Curiosities

<!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:For many kids who grew up in the 1990s, few things evoke more nostalgia than Disney movies—and the sweet and salty snacks we often devoured while watching them or enjoying a phone-free summer day with our friends....

On screen, black holes are often portrayed as giant cosmic vacuum cleaners that swallow everything in their path. But in reality, black holes aren’t “holes” but regions of space where gravity is extremely strong. They sound terrifying, but much of...

Scientists used DNA from living descendants to identify the bodies of Franklin expedition crewmen William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar.University of WaterlooAnthropologist Douglas Stenton of the University of Waterloo uncovers the skull of a sailor who...

Claim: A May 2026 image authentically showed Sasha Obama, daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama, wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat. Rating: In May 2026, an image circulated online supposedly showing Sasha Obama, the younger daughter of former U.S. President...

In New York, the Billion Oyster Project is restoring oyster reefs in the harbor. As oysters feed,... Source link

<!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:Summer is officially on the horizon, and for nearly three-quarters of Americans, that means one thing: it’s time to pack a suitcase. But between sky-high airfares, unpredictable weather, and overpriced hotel stays, choosing where to spend your...

On February 12, 1993, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables kidnapped 2-year-old James Bulger in Bootle, England. They then brutally tortured and murdered him before placing his body onto train tracks.At first glance, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables seemed like...

Claim: Images circulating online authentically show announcements introducing laws banning "aimless driving" in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Washington and the entire United States from May 15, 2026. Rating: In mid-May 2026, images circulated online purportedly showing announcements introducing laws banning "aimless driving" in...

<!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:As Americans decide where to travel for summer vacation, they're taking into account different factors to find the best destinations. Perhaps they're looking for the best attractions, most delicious food, or easiest places to travel to.-->As Americans...

The real story of Dog Day Afternoon took place in August 1972, when a would-be bank robber named John Wojtowicz held up a Brooklyn bank for 14 hours. FBIJohn Wojtowicz’s mugshot after being brought in by the FBI. Most...