Curiosities

Though the Vanderbilts spent millions to build The Breakers, they considered the 70-room mansion in Newport, Rhode Island to simply be their "summer cottage." ...

Images allegedly show water towers across US with anti-data center messaging. Are they real?June 3, 2026 The water towers were purportedly spotted across numerous U.S. states, such as Arizona, Georgia, ... Read More ...

<!--qv q:id=7c q:key=vcaa:The biggest box office draw of the 1970s is claimed to be legendary Hollywood star Robert Redford. Thanks to roles in the likes of All the President’s Men, The Way We Were, and The Sting (which earned...

A meme alleges 163 Democratic Party votes for former U.S. President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory all came from the same Oklahoma address — a home displayed in the image. As of this writing, we have not yet located enough...

Its labyrinth design and overcrowded tunnels make it difficult to imagine but the old Penn Station was America's most treasured train station. Now, New York wants to bring it back....

<!--qv q:id=7c q:key=vcaa:He may not have been the Beatles' first drummer, but Ringo Starr was there to enjoy their initial recording success, and his highly distinctive playing, full of character and invention, helped propel the group to a level...

unbfacts:“Fika” is a Swedish tradition of taking a break to enjoy coffee, often with something sweet, while chatting with others. It is a big part of everyday life, and many Swedish workplaces have fika breaks in both the morning...

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria stood an astonishing 330 feet high, placing it among the world's tallest buildings for centuries before its gradual destruction in the Middle Ages.C. Gerigk/F. Goddio/Hilti FoundationArchaeologists...

Claim: Two images authentically show ancient Egyptian sculptures depicting cats walking and resting on their owners. Rating: In late September, two images circulated online purportedly showing ancient Egyptian sculptures depicting cats walking and resting on their owners. One of the images shows a...

<!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:If you turn over a new leaf, then you make a fresh start. Often, the phrase implies that in doing so, you turn your back on previous misdemeanors and set yourself on a better path. But exactly...