If you love history — particularly the kind that produced iconic, amazing imagery — that you’re going to love this compilation of photos. The 25 images below make up some of the best and most compelling moments throughout the years, decades, and centuries, and many of them don’t make the rounds very frequently. From a subtle portrait of Queen Elizabeth before she got her title, to the incredible landing of the Apollo, to a benchmark…
If you consider yourself a history buff, trivia aficionado, or just happen to love random facts and tidbits about decades past, you’re not going to want to miss this list. Below, we have 30 of the most interesting (but lesser-known) facts about the last century and beyond, from overseas and here in the United States. Chances are, you might not have learned some of this stuff in school — and if you did, you probably…
It’s been a long, slow week with plenty of stress, but now you have reason to celebrate: The weekend is upon us, and that means it’s time to get weird. Below are some bizarre facts that will help you on that journey, things so strange and peculiar that they might even be hard to believe. Ever wonder what Stanford students were doing on the Internet in 1971, or what George Lucas’ original name for Yoda…
If you drink, you’re familiar with the feeling: Depending on your tolerance level, there’s that one sip that lets you know the booze has taken its effect. Suddenly, the room is warmer, your face feels flushed, and that one guy is a lot funnier than you remember him being five minutes ago. Marcos Alberti decided to document that progression, taking people’s portraits as they had one, two, and three glasses of wine. The result is…
This may just be heaven for cat lovers everywhere. Meow Parlour is the latest and trendiest coffee shop in New York City but it’s not about the people that hang out there, it’s all about the cats. The cat café is the perfect place for people to enjoy a cup of hot java while cuddling with a feline. The cats come from Kitty Kind, a rescue and adoption group. Co-owners of the coffee shop, Emilie…
Life isn’t just about finding things you need to get by: Sometimes, you just have to indulge yourself in the stuff that you want. And if what you want happens to be a little bit bizarre, so be it: You’re a grown person and you have earned your weirdness. We commend you. For those of you who like to get a little bit strange, this is the list you’re going to want to see. It…
The best thing about shopping at a thrift store is that there is absolutely no limit to what you might find there — and no telling when you’ll find it, either. Some days, you might come across the vintage glassware of your dreams. Other days, you’ll find nothing more than a chipped Donald Duck mug. Sometimes, you’ll score a designer jacket for a fraction of the cost, and other times, you’d be lucky to find…