Fun facts, satire, and the lighter side of the internet
Forget the gum, the socks, and the waxy chocolate Santa. These tiny treasures are here to turn the most overlooked part of Christmas morning into the main event. Prepare for squeals, snack theft, and at least one person who refuses to put their new gift down.
Greeting cards have stood the test of time. In this day and age of technology, there is always something special about receiving a handwritten message you can hold onto and look back on years later. And some of these cards stand out in the most hilarious ways. Here are some examples, as shared by pe
People with a dark sense of humor don’t often get a chance to enjoy their type of comedy, which is why we made this list to cater to our edgy audience. Check out all the memes to see which one cracks you up the most.
Cats and dogs bring so much joy into our lives, but not every animal gets the love, care, and protection it deserves. Dedicated to speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, this account shares messages that raise awareness about animal welfare and encourage people to make a difference.
Nobody expects an electronic device to arrive packed inside an old potato chip bag or a leftover takeout box. Yet somehow, these online sellers thought that was totally fine. Unlucky buyers took to the internet to share their wild shipping nightmares — partly to warn the rest of us, and partly becau
Horror writers would struggle to invent these stories, and yet every one of them happened. An Instagram page dedicated to collecting true tales of crime and survival has gathered the most chilling, so check your locks before you start scrolling.
The 1990s were only 27 years ago, but that decade feels like a completely different world from the one we’re currently living in. So if you’re interested in taking a trip back in time and reminiscing on the good old days, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of nostalgic, relatable, and hilarious me
Sometimes, parenting requires an absurd amount of creativity. It’s the moments when you want to get your child to eat their vegetables or cooperate with daily routines. And sometimes, those methods fall into the category of “slightly bizarre and unhinged.” Here are some examples, as shared by people
Let's face it, pandas, nobody really expects to find comedy gold in a bathroom. But some people have decided that even a trip to the toilet deserves a good laugh! From cleverly worded restroom signs to hilarious little details, these bathrooms are anything but boring. Keep scrolling to see which one
Stained glass is something that most of us don’t get to see on a daily basis. Unless you’re frequenting cathedrals or creating pieces yourself, you’re probably not encountering very much stained glass. But maybe you should be! Here’s a list of some of the most creative and stunning stained glass pie
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In the early 1990s, I was an editor at Wired. It was an exciting time because the internet was new to most people. My colleagues were young, creative, curious, and smart, but two of them stood out: Gary Wolf and June Cohen. — Read the rest The post Gary Wolf and June Cohen on cold plunges, self-trac
The Spalax and Nannospalax are two types of blind mole-rats that Mother Nature clearly made when she was having an off-day. She must have been very overstimulated when she decided to stick a gaping mouth, large flaring nose, and absolutely no other facial features onto this hairy, sausage-shaped cri
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The Turnagain Arm is a long body of water near Anchorage, Alaska. It is famous for its bore tides. A bore tide happens when a narrow body of water is met with a tide. Waves that travel as fast as 15 mph and reach up to 10 feet can happen. — Read the rest The post Alaskan surfers ride the freezing bo
Watch one very happy dog sit in a grass field, surrounded by pigeons. The dog has one very gentle temperament and sits there blissfully well. The pigeons climb all over him, flapping around and squawking. The dog just looks happy to have made some new friends. — Read the rest The post A gentle dog s
Here is a close-up and personal video of a snail laying her eggs. I am not quite sure if I feel disgusted or struck by this video. The snail's eggs look like little pink pieces of candy, and it is not what I expected. — Read the rest The post A snail lays a cluster of pink eggs that look like candy
There is a sourdough library in Belgium. Karl De Smedt takes us on a tour of the library in this video. He shows us the special refrigerator where starters from over 100 different bakeries around the world are safely stored. — Read the rest The post Belgium's Sourdough Library keeps starters from mo
Behold, the snake-necked turtle. The Turtle Survival Center shared this video of this unique turtle species, who stand out amongst other turtles due to their long, flexible necks. When threatened, this species folds their long neck beneath the edge of their shells. — Read the rest The post The snake
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Beneath the Church of All Saints in the Czech Republic is this magnificent chapel that is decorated entirely with human bones. It even features an ornate chandelier made out of bones. It looks like something from a fantasy movie, but it is entirely real. — Read the rest The post The Sedlec Ossuary i
This 30-foot-tall crash test dummy stands on the side of the road outside the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration office to remind folks about seatbelt safety. It's impossible not to notice this giant, bright yellow sculpture, and that is for a good reason. — Read the rest The post A 30-foot-tall
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) commuted the sentences of all 548 people currently on California’s death row, claiming “state-sactioned killing is incompatible” with our shared values. What do you think? The post Gavin Newsom Commutes All California Death Sentences appeared first on The Onion.
