5 Things They Never Told You About the Samurai
There comes a time in every kid’s life when he starts wishing he was a brave warrior in ancient Japan cutting down hordes of treacherous ninjas like jonesing
Sneaking Into Hashima, Japan’s “Battleship Island” Ghost Town
In 2009, a friend and I were living in Japan. That year, we learned that it was possible to get to Hashima, commonly called “Battleship Island”, albeit
5 Ways the Internet Can Change Your Behavior
Right now, as you’re reading this, your biology and modern technology are conspiring to alter your mental state. Conspiracy theory or good ol’ fashioned science?
The Rise of Sarah Palin
In the annals of American politics, few figures have elicited as much fascination, controversy, and intrigue as Sarah Palin. Born...
7 Things You Won’t Believe Are Illegal in the US
Law is the foundation of society; at least that is what they say. We live with the belief that there are people out there who understand legislature and the
The 4 Craziest People on the Internet
Most of the people who use the Internet fall somewhere between Charles Manson and Street-Corner-Hobo-With-Surprisingly-Strong-Religious-Convictions on the crazy
These 9 Hoaxes Fooled the World in 2016
Pranksters gonna' prank. That's why every year we see strange, new hoaxes. 2016 saw many hoaxes get covered in the news before they were revealed to be fiction. Below are the best nine leg pulls of the year.
5 Ad Campaigns That Backfired
It's fair to say that in the digital age we're beaten over the head with advertising on a regular basis. With constant exposure to commercials, banner ads, and other spots trying to catch your eye, it's likely that many go unnoticed. But when you manage a misstep in a world where everyone is connected, you'll earn yourself more attention than you planned on—most of it negative.
These 7 Viral Video Stars Have Changed, but Not Always for the Better
In the digital age anyone can accidentally fall head-first into fame, but of course nothing really lasts forever. So where are they now? Here's seven people who entered the mainstream, at least for a time, and what they've been doing since then.
5 More People That Make Our Commute Suck
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the only thing standing in the way of successful public transportation is the public.
