June 2017 - Page 4 of 6 - Curious Links

10 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant

June 15, 2017June 6, 2017 0 Comments wrestling

(via mental_floss) Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars—Hulk Hogan, The Rock,

(via Atlas Obscura) From late 1800s to the 1950s, pulp magazines and books offered a seemingly endless churn of detective

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 0 Comments canada, money

(via Atlas Obscura) Canada turns 150 years old this year, and while some residents are celebrating by planting (and eating)

(via mental_floss) Happy Flag Day! If you’re wondering what June 14th has to do with the Stars and Stripes, why

June 13, 2017June 12, 2017 0 Comments food, history

(via Atlas Obscura) In 1950, Robert C. Baker, a professor at Cornell University, published Cornell Cooperative Extension Information Bulletin 862,

June 13, 2017June 7, 2017 0 Comments language

(via The Vintage News) Sooner or later, someone watching a detective or other sort of mystery show on TV will

(via Atlas Obscura) On the last day of an archaeological project near Valley Forge National Park, Dan Sivilich told his

June 12, 2017June 8, 2017 0 Comments

(via Neatorama) Never scoff at the life-altering power of a single Hamilton. Neatorama gives 10 for $10.

June 12, 2017June 7, 2017 0 Comments science

(via mental_floss) If you don’t know much about the deep blue sea—like why it’s not actually blue, for example—check out

(via Atlas Obscura) Rodney Smith, Jr. firmly believes he can change the United States with nothing more than yard work

June 9, 2017June 1, 2017 0 Comments art

(via Amusing Planet) In the 2000s Kurt Wenner first introduced 3-D pavement art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

June 9, 2017May 31, 2017 0 Comments food

(via mental_floss) It’s easy to say what a sandwich is. Grilled cheese?—definitely a sandwich. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato?—there’s no question.