Month: January 2025

Times have certainly changed, and not necessarily for the better. This is more evident than ever in 2025. There is a lot of anger, hate, conflict, and strife, which does not seem to be going anywhere soon. It is no wonder, then, that even the nature of mysterious incidents has changed. While we used to

Many relics of human history are so mysterious and wondrous that the imagination, at times, is tempted to run away from the seemingly commonplace and rather unimpressive explanations mainstream archaeology offers. Pseudo-archaeology instead makes more dramatic and appealing solutions, which are nevertheless based more on the need to believe rather than on rigorous scientific investigation.

Science fiction is undoubtedly one of the world’s most widely appreciated entertainment mediums, and spaceships are one of the genre’s key aspects. Space exploration wouldn’t be possible without vehicles of some sort. Whether transport ships, warships, or ships of exploration, spaceships make it all possible. Most of them are pretty cool-looking and do some pretty

History is filled with brilliant minds whose groundbreaking discoveries pushed humanity forward. Still, for some, their achievements were followed by untimely and suspicious deaths. Whether targeted for their revolutionary work, entangled in political intrigue, or victims of tragic accidents that defy easy explanations, these figures leave behind unanswered questions. Were they simply unlucky, or did

Most concept cars are never meant to be anything more than a concept. They’re elaborate ideas for vehicles that cannot possibly be mass manufactured (or even made) when they are showcased at trade shows and other industry events. Concept cars are instead meant to excite consumers, investors, and the general public about the future. As

People don’t hate advertisements—they hate unwanted, obtrusive advertisements. However, a group of highly creative people knows how to make good advertisements: Ads crafted in good taste speak to both the highs and lows of the human condition. A good advertisement leaves you feeling better, more informed, and/or more aware than before you watched it. In

Since 1887, the electric chair has fascinated and horrified people around the world. The stiff, uninviting planks of wood the chairs are made of have become synonymous with the controversial method of execution. Since its invention, the chair has continued to evolve, for better or worse. Here are 10 things you might not have known

There’s no question that you were taught about gold rushes as a kid in history class. The great California Gold Rush of 1849 is probably the one you are most familiar with. That’s the case for most people, at least. Other gold rushes in the western part of the United States were also notable: the

The London Underground, affectionately known as “The Tube,” is much more than a transit system. It’s an iconic symbol of London and a marvel of engineering history, weaving through the city and its surrounding counties like veins of a bustling metropolis. First introduced as the Metropolitan Railway in 1863, the Underground was the world’s first

Transatlantic voyages weren’t just about getting from point A to point B—they were rich with traditions, rituals, and customs, many of which reflected the anxieties, superstitions, and camaraderie of life at sea. Whether designed to ward off bad luck, celebrate milestones, or bring passengers together, these rituals paint a vivid picture of what life was

So, what was going on in the world a century ago, in 1925? We’ve scoured the archives to find ten of the most compelling events of that year that made the headlines, and there are some humdingers. The year saw America’s deadliest tornado, the invention of television, Italy’s emergence as a fascist dictatorship, and a

When it comes to a great piece of literature, what’s in a title? Actually, quite a lot: whether as straightforward as Dracula, as cryptic as Lord of the Flies, or as devastating as The Waste Land, the title of a literary work functions as our entry point into it. But so many great literary works

“You keep using that word,” Inigo Montoya infamously said in The Princess Bride so many years ago, “but I do not think it means what you think it means.” We’ve all been there. Using a word in a way that isn’t technically correct—or, even worse, it’s just straight-up wrong. It can be embarrassing, of course.

Traversing the deep blue sea is no longer a recent venture for mankind since curiosity for what lies below dates back many years. Submersible boat designs evolved much over time. By 1776, the world’s first combat submarine, designed by David Bushnell, was put to task to break the British blockade of Boston Harbor, a challenge

Since the early days of filmmaking, it seems every generation has certain movies that strongly reflect whatever sets them apart from their parents and grandparents. Whether it be fashion, social behavior, attitude toward life, or simply a refusal to conform in general, motion pictures that successfully capture what makes a generation unique often become nostalgic

Black holes are bizarre yet fascinating objects. Regions of space and time are so dense and have such strong gravitational attraction that they consume anything and everything that might wander too close. Not even light can escape their pull, making it impossible to see directly. Instead, scientists scour the cosmos for a lack of photons—a

Many good things come with fame, but it is not without its downsides. Many people lose the respect that they would normally have for another person’s privacy, personal space, and possessions if that person is a celebrity. When famous people’s belongings fall into the hands of others by theft or accident, the chances of finding

Fossils serve as time capsules, offering glimpses into the ancient past and helping scientists reconstruct the evolutionary story of life on Earth. Most fossils fit neatly into our understanding of biology and history, but every so often, a discovery emerges that doesn’t align with established theories. These anomalies spark debate, challenge long-held beliefs, and sometimes

Humanity has always had a thing for superstitions—those quirky, often nonsensical beliefs that spice up our lives with a touch of paranoia. They have us knocking on wood when we tempt fate, giving black cats the side-eye, and detouring around ladders like they’re crime scenes. Harmless, right? Not always. While most superstitions are charming little

The 1920s were a very strange time for a lot of different reasons. For one, it was a free-wheeling era that saw people act wild and crazy, far beyond what had come about in the previous few decades. There were flapper girls, wild dancing parties, and all kinds of people getting rich during an economic