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Werther Effect
April 1st, 2013 3:05 PMTo this day, German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 18th century epistolary novel is widely recognized as one of the first documented “literary sensations” in Europe.
Loch Ness Monster
April 1st, 2013 2:26 PMSince the first supposed sighting of this cryptid in 1933, people have been traveling to Great Britain's largest body of fresh water seeking Nessie out.
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock!
April 1st, 2013 2:00 PMThis is Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock, a five-gesture expansion of the classic version featuring two additional weapons, the lizard and Spock from Star Trek, to reduce the chance of a session ending in a tie.
V Sign
April 1st, 2013 1:32 PMOnce used by World War II-era politicians to celebrate victory, the iconic hand gesture has since evolved into a sign of peace for the hippies and a stereotype of Asian tourists.
The Three Hares
April 1st, 2013 12:46 PMThis symbol featuring three rabbits chasing each other has been found in a variety of mediums since as early as the 6th century in cave temples in China.
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Werther Effect
To this day, German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 18th century epistolary novel is widely recognized as one of the first documented “literary sensations” in Europe.
Loch Ness Monster
Since the first supposed sighting of this cryptid in 1933, people have been traveling to Great Britain's largest body of fresh water seeking Nessie out.
Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock!
This is Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock, a five-gesture expansion of the classic version featuring two additional weapons, the lizard and Spock from Star Trek, to reduce the chance of a session ending in a tie.
The Three Hares
This symbol featuring three rabbits chasing each other has been found in a variety of mediums since as early as the 6th century in cave temples in China.