Science & History
The 6 Craziest Beliefs Entire Cultures Have Held About Sex
We like to think we've got a pretty good handle on how sex works at this point, but to be honest, we'd have paid way more attention in sex ed class if they'd told us these things.
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- By Isaac Mook
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5 Animals Who Live Through a Horror Movie Every Day
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- By Andrew Munro, Lachlan M.
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The 5 Most Hilariously Insane Rulers of All Time
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- By Kyle Stevens
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5 Amazing Ways Animals Can Control Their Bodies
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- By Karl Smallwood, Agneeth Mazumdar, Micah Duke
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A ROUNDUP OF INTERVIEWS, DEEP DIVES, & TRIVIA
6 Things That Secretly Make You Act Like a Jerk
It is horrifyingly easy to manipulate a person's moral decisions without them knowing it -- that's why this is one of our favorite subjects.
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- By XJ Selman
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The 6 Most Aggressively Badass Things Done by Pacifists
There's a special kind of badass out there: The kind that overcomes horrific violence with nothing but willpower, skill, bravery, and (to be totally fair) a somewhat stupid disregard for personal safety.
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- By J.F. Sargent, Dustin Koski
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The 6 Most Embarrassing War Stories of All Time
Here are a few instances of people stepping onstage in the military theater and splitting their pants in front of everyone.
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- By Richy Craven, Xavier Jackson, Dustin Koski
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15 Unexpected Origins of Famous Ideas
We asked our readers to show us the gritty origins of some of our most famous inventions.
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- By Cracked Plasticians
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6 Mind-Blowing Archeological Discoveries Destroyed by Idiocy
Here are some of the worst reasons that priceless artifacts have ever been destroyed.
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- By C. Coville
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5 Everyday Pieces of Clothing With Shocking Health Risks
You should probably avoid wearing the following common clothing items that are physically damaging, or in some cases even trying to outright kill you.
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- By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
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The 5 Most Mind-Blowing Military Operations Ever Kept Secret
You say the five craziest stories we've ever heard -- stories about shadow governments, sci-fi ice fortresses and nuclear obliteration -- are all from the Cold War? OK, we're listening ... for now.
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- By Curren Mcdowell
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18 Unexpected (and Real) Quotes by Famous Figures
We asked our readers to go back through the annals of time (i.e. a Google search minus 'boobs') to prove that, indeed, truth is stranger than fiction.
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- By Cracked Plasticians
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6 People Whose Names Took on Regrettable Meanings
Imagine having your name turned into a common word that will still be in use hundreds of years after your death. Cool, huh? Yeah, no -- not really.
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- By Eric Yosomono, Josh Hrala
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5 Reasons Modern Life Is Driving Manliness to Extinction
Science says that testosterone levels in America are disappearing like there's no tomorrow. But why?
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- By C. Coville, Rev. Les Crowley
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22 Statistics That Will Change The Way You See the World
The 22 statistics will make you pissed at your teachers for never having taught them to us.
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- By Cracked Plasticians
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