The “Logan Bar” Was Not-So-Sweet Chocolate And That’s Just How The US Military Wanted It
For National Chocolate Day, the story of a World War II-era chocolate bar that wasn't too sweet, and that’s exactly how it was supposed to be.
A Town In Colorado Holds Coffin Races
Starting tomorrow in Manitou Springs, Colorado, it’s an event known as the Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival. And oh man, does the story of Emma Crawford and her coffin take some explaining.
Norwood, Ontario Had A Water Tower That Looked Like A Crushed Can
Today in 1957, the water tower in Norwood, Ontario, which looked like a big can of soda or beer, suddenly looked like a big crushed can of soda or beer.
William Lyttle, The “Mole Man” Who Dug Tunnels Around His London Home
My chemistry teacher called today Mole Day, and while this story doesn't have much chemistry in it, it does have a mole: a Londoner called William Lyttle who dug huge tunnels around his place.
Scientists Once Trained Rats To Drive Little Cars
Today in 2019, New Scientist published a study that trained rats to maneuver little cars around to find Froot Loops.
William A. Mitchell, The King Of Space Age Snacks
Today in 1911, the birthday of William A. Mitchell, a food inventor whose name might not ring a bell but whose creations - including Pop Rocks, Cool Whip and Tang - are unforgettable.
It’s Flag Week on Cool Weird Awesome
This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about flags and those who fly them.
Could Smart Tech And Music Playlists Help People Stay Sober?
There’s a new experiment underway that’s going to see whether music playlists and some stress-sensing technology can help people who are trying to stay sober.
Ed Wood, The Filmmaker Who Made The Best Worst Movies Ever
One hundred years ago today, the birthday of the man that has long been celebrated as the worst movie director of all time, so bad that some people actually love his movies: Ed Wood.
The Great Naha Tug of War Gets Thousands Of People Pulling And Partying
This Sunday on Okinawa in Japan, it’s an event on a grand scale: the Naha Great Tug of War, with thousands of people pulling a 200 meter long rope.