We visited the Nanzoin Temple in the mountainous region of Sasaguri, near Fukuoka, on our last trip to Japan. It's a short train ride from Hakata Station in Fukuoka, and it transports you to a different world. Built on a gently sloping hillside, the Nanzoin Temple is a sprawling Buddhist center that
It's been 16 years since Chris Ware published an issue of the Acme Novelty Library, his incredible comic book art project. This is issue number 21. It comes out on November 10th, and I just received an advance copy. Like his recent issues, it's more than a single publication. — Read the rest The pos
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COOKEVILLE, TN—With the argument before him appearing completely airtight, local man Ron Bingham told reporters Tuesday that a glistening, ice-cold beer was making a compelling case for him to lose custody of his kid. “I was convinced I’d do anything to keep parental rights to my precious baby girl,
NEW YORK—Responding to the question of what she believed was the biggest misconception the public had about her, pop star Tate McRae revealed to reporters Friday that if she ever stopped dancing she would die. “Many people think dancing is my passion—it is not,” said the “Housewife” and “Sports Car”
The U.S. military-industrial complex is the largest in the world, supplying arms to countries across the globe. The Onion takes a look at the history of U.S. arms sales. 1790 A farmer in Rhode Island becomes the first American to sell a musket to a cow. 1831 Jebediah Lockheed meets Silas Martin. 194
RALEIGH, NC—Racked with shame as it contemplated the fact that it remained unscathed nearly a week after Halloween, a local pumpkin confirmed Friday that it was struggling with survivor’s guilt. “Of all the pumpkins that were murdered and mutilated, why was I the only one spared?” said the pumpkin,
WASHINGTON—Explaining they had no deep-seated desire to “discover” the Dr. Seuss character, a new generation of moviegoers told reporters Friday that, actually, they were fine not having their own Cat In The Hat film. “No thanks, we’re all good,” said new generation spokesperson Isaiah Ashworth, rep
WASHINGTON—Hailing the patriotically modified bird of prey as a must-have for any supporter of the president, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday it would soon issue a Donald Trump commemorative eagle. “Whether you’re a raptor collector or just looking for a unique way to pay tri
WASHINGTON—Despite overwhelming initial resistance to the concept, a Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday found that most conservatives supported white genocide when presented with its actual policies. “While the words ‘white genocide’ were universally received with fear and hostility, more t
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The couple were wed in a small private ceremony attended by their loved ones and the vacationing Dutch family they had drunkenly invited the previous night. The post Natalie Olivera and Sara Berry appeared first on The Onion.
The bride and groom let all their friends know they have ice sculpture money Saturday. The post Stephanie Poulin and Liam Shea appeared first on The Onion.
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The Checkmate Retro Styled IPS Upgradeable Display is a flat-screen monitor that looks and works like a 1980s computer monitor. It's a Kickstarter project for people who want to play retro games on their old consoles and computers. If you've ever tried to connect your old console to a modern TV, you
I bought Charles Burns' Big Baby in 1986. RAW Books (run by Maus creator Art Spiegelman and New Yorker cover editor Françoise Mouly) published it as a hardbound book that resembles a kids' picture book. The interior pages are black-and-white comic book panels telling the story of a normal boy named
While convicted felon and repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct Donald J. Trump was happily admiring other men's posteriors, bragging about pools, arches, and ballrooms, the GOP could not get him to say anything that would help their cause. He did apparently pause to shelve Stephen Miller, however
Soon-to-be former Senator from Maine, Susan Collins got one thing right: voters are the reason she won't be in office anymore. A scandal alleging Collins was on the take, a terrible record of standing against human rights and voting for terrible justices on invented premises are among the many, many
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During the final weeks of the campaign, convicted felon and oft-accused of sexual misconduct, Donald Trump kept talking about Jon Husted's butt. After repeatedly describing Husted's backside as a "pile of muscle," Dementia Don claimed the Ohio senator had jumped 12 points in the polls because "the a
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Toys "R" Us and Halloween went hand-in-hand back in the day. It's impossible not to feel nostalgic when thinking about it if you lived through that era as a kid. Luckily we have old commercials like this one from 1983 to remember how much fun the store was. — Read the rest The post In this 1983 Toys
This video made me laugh especially hard because I recently had a very similar experience in my own garden. If you've ever been gardening only to see some of your plants disappearing under the ground, as if they had decided to hide away, then you might know what I'm talking about. — Read the rest Th
Here is a baby flamingo compilation from the San Antonio Zoo. Baby flamingos don't have their iconic pink feathers yet. What makes them especially cute is the way that they look a bit awkward trying to figure out how to walk. — Read the rest The post Baby flamingos at the San Antonio Zoo are still f
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When I was in Japan last month, we went to an okonomiyaki restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan. It was called Denko Sekka, in Canal City Hakata, a shopping center. (Denko Sekka means "lightning fast.") Okonomiyaki is basically a kind of pancake or crepe cooked on a griddle. — Read the rest The post A Fukuok
A judge has officially ruled that tacos and burritos can be called sandwiches. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13741 – It’s Official: Tacos are Sandwiches appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Learn more about the precipitation called diamond dust. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13692 – Diamond Dust appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Autonomous product adoption might be robbing us of the emotional value of manual tasks. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13593 – Autonomous Product Adoption appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Vampire bats French kiss each other with mouthfuls of blood to build social ties. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13535 – Vampire Bats French Kiss appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Sallie Ann Jarrett was a famous civil war mascot who now has her own statue. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13256 – Sallie Ann Jarrett appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Living on a street with trees is associated with better health. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13165 – The Power of Trees appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Someday, most Facebook accounts will belong to dead people. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13007 – Dead People With Facebook Accounts appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
You can see two sunsets from the world's tallest building. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12992 – The Burj Khalifa Double Sunset appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Was that a real spider on Marv's face in Home Alone? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12620 – Home Alone’s Spider Guest Star appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
Can you really make a living watching true crime? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12595 – A Dream Job That Gives You Nightmares appeared first on WTF Fun Facts.
