Category: Science

There’s no shortage of interesting animal facts out there and floating around the internet. And since there are thousands upon thousands of weird, strange, unique, and cool animal species spread all throughout the globe, it makes some sense that there would be a ton of unpredictable and unexpected facts about them. Planet Earth is massive…

Since the invention of the first photo camera in the early 1800s, journalists have been exploring the idea of capturing images of war. During the Crimean War of the 1850s, this idea was brought to life. It was one of the first examples of photography in a major military conflict. Since then, war photography has…

Man versus nature. Despite being a part of the natural universe, mankind has always displayed a desire to limit nature. Our societies are typically built upon the idea that we have nature under our control. That is why it is so jarring when the natural world pushes back and reminds us that we are not…

History is filled with leaders, warriors, and thinkers who’ve shaped our world. But then, there are those who stand apart, not just for their deeds but for the air of mystery that surrounds them. Imagine having dinner with someone who claims they’ve chatted with Cleopatra, floated mid-air during a séance, or received prophecies from the…

We are lucky to live on a planet that is covered in fascinating organisms. We can be inspired by a soaring eagle, marvel at a leaping whale, or be moved to help the environment by the plight of the panda. But these big animals soak up most of the attention we pay to the natural…

About 1,800 space rocks plow into Earth’ ‘s surface every year. Most remain hidden or don’t have particularly odd stories to share. But some are downright bizarre or pose a particular brand of danger. From the only person to be killed by a meteorite strike to the cosmic rock that contained a comet, here are…

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, the concept of cloning has long captured the imagination of audiences. However, it has branched out from science fiction and become a part of everyday reality. Many have heard about Dolly the sheep, who arguably remains the most famous cloned animal. However, scientists have successfully cloned many more interesting…

The ability to change one’s mental state has appealed to humans throughout history. Thanks to nature, people around the world have almost always found ways to do it. Some of the methods in this list have been lost entirely, but others are still used today for recreation or even as medicine. Some of them you…

Do you believe in things you don’t understand? It’s time to crank that Stevie Wonder classic, “Superstition.” We’re venturing into the unknown to explore magic and luck—both the good and the bad. Have you ever wondered why some people refuse to walk under ladders or freak out over the number 13? Superstitions are a blend…