Month: April 2017
“I think this would be a good time for beer,” Roosevelt said–and the entire nation cheered. Roosevelt’s Beer-Wine Revenue Act allowed for sales of 3.2 percent beer in the …
Dandelion quits the (crayon) pack race. As of 30 March, dandelion was retired from the Crayola pack. Some kindergarteners were upset that Dandelion was retiring. Others held …
The ancient tomb-sweeping Festival kicked off with a retainer who fed his leg to a hungry prince During a civil war, Prince Chong Er and his loyal Minister Jie …
When a Honda CRV caught on fire during tomb-sweeping festival, the internet joked: “The descendants are so devoted as to burn a CRV as an offering to their ancestors.” …
Adults are so good at lying that they can often lie even to themselves. On average, adults lie about 10 times a day. We can throw about three …
For World Rat Day, here’s a tiny party for tiny rats (with tiny hats). Via: Imgur
April 1st is International Pillow Fight Day. Due to escalating tensions in the world, it ended with two nations threatening to use the nuclear option. Just kidding. International Pillow …
His corruption was total. His takings were immense. And his reputation is legendary. Few men are as synonymous with political corruption as William Magear Tweed or Boss Tweed. Here …
On Kanamara Matsuri or Penis Festival, people carry giant penises through the streets in one of the world’s most unusual festivals. Despite smirks and giggles from Westerners, this is …
Edgar Allan Poe happily called his time the “epoch of the hoax.” He contributed six hoaxes. But did he prank a city on April Fool’s Day? For over a century …
