The time to express your algo IRL is nigh, my friend, because Halloween is just around the corner. We know you’re not really the kind of person who plans their H-ween ‘fit a month in advance (same), but this year we’re going to get you situated with an easy, impressive costume that speaks to topical, […]
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10 of the Weirdest Things Consumed as Aphrodisiacs
These days if someone needs a little help getting in the mood, they are likely to use wine, chocolate, oysters, or maybe even certain pharmaceuticals. Read more Section: News History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source Views: 0
The Weirdest Rules of Royal French Etiquette (Video)
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
11 of History’s Weirdest Jobs
There have been lots of interesting jobs throughout history, but some are certainly weirder than others. With changing technologies and shifting social norms, strange jobs have taken the forefront of many evolving cultures. Read more Section: News History Ancient Traditions Read Later Views: 0
The Weirdest Stuff You Can Buy on Amazon
There are 12 million items across Amazon’s various categories, and after spelunking into as many as possible over the years in search of the site’s best finds, we came up beaming with gourmet sea salt flakes, self-described “scrumptious” body pillows, and a vibrator whose 56,800 reviews guarantee “need-an-exorcism level” orgasms. All great picks, we know—but […]
A Test for the Taste Buds: The 7 Weirdest Foods in History
In many ways, the culinary arts of preparing food are the oldest in the world. Ever since becoming sentient, humans had to experiment with cooking in order to sustain themselves. From the dawn of humanity and the first haunches of meat over a fire, all the way to the merging of cultures in the Roman […]
A 5,000-Year-Old Beer Recipe from China Has Just Been Unveiled
A very, very old beer recipe has been discovered in China, and it is notable for its use of barley, which scientists had previously thought ancient Chinese did not have access to, according to a paper published Monday. But let’s get to the important part first. How did it taste? “A bit sour and a bit sweet,” Jiajing Wang, the researcher leading […]