Enormous Statue of Genghis Khan in Mongolia
(via Amusing Planet) In 2008, a gigantic statue of Genghis Khan riding on horseback was erected on the bank of
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A Fold Apart: Origamist Robert Lang’s Incredible Paper Creations
(via Great Big Story) Twenty five years ago, physicist Robert Lang worked at NASA, where he researched lasers. He also
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The Simpson Family Made Its Television Debut 30 Years Ago
(via Smithsonian) On April 19, 1987, the Simpson family made its debut in a 30 second clip on the FOX
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A Field of Lego Daffodils Has Sprouted in England
(via Atlas Obscura) These flowers will never wilt. Located in the northern England town of Hull…the fake daffodil field is
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The Potato Chip Shortage Afflicting Japan
(via Atlas Obscura) Thanks to a series of typhoons that hit northern Japan last year, the potato crop was poor, which
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9 Famous Puppeteers of the 20th Century
(via mental_floss) Puppetry has been a form of entertainment since at least ancient Greece, carried on through the antics of
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Meet the King of Fake Cash
(via Great Big Story) It’s no secret that most of the money you see in movies or music videos is
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Behind the Scenes of the (Actual) Record Industry
(via Great Big Story) You’ve probably heard that vinyl is back—sales of vinyl records have been on the rise and
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The Original Stop-Motion Imperial Walkers Were a Triumph of Craftsmanship
(via Popular Mechanics) Nowadays, cinematic creations like the AT-AT walkers from Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back are completely computer-generated. But
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Crayola Is About to Kill Off One of Its Colors
(via mental_floss) The world’s most famous crayon-maker is planning to make this year’s National Crayon Day—which arrives on Friday, March
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The Unpublished Manuscripts of 7 Famous Authors
(via mental_floss) Not every work by a great author ends up topping bestseller lists. Some never make it onto the
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The American Government Is Searching For Its Own Lost Art
(via Atlas Obscura) Murals and sculptures created during the New Deal have ended up in unexpected places. And one by
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