THE WEIRD
Here lives the weirdest information we could gather about our world — information you never knew existed. Information you didn’t know you were hungering for. If you love the strange, the odd, the unimaginable, and the laughably obscure, you’ve come to the right collection.
The Fascinating History of the Middle Finger
Explore the fascinating history of the middle finger, from ancient Greece to modern political scandals, and discover how this iconic gesture became a cultural symbol.
The Real Dangers of Cannibalism
Uncover the hidden dangers of cannibalism: health risks, legal pitfalls, and societal taboos in this eye-opening exploration.
Spoiler: Cannibalism is Legal in the United States (Mostly)
Shockingly, cannibalism is legal throughout the majority of the United States. No laws expressly prohibit the act of consuming human flesh in 49 states. The majority of cases where cannibalism has been a legal problem involved a different crime. For example, Joe Methany and Jeffrey Dahmer fed flesh to unsuspecting
Octopus Tentacles: The Alien Truth about Their Biology
Let’s start by saying that Octopuses probably aren’t aliens. That being said, these creatures have qualities that are certainly alien to us. For example, the octopus has three hearts and a brain that encompasses its entire body. And, almost disturbingly, octopus tentacles can move on their own. Most people look
Are Pistol Shrimp Dangerous to Humans?
The pistol shrimp has a powerful claw capable of killing its prey with a blast hotter than the sun’s surface, but are they harmful to humans?
How the Godfather of AI Believes We Should Handle AI Counterfeit Content
With AI counterfeit content on the rise, Geoffrey Hinton, the godfather of AI, believes counterfeiters should be treated harshly. This is what he has to say…
