Damn Interesting

Author: Alan Bellows • Page 8/34

Alan Bellows is the founder/designer/head writer/managing editor of Damn Interesting.
Article:

Bound By Tradition

The ancient and strange Chinese practice of foot binding.
Written by Alan Bellows • 23 Nov 2011 • Read →
Curio/Podcast:

The Ice Worm Cometh

On the curious, tiny organisms that make their homes inside glaciers. 
Written by Alan Bellows • 16 Nov 2011 • Read/Listen →
Site News:

Writer on the Storm

As you may have noticed, until about a week ago the Damn Interesting web server was about as sturdy as a pair of pape...
Written by Alan Bellows • 16 Nov 2011 • Read →
Long-Form:

Rider on the Storm

The story of an unplanned and prolonged skydive through a thunderstorm.
Written by Alan Bellows • 06 Oct 2011 • Read →
Long-Form:

Who Wants To Be a Thousandaire?

Michael Larson had a lot of time and TVs on his hands, and he used them to hack one of his favorite game shows.
Written by Alan Bellows • 12 Sep 2011 • Read →
Site News:

It’s About Damn Time

(This post's content expired, but its husk remains here as a historical curiosity).
Written by Alan Bellows • 25 Aug 2011 • Read →
Long-Form:

Steely-Eyed Hydronauts of the Mariana

The story of humanity's first visit the ocean's deepest point.
Written by Alan Bellows • 21 Jul 2009 • Read →
Site News:

Something’s Afoot at Damn Interesting

We at Damn Interesting are happy to announce that we have officially returned from our spontaneous hiatus. One might...
Written by Alan Bellows • 15 Jul 2009 • Read →
Site News:

A Series of Unfortunate Hacks

For the past several weeks, Damn Interesting has been repeatedly violated by a gaggle of Russian hackers. Their stra...
Written by Alan Bellows • 21 Nov 2008 • Read →
Long-Form:

In Soviet Russia, Lake Contaminates You

The story of one of the most radioactive places in the world.
Written by Alan Bellows • 17 Oct 2008 • Read →
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