long before you wondered what it actually meant. It's the goofy name for the loose skin on the outside of your elbow —… Read the rest of the article: What is a wenis? The loose skin on your elbow explained
The "Make Everything OK" button is a website containing nothing but a single button. Press it, and after a moment of processing, you're informed: "Everything is OK now. If everything… Read the rest of the article: I found a "make everything ok" button on the internet
Diffen is a comparison engine that lets you pit any two things against each other: affect vs. effect, 401(k) vs. IRA, cheddar cheese vs. accordion. Type in two terms and… Read the rest of the article: This website compares anything with anything — so I tried jam vs jelly
Harbin, in northeastern China, hosts one of the world's largest ice and snow festivals each winter. The centerpiece is this guy: a 19-meter snowman (about six stories tall) built from… Read the rest of the article: Watch a giant snowman being built in China
These fantastic photos of Mycena lazulina, shared by Christine Jones (@mycohuman), show the wonders of these tiny fungi up close. This small but striking species of bioluminescent mushroom stands out… Read the rest of the article: Glowing blue Mycena lazulina mushrooms look like tiny cartoon flowers
Mr. Frog Went A-Courting is an animation that plays to a song of the same name. It's full of hand-drawn animals, plants, and whimsy. You can watch it here. From… Read the rest of the article: This charming hand-drawn animation brings the folk song "Mr. Frog Went A-Courting" to life
The internet is filled with countless adorable cat photos, but sometimes you come across one that is unforgettable. This photo, shared by @mepaintsme, shows a white cat sitting in a… Read the rest of the article: This iconic photo of a white cat perched in a knotted tree feels like a fairytale
Venture just outside Leiden in the Netherlands, and you'll spot a gigantic 115-foot-tall orange human figure looming beside the highway. The giant sits mysteriously, partially swallowed by a glass building.… Read the rest of the article: Walk through a giant human body at the Netherlands' Corpus Museum, home of the 115-foot orange man
In this delightful video, a clever gecko has figured out how to trigger the sensor on a water fountain. The gecko positions itself over the sensor and drinks from the stream… Read the rest of the article: Clever gecko figures out how to use a water fountain and instantly becomes the boss
Here is a fantastic motel sign shared by Rolandopujol on their retro roadside wonders page. The sign is for the 4 Winds Motel in Baraboo, Wisconsin. It features an adorable… Read the rest of the article: Vintage Gumby motel sign still stands after 70 years in Wisconsin
Sometimes, it's important to take a break from all the bad news online and let your mind rest. A good way to do that is to watch a super-fluffy bunny… Read the rest of the article: Watch a super-fluffy bunny eat a banana: the perfect mood-boosting video
If you visit Newfoundland's Western Shore, you can watch icebergs drift by up close. Iceberg Alley is a narrow corridor where thousands of massive icebergs pass each year. The iceberg that… Read the rest of the article: Watch thousands of icebergs float by in Newfoundland's Iceberg Alley
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and skydiver Gabriel Brown teamed up to create a breathtaking photograph of a skydiver falling across the face of the sun. The duo conceived the idea earlier this year… Read the rest of the article: The fall of Icarus: Skydiver photographed against the sun without special effects
In Burlington, Vermont, a filing cabinet towers above the treetops. This public sculpture sits in a Flynn Avenue parking lot, created by artist Bren Alvarez in 2002. It's a metaphor… Read the rest of the article: World's tallest filing cabinet towers over Burlington, Vermont
