• A retro video game console connected to a CRT television displaying a pixelated landscape from a Sonic the Hedgehog game.

    15 Retro 1980s and 1990s Gaming Setups From Tastemakers of the Time

    I can’t believe how far the world of gaming has come. If I were to try to figure out where things stand with some of these games and even how to go about playing them nowadays, it’d take me days to get to the bottom of that. Maybe. Before gaming chairs, RGB lighting, and elaborate desk arrangements, a bedroom gaming setup usually meant a bulky television, a console balanced on a shelf, and a collection of cartridges or floppy disks scattered nearby. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, young gamers turned ordinary bedrooms into makeshift arcades, computer rooms, and multiplayer hangouts.…

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    19 Pizzas That Had All The Inspiration And No Execution

    I love pizza, but it’s easier said than done to bridge the gap between ideation and successful execution. While it’s…

    I love pizza, but it’s easier said than done to bridge the gap between ideation and successful execution. While it’s all good and fun to let your creative fires roar…

  • A side-by-side comparison showing the exterior of a restaurant building on the left and an interior view of a room with a set of stairs leading directly up to a window on the right.
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    15 Architecture Fails That Lost The Plot Altogether

    I don’t understand what any of the designers or architects were thinking in these scenarios. It goes to show the…

    I don’t understand what any of the designers or architects were thinking in these scenarios. It goes to show the value of good architecture. Just because someone might be an…

  • Two signs: one stating that Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is restricted until December 1 and limited to once per night, and another stating “Do Not Post Signs!” with a warning about charges for wall damage.
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    15 Neighborhood Notes That Didn’t Get The Memo On Kindness

    Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages…

    Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages call out late-night music, blinking reindeer, dogs’ little “gifts”, and…

  • A small metal sculpture of a UFO with a ladder attached to a brick wall.
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    15 Real Life Easter Eggs That People Missed

    When we think of Easter eggs, we usually picture hidden messages in movies, video games, or TV shows. But the…

    When we think of Easter eggs, we usually picture hidden messages in movies, video games, or TV shows. But the real world is full of them, too, intentional (and sometimes…

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  • Clint Eastwood sits casually on a beige couch, wearing a black leather jacket, brown shirt, blue jeans, yellow socks, and brown shoes. The wooden wall and a green plant are in the background.
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    17 Clint Eastwood Quotes To Tip Your Hat To

    Clint Eastwood is an undeniable Hollywood legend. He’s infamous for his no-nonsense attitude, extremely gritty performances, and those golden, unforgettable…

    Clint Eastwood is an undeniable Hollywood legend. He’s infamous for his no-nonsense attitude, extremely gritty performances, and those golden, unforgettable one-liners. He’ll nail his role as a gunslinger in a…

  • Left: An abandoned grocery store in Fukushima with cluttered aisles and debris. Right: An abandoned church in Mississippi surrounded by trees with Spanish moss. Both images evoke a sense of decay and abandonment.
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    29 Eerie and Abandoned Places That Are Fully Dystopian

    There’s something hauntingly captivating about places that were once teeming with life but now sit in eerie silence. For some,…

    There’s something hauntingly captivating about places that were once teeming with life but now sit in eerie silence. For some, exploring these abandoned spaces is a thrill—an invitation to step…

  • On the left, a large industrial steel factory labeled "Bethlehem Steel, the factory that built NYC." On the right, a monolithic concrete structure labeled "Hard pass." The sky is overcast in both images.
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    25 Eerie and Unsettling Buildings That Actually Look Evil

    It’s easy to forget just how much architects and urban planners shape the world around us. Some buildings are sleek…

    It’s easy to forget just how much architects and urban planners shape the world around us. Some buildings are sleek and modern, others are grand and historic—but then there are…

  • Left image: A pickup truck driving with only its rear half visible, captioned "The front wheel drive pickup truck." Right image: An SUV with a makeshift plow made from wooden boards attached to the front, captioned "No plow, no problem.
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    29 Times People “Fixed” Cars in a Very Questionable Way

    There’s nothing wrong with cutting corners to save a few bucks—sometimes, it’s even admirable. But when it comes to car…

    There’s nothing wrong with cutting corners to save a few bucks—sometimes, it’s even admirable. But when it comes to car repairs, there’s a fine line between resourceful and reckless. Some…

