The offline church is a simple website with a twist. In order to access this digital "church," you must turn on airplane mode. The website won't give you full access… Read the rest of the article: This website only works in airplane mode — welcome to the offline church

You may not realize it, but you are likely in close proximity to at least one blobject at this very moment. If you've never heard of a blobject before, you're… Read the rest of the article: Blobject design explained: smooth, rounded objects that feel alive

Today I came across a Spanish idiom that is a lot of fun to say. The idiom is "Thinking about the immortality of the crab" and in Spanish: "Pensando en… Read the rest of the article: Love daydreaming? This Spanish idiom will be your new favorite phrase

If you're looking for a weekend getaway, ​​these 24 unusual hotels shared by Atlas Obscura will make your trip an unforgettable one. The list ranges from a glass treehouse hotel… Read the rest of the article: Sleep in a bubble, a library, or underground: 24 wild hotels you can actually book

On the Public Domain Review, you can watch nostalgic, amateur footage of The New York World's Fair (1939-40). The hour-long compilation of footage shows everything from performers backstage to crowds… Read the rest of the article: Get a front-row seat to the 1939-40 New York World's Fair with rare amateur footage

Here is a list of notable non-water floods throughout history, from around the world. A non-water flood in this context is the unfortunate event where a substance (like molasses) floods… Read the rest of the article: Notable non-water floods in history: from molasses to toxic waste spills

Behold, the earliest known photograph of an intact giant squid, taken in 1874. This black and white photo looks more like a prop from an old sci-fi creature-feature than a… Read the rest of the article: Behold, the earliest known photograph of a giant squid, taken in 1874

This instagram page posts videos of addicting optical illusions known as  parallel view stereoscopic 3D videos. These videos feel like watching a 3D movie but without the red and blue… Read the rest of the article: No goggles. Just your eyes. Watch 3D illusions that feel like magic

This awesome website created by Alex Plecsan is a mosaic collection of  random old-school GIFs, pulled from the Internet Archive's GeoCities collection, The mosaic of GIFs  slowly moves across the… Read the rest of the article: Watch a living mosaic of vintage GIFs pulled from the GeoCities archive

Since at least the early modern period, shoes have been deliberately hidden in buildings across Europe and beyond, including in chimneys, roofs, floors, and near doors and windows. This odd… Read the rest of the article: Concealed shoes: the strange folk tradition of hiding shoes in walls for protection and good luck

Something I've learned about cats from personal experience is that they become extra needy the moment I need to use the bathroom. If I don't let them in, they cry… Read the rest of the article: When cats get clingy: 5 fluffy white cats refuse to let their owner have bathroom privacy

The Book of Dreams and Ghosts (by Andrew Lang, posted here in its entirety on the Public Domain Review) brings together 78 unusual stories, ranging from a demon encounter in… Read the rest of the article: The Book of Dreams and Ghosts: 78 strange tales of demons, ghosts, and poltergeists from Andrew Lang

My favorite thing about this video involving a venomous bug is the way that the man filming the video picks up the bug with his bare hands and then proceeds… Read the rest of the article: Man handles venomous wheel bug with bare hands while warning of its bite

West Virginia is a fantastic state to explore the paranormal side of things. Known for its rugged landscapes and deeply rooted Appalachian culture, there's no shortage of haunted locations and… Read the rest of the article: West Virginia's haunted hotspots blend paranormal thrills with scenic beauty

If you're someone who likes to take long hikes, this website offers a helpful tool for planning. You can use this tool to estimate the amount of water to pack… Read the rest of the article: Free hydration calculator to plan how much water to bring on your hike

This is a fantastic video explaining what to do if you fall through ice. The video cuts to the point as a guy gives us a real-life demo. He falls… Read the rest of the article: What to do if you fall through ice: simple survival steps demonstrated in a must-watch video

Once upon a time in Los Angeles, there stood a toad-shaped restaurant called The Toed Inn. The restaurant opened in 1929 and offered casual outdoor seating at a small bar… Read the rest of the article: This toad-shaped LA restaurant was peak kitsch Americana

I had a good chuckle at this article from 1961 titled " Tricycle Operator Deemed Too Reckless." This vintage news story was dug up and shared by weirduniverse.net. The article… Read the rest of the article: Toddler's reckless tricycle operation led to lawsuit in bizarre 1961 case

The Microwave Channel on YouTube posts "do not try this at home" style videos of all sorts of objects being microwaved. The videos include both edible and non-edible items, and… Read the rest of the article: Watch this YouTube channel microwave everything from peeps to fluorescent bulbs

Today, I stumbled upon this fantastic vintage Halloween book filled with crafts, decoration ideas, DIY costumes, and more. The book is called Dennison's Bogie Book for Halloween. It was written… Read the rest of the article: This vintage 1920 Halloween book is full of party ideas, crafts, and spooky fun