Cracked Archive - News

How WWIII Can Start In The Last Place You Expect (And Soon)

An election that happened thousands of miles away is what deserves the bulk of our attention today.

By Adam Tod Brown
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October 06, 2016

The 13 Most Insane Things Happening Right Now (10/4)

While you're busy packing your bags for that shuttle to Mars, news happens.

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By T. S. Obiech, Scott Laffey
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October 04, 2016

5 Real Horror Movies That Actually Happened Thanks To NASA

NASA's research history includes projects that are far from the ordinary rocket engine tests and spacesuit building, and veer right into Twilight Zone territory.

By Pauli Poisuo
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October 01, 2016

Eerie Similarities Between Trump, Putin, ISIS & Kim Jong Un

By CRACKED Staff
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September 30, 2016

Should Kratom Be Banned? Here's What the Experts Say

I interviewed a spokesman with the DEA, along with four experts in the field, to find out why a whole bunch of people with terrible, chronic pain are about to become criminals.

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By Robert Evans
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September 29, 2016

The 13 Most Insane Things Happening Right Now (9/27)

Look, we get it. Once you find out that your patronus is a three-legged alley cat, it's hard to get motivated to check on the news.

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By T. S. Obiech, Scott Laffey
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September 27, 2016

6 Reasons Breitbart Is The Most Batsh!t Crazy Website Ever

Breitbart makes Fox News look like the BBC.

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By Jim Avery
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September 27, 2016

6 'Wacky' Headlines With Legitimately Sad Backstories

Keep your eye out for the following headlines, and trust us when we say they should never be shared in conjunction with that laugh-cry emoji you love so much.

By Kathy Benjamin
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September 24, 2016

13 Surefire Steps To Reunite With Your Estranged Dad

Ever find yourself longingly watching families holding hands? Slowing down time when a child runs into the arms of their smiling dad, like in a bad Hallmark commercial? You might be feeling the symptoms of having an estranged father.