Gertrude Ederle Set A Record For Swimming The English Channel, And She Did It In A Thunderstorm
Today in 1926, American Gertrude Ederle swam from France to England, a record-setting crossing of the English Channel she made in stormy weather!
Joseph Grimaldi, London’s “King Of Clowns”
Today in 1778, the birthday of Joseph Grimaldi, the guy who basically invented clowning as we know it today. Here's some of his story.
Creeped Out By Clowns? Here’s The Science That Explains Why
A grade school custodian in New Hampshire has been showing up to the late shift in a creepy clown costume. So, first of all, why, and also, what is it about clowns that many people find so creepy?
Cecil Chubb, The Guy Who Bought Stonehenge At An Auction
This month in 1915, the ancient site known as Stonehenge went up for sale at auction. It's almost unthinkable today, but it happened - what took place after that auction was pretty mind-boggling too.
The Toronto Circus Riot Started Because Clowns Fought Firefighters At A Brothel
July 13, 1855 is the date of the Toronto Circus Riot, an event which sounds baffling and bizarre from the name alone, but the details are even weirder.
Lionel Richie Once Went Clothes Shopping For Nelson Mandela
Today Lionel Richie is receiving the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Not only has he sold millions of records, he’s become a home goods entrepreneur, an art enthusiast - and one time, personal clothes shopper for none other than Nelson Mandela.
New Zealand Man Brings Emotional Support Clown To Firing
Joe the Clown is available for parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs and layoff meetings with HR.
Fought Off Clown Robbers
Early frontrunner for 2019's greatest hero
Everybody loves a clown so why don’t you
One of the many toys from my childhood that explain why I am the way I am
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
One of the truly kult klassics of kontemporary kinema, "Killer Klowns" is a b-movie you laugh with, not at. Well, except for the Kotton Kandy pods, the dialogue or John Allen Nelson.