5 Paradoxes About How Voting Works
As soon as voting was first invented (by bees, probably), we realized we had something great. It was a step up from the old system, which involved the strongest person dictating what they wanted, then […]
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Mysterious Band Behind the Internet’s Most Mysterious Song ID’d
Photo Credit: redo The mystery surrounding a long-unknown radio-ripped clip has been solved after nearly 20 years. Here’s the band behind the internet’s most mysterious song. An old internet mystery has finally been solved after […]
The Paris Orphanage That Gave Away Babies in a Raffle
Yes, in the year 1911, an orphanage in Paris held a raffle where the prizes were live, kicking, crying babies. The weirdest thing about the entire affair, though, might be that it was actually a […]
5 Foods That Mutated Within Your Lifetime
We know that companies keep tinkering with the recipes behind processed foods, changing nitrates or benzoates so you’ll become as addicted as possible. More basic foods, however, are more dependable. Chicken is chicken, corn is […]
11 Stars Who Studied Medicine Before Making It Big
Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, and more celebrities studied for a career as a doctor or nurse before ending up finding their true passion in entertainment. Not all celebrities have a clear cut path to Hollywood. […]
Collins Dictionary Declares ‘Brat’ The Word Of The Year For 2024
iStockphoto / csy302 The Collins Dictionary, which has been in existence since the year 1824, has announced the 2024 Word of the Year is ‘Brat‘ after Charli XCX declaring ‘Brat Summer’ created a cultural phenomenon. […]
Kim Kardashian Goes as ‘Albino Alligator’ for Halloween in Photos
The reptilian elite finally reveal themselves as Kim Kardashian steps out as an “albino alligator’ humanoid for Halloween! Videos by Suggest The TV personality, mogul, and perpetual law student adorned herself from head to toe […]
The Zombies Tap Q Prime for Label Services & Catalog Distribution
Photo Credit: Odessey and Oracle Album Cover (1968) British invasion pioneers The Zombies have entered into an agreement with Q Prime to provide label services and distribution for the band’s iconic ‘60s studio recordings. Plans […]
TikTok Competitor for the Fediverse — Will Loops Take Off?
Photo Credit: Loops.Video TikTok is facing increasing scrutiny in the United States—both for its China-owned origins and the harm it can do to young minds. Will something else replace it if the United States does […]
Rüfüs Du Sol Sell 500,000 Tickets with 30 Sellout Dates
Photo Credit: Live Nation Rüfüs Du Sol announce their Inhale/Exhale World Tour has sold over half a million tickets across the tour, with over 30 sold-out shows worldwide. EDM trio Rüfüs Du Sol has announced […]
Ghost Preps Massive 55+ Date World Tour for NA & EU
Photo Credit: Live Nation Ghost announces its largest world tour to date, with 55+ shows across the Europe, the UK, and North America next year. Swedish theatrical rock band Ghost announced its biggest world tour […]
Grateful Dead Founding Member & Bassist Phil Lesh Dead at 84
Photo Credit: Phil Lesh / Facebook Grateful Dead founding member and bassist Phil Lesh has died, with his family confirming the news on social media. He was 84. No further information about his death was […]
Mark Cuban shocks Pokimane, Valkyrae & more revealing how he helped create Twitch
During a stream with Austinshow, Valkyrae, Pokimane, Sykkuno, and Hank Green, billionaire Mark Cuban revealed how he helped Justin Kan eventually create Twitch. Justin Kan created JustinTV back in 2007, which offered a 24/7 live […]
4 Guys Who Won at Life by Just Buying Everything
Money is handy. It lets you buy stuff, and stuff is great. And if you have a lot of money, you can buy ALL the stuff, and the whole world will be at your mercy. […]
The Biggest Fan of Stanley Kubrick Parodies on ‘The Simpsons’ Was Stanley Kubrick Himself
All October long, Cracked is catching up with some of the greatest writers in Simpsons history to discuss the most beloved segments from the “Treehouse of Horror” series. From the cursed monkey’s paw to Krusto the Clown, […]
Experts Reveal How to Fall Asleep in 10 Minutes or Less — Best Life
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our overall well-being, and a significant contributor to longevity and happiness, but 35% of adults experience insomnia, according to the Sleep Foundtion. Whether it’s due to stress, […]
5 Optical Illusions Nature Plays on Us All
Animals evolved to look the way they do for two reasons: to be seen, and to not be seen. They sometimes want to be seen as sexy, they sometimes want to be seen as terrifying, […]
5 Experiments in Cloning That Ended in Disaster
There are many reasons for cloning — terrible reasons, mostly. For example, Barbra Streisand cloned her dog Samantha twice, apparently out of devotion to her. Neither of the new pups are Samantha resurrected, so she […]
5 Unassuming Cities That Secretly Control the World
Our world exists thanks to a network of roads and ships that move goods in every direction. That means you can get your socks from any of countless suppliers, which is good news if 75 […]
Rings of Power’s season finale keeps Gandalf and Dark Wizard mysterious
The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power loved its mysteries — a secret Sauron, a spooky sword, and an amnesiac meteor man. And while we had a pretty good […]