Animals consistently impress us with their abilities and cognition. As a result, science has come a long way since people believed flies spontaneously generated from beef. Or that anteaters came from the moon. Fortunately, the tide of animal discovery hasn’t slowed but gained traction as human comprehension scrutiny has improved. The following include some of
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You might imagine celebrities living it up with nearly endless resources and all the best and coolest homes and cars. But for many stars, it’s just not true! Except for the ones truly at the top, making millions upon millions every year, other celebs live quite normally. But that doesn’t mean they don’t lie about
Serial killers are extremely popular these days, not as people but as entertainment. As morbid as that may be, people love watching TV shows and movies about murderers, both fictional and non-fictional. True crime shows about real-life killers have been popular since the late 1980s; since then, the public has become fascinated with compulsive murderers.
The psychic internet theory was put forward by author Peter McCue in his book Paranormal Encounters on Britain’s Roads—and it is one of the most mind-blowing suggestions to explain paranormal activity on record. Ultimately, it builds on researcher George Tyrrell’s suggestion that many paranormal encounters could be explained as “hallucinations engendered by telepathy” and, in
Bullets, seemingly simple projectiles launched by firearms, are governed by a complex blend of physics. Their behavior, from launch to hitting the target, unfolds through an interplay of mechanics, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics. This complexity ensures bullets fly with precision and efficiency. Delving into bullet physics, we uncover aspects like ballistic coefficients and gyroscopic stability, which
A paraphilia is an interest in an object, situation, or type of person that has a sexual root and is atypical. You’ve certainly heard of some of these in your life already—like with necrophilia, which is the arousal and interest in corpses and dead bodies. Perhaps shoe fetishism may come to mind, too. (Any Married…
The music industry is rife with misdirection—tailoring acts to global demographics, trendy images, and popular sounds just to sell the greatest number of records. But, while this is not usually difficult to see through, sometimes, some big surprises lurk behind the guise of our favorite bands. And none is bigger than them not being bands
On October 24, 1944, the Navy submarine USS Tang engaged a Japanese convoy bound for Leyte Gulf. Going after a transport, it fired two torpedoes. The first went straight for the target, but the second somehow circled back toward the Tang, hitting and sinking it. The episode of the sub that sank itself might have
I hate dolls. Very much so. Their uncanny little blank glass eyes staring at me from across the room at night made me turn around any and all dolls I owned to face the wall. But I’m not just going to allow myself to suffer with this fear. No! I’m going to make sure you
Not all uprisings, revolts, and revolutions are led by men. You may think that’d be the case judging from the most notable moments of revolt in history. Still, women have had a surprisingly important role in many underdog uprisings. All throughout human history—especially in the last couple of centuries—when women have gotten fed up about
Most people trust their doctors to provide the best possible care when it comes to medical treatments. However, there exists a world of unconventional and controversial therapies that, despite their bizarre nature, continue to attract attention and debate. These treatments often come with bold claims and a following of devoted practitioners, yet they remain outside
New animal behaviors are being discovered every day. Some of the most captivating scenes come from well-known species, mainly because seeing bears and badgers do something wild is surprising. Now is the best time to witness these rarely-seen moments. Trail cameras, private photographers, and research film crews are everywhere, and this wide net of surveillance
Filmmaking is big money, but studios and financiers can get so caught up in a concept, a director, an actor, or dreams of a big payday they forget about the nuts-n-bolts of the operation. Indeed, once the other parts are in place, it’s not uncommon for the writing to be the last thing that gets
Indigenous cultures had and still have a profound connection to the natural world. These incredible people comprise 6% of Earth’s population across 90 countries. Indigenous people have been credited with developing several technologies and have contributed much to science. They also speak more than 4,000 languages and believe in things we cannot begin to comprehend
Nestled in southwestern Utah, Zion National Park is a remarkable natural marvel with a rich history. Once known as Mukuntuweap by indigenous peoples, the area was renamed Zion by Mormon pioneers in the late 1800s, signifying its dual role as a sanctuary and refuge. Designated as Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909 by President Taft, this
A spite house is a building constructed—or sometimes substantially modified—by an aggrieved person who is ticked off at their neighbors for some reason, either real or imagined. Spite houses are pretty much exactly what they sound like in that term: buildings built out of spite! They are often not meant to be lived in or
Throughout history, being a monarch has never just entailed enjoying the fruits of being at the very pinnacle of the social order. For kings and queens, there’s always been the danger of a jealous usurper lurking in the shadows and being prepared to take deadly action to grab power. So it’s little wonder that many
With summer just around the corner, everyone should be preparing for ice-cold Big Gulps and refreshing Slurpees—and don’t forget to grab your free one on July 11th! 7-Eleven has become an icon of America, the neon sign comforting glow to remind you that no matter what time it is, you can grab some potato chips
How would you feel if you recorded a hit song? If it were us, we’d be pretty darn happy about the achievement and brag about it to everybody we knew. And then we’d pray that we weren’t about to become a one-hit wonder and record like mad to ensure we would also have a second
It’s not often you can have your heart warmed while learning about scientifically calculated catitude. But today is your lucky day because this is one of those rare occasions. This won’t just tug the strings of your second-most important organ; it also covers essential information about our favorite feline friends (until the domestication of the
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