victorian era How a teenage diarist scandalized the nation in 1902 with a thirsty Victorian memoir Ellsworth Toohey

special effects Watch 1907's "The Doll's Revenge" — the first cannibal killer doll film in cinema history Ellsworth Toohey

Science This Victorian ghost book exposed spiritualist frauds with cool optical illusions Ellsworth Toohey

politics U.S.-U.K. trade deal the first since Trump tariffs announced Rob Beschizza

video Restoring a WW2-era Tommy gun is weirdly relaxing Grant St. Clair

houses "Victorian death stairs" are as scary as they sound (video) Popkin

healthcare New urinal designs aim to please, with less splashing Rob Beschizza

Weird Video explains why Victorian toilets were stinky deathtraps Popkin

ghosts Mysterious floating orb and ghostly activity caught on security cam inside bar after closing time (video) Allan Rose Hill

Entertainment Bad writing becomes an art form in annual contest for world's worst prose Ellsworth Toohey

History 18 million weird old books are waiting for you in this free online archive Ellsworth Toohey

art The Theme Park Preservation Society's fantastic and clever Disney theme park designs Ruben Bolling

books Seth's pocket-sized ghost stories are bringing Victorian chills back for Christmas Mark Frauenfelder

art 19th-century paintings show first hints of post-industrial climate change Rob Beschizza

consumer complaints Vegas hotel accused of charging $500 smoking fees while guests weren't in rooms Ellsworth Toohey

Lost Bram Stoker short story "Gibbet Hill" found after 134 years Rob Beschizza

bizarre competitions Wolfing down scalding hot biscuits and other weird contests from 1897 Mark Frauenfelder

books Hands off: Victorian books laden with toxic dyes Rob Beschizza

vintage Victorian ingenuity: The radiator that keeps you toasty and your buns even toastier Popkin

travel Couple complains they felt "completely vulnerable" during stay in all-glass hotel room Allan Rose Hill