Meet Hilda, The World’s First Plus-Size Pin-Up Girl
Hilda stole hearts in the 50s. Now she’s making a comeback. During the 50s, female beauty was pretty conventional, all things considered. When you think about the legendary beauties of…
There Are 7 Noses Hidden In London — Find Them All For Good Luck
There Are 7 Noses Hidden In London — Find Them All For Good Luck I smell an adventure! My single most notable physical feature is my nose. I’ve got a beak, a schnozz,…
America’s First Female Tattoo Artist Inked People From Coast To Coast
Ines Vuckovic/Dose Maud Wagner was one of the last tattoo artists to work by hand. Our Unsung Heroes series brings history’s unknown badasses out of the footnotes and into the spotlight….
Find Your Ancient Doppelgänger For Free On This Museum’s Website
Are you more of a Caesar or a Venus? My friend Sarah looks exactly like Scarlett Johansson and my cousin Shaun could be Matt Damon’s body double, but conversations about celebrity…
Death Masks: The Heirloom Nobody Asked For
What did any human do to deserve this? Last summer, my parents took a trip to the homeland: Germany. I was not asked to attend and my only consolation prize was…
This App Turns Your Laugh Into Stunning 3D Space Art
Eyal Gever The first sculpture made in zero gravity could be your giggle. Trippy, right? The best new iPhone app is really hard to find. Your best bet is to search…
It’s Totally Worth Clicking In To See The Inside Of This Mosque
Virtual Tourist It’s Totally Worth Clicking To See The Inside Of This Mosque Once you see it you’ll get why it’s called ‘King of the Light.’ Security issues, strict visa requirements and…
Will The Mystery Of Van Gogh’s Ear Ever Be Solved?
The truth behind history’s most gruesome ‘romantic’ gesture. As it turns out, there’s a lot we don’t know about Vincent van Gogh. The tormented Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, who committed suicide…
These Tiny Japanese Paper Houses Are So Damn Cute You’ll Want To Smash Them
Sankei Nope, those Miyazaki vibes you’re getting are not imaginary. You know when you see an adorable puppy and you just want to squeeze it until its eyes pop out?…
‘Terrifying’ Japanese Shrink-Wrap Pics Are Actually Thoughtful Art
Photographer Hal Two lovers rub on some lube and hop in the (vacuum) sack. The internet is abuzz with the latest “wacky trend from Japan”: couples in shrink-wrap, often naked (and…