  • A black and white photo of a ship with striped camouflage shown from two different angles is on the left. On the right, a close-up of a zippered garment asks "White and gold? Or black and blue?
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    25 Deceptive Photos That Are More Like Optical Illusions

    Sometimes, reality isn’t quite what it seems. Whether by accident or clever design, these photos create optical illusions that will…

    Sometimes, reality isn’t quite what it seems. Whether by accident or clever design, these photos create optical illusions that will make you do a double take. From mind-bending perspectives to…

  • Left: Tweet from Access about someone eating snacks before an event. Right: Tweets discussing a woman and a man on screen, with a humorous caption about having a girl sleep over.
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    29 Witty Comebacks and Roasts That Deserve Gold Medals

    There’s something undeniably satisfying about encountering someone with razor-sharp wit. A well-timed comeback can turn an ordinary exchange into pure…

    There’s something undeniably satisfying about encountering someone with razor-sharp wit. A well-timed comeback can turn an ordinary exchange into pure entertainment, leaving everyone in awe (or speechless). These people didn’t…

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  • Tweet with a story about a woman in a diner claiming "soup du jour" is not the soup being served. To the right, an image showing a lumpy rock with the text "Rocks don't reflect light, neither does the moon." Below is a context note explaining rocks reflect light.
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    31 People Who Were Very Smug and Very Wrong

    This is a collection of “errogant” people, those who are completely wrong but totally certain about it. Some of these…

    This is a collection of “errogant” people, those who are completely wrong but totally certain about it. Some of these are fairly excusable, while others bring shame to their teachers,…

  • A man with a beard wearing a T-shirt and jeans is being escorted by four uniformed police officers. They are walking forward in a dimly lit setting. The police officers are wearing hats and badges.
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    15 Photos That Capture George Carlin’s Mad Genius

    George Carlin wasn’t just a comedian, he was a cultural icon who could cut through societal norms. While his stand-up…

    George Carlin wasn’t just a comedian, he was a cultural icon who could cut through societal norms. While his stand-up routines made him a household name, there was a swagger…

  • Close-up of several shiny gold bars on a dark surface. The bars are engraved with fine details, including numbers, a stamp, and the word "GOLD." The focus is on the front bar, while others are slightly blurred in the background.
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    15 of History’s Greatest Gold Heists From 1940-1960

    Between the years 1940 and 1960, numerous impossibly daring gold heists occurred, and many are still entirely enshrouded in mystery.…

    Between the years 1940 and 1960, numerous impossibly daring gold heists occurred, and many are still entirely enshrouded in mystery. These heists would occur within war zones, financial centers, and…

  • A man and an orangutan are on a film set. The orangutan is wearing sunglasses and holding a book. A film camera is nearby, and the man is leaning toward the orangutan, smiling. The background features trees. The image is in black and white.
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    20 Images of Clint Eastwood on Set That Capture His Brand of Cool

    These 20 behind-the-scenes photos showcase Clint Eastwood’s effortless cool and legendary presence on set.

    Clint Eastwood is notorious for his effortlessly composed attitude. He is seemingly unshakeable, even in times when most people would be stressed. From dusty landscapes of old westerns to creepy…

  • Two paintings side by side with price tags. Left: A floral still life with a price of $55 million. Right: A portrait of a person in historical attire with a price of $100 million.
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    12 Artistic Masterpieces That Vanished From The Canvas of History

    These 12 artistic masterpieces mysteriously disappeared, leaving behind stories of intrigue, theft, and loss.

    Throughout history art has been used as a powerful form of expression, capturing moments of beauty and emotion, but also moments of sheer terror. Unfortunately, some of the world’s most…

  • Black and white image split into two parts. Left: A woman in a leather jacket named Amelia Earhart (1937). Right: A man in a suit and hat, named Percy Fawcett (1925). Both are shown in historical attire with labels.
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    15 Famous Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace

    Throughout history, explorers have daringly adventured into the great unknown. The range of explorers striking gold and then sadly disappearing…

    Throughout history, explorers have daringly adventured into the great unknown. The range of explorers striking gold and then sadly disappearing into the abyss is startling, to say the least. We’ll…