Curiosities

A private art collector said they paid a furniture restorer $1,350 to clean up a copy of a 17th-century artwork by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.Public Domain/Private Collection/Europa Press 2020The Virgin Mary figure on a copy of a 17th century painting...

Claim: The founder of The Hershey Chocolate Company, Milton Hershey, founded a boarding school for orphaned boys. Rating: Rumors circulating online in October 2025 purported that Milton Hershey, a wealthy businessman and noted philanthropist best known for founding The Hershey Chocolate Company...

Your brain can make fake memories that feel real. In studies, scientists even planted them by... Source link

<!--qv q:id=7l q:key=vcaa:Stephen King’s stories keep crawling out of the pages and into both film and TV. There are still many of his novels and short stories that Hollywood hasn’t tackled yet. Some of the upcoming adaptations have been...

Pumpkin spice is the unofficial flavor of fall. This warm, cozy blend shows up in drinks, desserts, and even the candle aisle. Below, you’ll learn where pumpkin spice came from, what’s in it, and why it tastes so nostalgic. Ready to...

Claim: Iceland installed foldable, solar-powered shelter pods between alleyways for homeless people, as described in a November 2025 Facebook post. Rating: In November 2025, a rumor about a project to help homeless people in Iceland spread over Facebook (archived), getting tens of...

Built by attorney Phillip Weidner, the Dr. Seuss House is 185 feet tall and has stunning views of the surrounding landscape — but it's still unfinished after more than 20 years. YouTubeGoose Creek Tower as seen from above. There’s a...

<!--qv q:id=96 q:key=vcaa:Some events aren’t just in the history books—they have also been immortalized in song. While it’s no surprise musicians often look to their own experiences for inspiration, some have gone even further, turning landmark events into art....

Nachos have a pretty funny origin story. But what’s more interesting is that this delicious, crunchy, cheesy snack has its own holiday. That is National Nachos Day, celebrated every year on November 6. But to truly enjoy this tasty holiday,...

Over 10 weeks in 1946, a predator known only as the 'Phantom Killer' attacked four sets of couples in Texarkana, leaving five people dead, before vanishing completely. Texarkana Daily News/Public DomainInvestigators search Morris Lane for clues about the Phantom...