The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks
(via Hakai Magazine) From unappetizing “fishbricks” to cultural darlings, the 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so
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Cultures
Learning about your own and that of others
A Brief History of Unsolved Mysteries
(via Mental Floss) Unsolved Mysteries– The primetime show used creepy music, spooky lightning, and sometimes-questionable acting in an effort to
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Why Do Stop Signs Have Eight Sides?
(via mental_floss) At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t
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The 10 Most Expensive Movies Ever Made
(via Mental Floss) Filmmakers can bring practically any scenario to life on screen with the right budget. The most expensive
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How 19th-Century German Farmers Turned Caves Into Homes
(via Atlas Obscura) Preserving an unusual slice of rural life.
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Sweeten Your Springtime With Japan’s Fruit Sandwiches
(via Atlas Obscura) These treats have a surprisingly long history.
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12 Delicious Hotdogs From Around the World
(via Mental Floss) Hotdogs have German roots and are an American staple—but they’re also a global food find. Across the
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How KISS applied their makeup in 1975
In the early 1970s, two members of New York rock band Wicked Lester, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, struck out
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This Connecticut Inn Has Hosted Sea Chantey Singalongs for Half a Century
(via Atlas Obscura) Landlubbers are very welcome.
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How to Recreate 1,300-Year-Old Cookies
(via Atlas Obscura) Found in an empty tomb, these sweets have staying power.
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This Library in Brooklyn Is Home to the World’s Largest Sketchbook Collection
(via Smithsonian) With more than 50,000 sketchbooks from 50 countries, the Brooklyn Art Library in Williamsburg is still accepting submissions
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5 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Regrow from Scraps
(via Mental Floss) One fun way to reduce food waste is by turning old produce into home gardening projects. Many
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