Krissy Howard, Author At All That's Interesting

Krissy Howard

Krissy Howard is a New York-based freelance writer. She regularly contributes to Runt of the Web and her original humor has appeared on The Hard Times, Reductress, and The Hairpin.

Recent Posts

22 Photos Of The ‘Guardian Angels’ Who Cleaned Up The Terrifying Streets Of 1980s New York

22 Photos Of The ‘Guardian Angels’ Who Cleaned Up The Terrifying Streets Of 1980s New York

When New York's crime went through the roof, the Guardian Angels took matters into their own hands and took back the streets.

Abandoned Bunnies Are Multiplying And Taking Over Las Vegas

Abandoned Bunnies Are Multiplying And Taking Over Las Vegas

The biggest problem facing Sin City may not be what you think it is.

How One Child’s Murder Helped Launch The Anti-Defamation League

How One Child’s Murder Helped Launch The Anti-Defamation League

Mary Phagan was just 12 years old when she was found dead in a factory. The hate speech her case incited would help launch an organization meant to combat it.

When Self-Electrocution Was Used To Cure What Ails You

When Self-Electrocution Was Used To Cure What Ails You

Lack of confidence got you down? Electrocute it out!

This Indian Village Was Abandoned Overnight And No One Knows Why

This Indian Village Was Abandoned Overnight And No One Knows Why

Why did all of the residents of Kuldhara flee one night under the cover of darkness?

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

The naked mole rat may be one of the most fascinating mammals in the animal kingdom.

In The 1930s, People Kept Babies In Cages Suspended Out Their Windows

In The 1930s, People Kept Babies In Cages Suspended Out Their Windows

Believe it or not, no injuries or deaths were ever reported from baby cages.

Lingchi May Be The Most Terrifying Punishment In History

Lingchi May Be The Most Terrifying Punishment In History

The cut-by-cut torture method known as lingchi may have been in use for hundreds of years.

The Language Late-19th Century Migrant Workers Created In Order To Survive

The Language Late-19th Century Migrant Workers Created In Order To Survive

Survival doesn't entail physical strength alone — it also requires good communication.

In The Not-So-Distant Past, People Used Dogs For Labor, Not Companionship

In The Not-So-Distant Past, People Used Dogs For Labor, Not Companionship

Believe it or not, the idea of owning dogs for the sole purpose of companionship is actually a new one.

Would You Electrocute An Innocent Person If Told To? New Research Says Yes

Would You Electrocute An Innocent Person If Told To? New Research Says Yes

An update on the infamous Milgram obedience experiments reveals chilling results.