9 Times Sharks Were The Good Guys
Sharks get a bad rap, but sometimes sharks are the good guys in the sea. Here are nine examples of that.
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Over 400 Million Years Ago, Giant Mushrooms Covered The Earth
The Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth.
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The Historic Reason Behind The Renaming Of Mount Doane In Yellowstone
Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park was named for Gustavus Doane, but the name was changed in 2022. Here's the reason behind the historic renaming.
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Things You Should Never Do In A National Park
Since your tax dollars pay for them and they are expressly for your enjoyment, that means you can do what you like in a national park, right? Wrong.
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The Theories On Why People In The Middle Ages Thought That Lambs Grew On Trees
Anyone up to put a pig on trial in a court of law? Medieval folks thought that made perfect sense — and some thought a certain species of lamb grew on trees.
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This Bank In Italy Holds Almost Half A Million Wheels Of Cheese
This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved.
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Bearcats Have A Uniquely Familiar Scent
Just about everyone is familiar with the scent of popcorn. Especially the very specific popcorn scent that comes from the lobby of a movie theater.
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Creepy Facts About Animals That Will Keep You Up At Night
From surprising self-defense secrets to repulsive reproductive rituals, here are some creepy facts about animals that will keep you up at night.
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What Would Earth Look Like Without The Oceans?
Saying that Earth has water is like, well, saying that Scrooge McDuck has money.
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All The Ways Nature Programming Lies To You
Who can turn down a nature documentary featuring cute penguins, deer, or even the saga of a tight-knit wolf pack?
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How The World Wildlife Fund Forced The WWE To Change Its Name
It was not, perhaps, the most highly anticipated match in history, but the legal battle between nature lovers and wrestling promoters had a fascinating outcome.
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Why Johnny Depp Won't Receive The Full $15 Million From The Amber Heard Case
The total amount awarded to Johnny Depp was $15 million, including $10 million in damages and $5 in punitive damages — however, he won't pocket $15 million.
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The Animal That Has Injured More People In Yellowstone Than Any Other
You'd be surprised to find out that out of all of the animal predators that call Yellowstone home, it's not bears visitors have to worry about -- it's bison.
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The 2 Billion Year Old Nuclear Reactor That Exists In Africa
When we think of nuclear reactors, we might assume they're all made by humans. But as scientists discovered in 1972, that's not necessarily the case.
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What Scientists Believe About Dogs' Emotions
We don't really know what's going on in our dogs' hearts and minds. According to science, dogs' emotions are very real — and they're fascinating.
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The Science Behind How Monkeypox Is Transmitted
Monkeypox is a rare disease usually contained to Africa, but a new outbreak in Europe has caused concern. Cases have also begun to appear in the U.S.
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Why A Missouri Cave Stores Millions Of Pounds Of Cheese
These Missouri caves are repurposed limestone mines used by Kraft, and they're the perfect environment for storing large amounts of cheese.
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The Unusual Way Plants Communicate With Each Other
We all know that plants are living things, but it may come as a surprise that plants can actually communicate with each other in pretty unusual ways.
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The Most Underrated National Parks You Should Visit At Least Once
There are more national parks than states in the U.S., but some are underrated. Here's a list of national parks you should visit at least once in your life.
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Gross Facts About The Cowardly Lion Costume From The Wizard Of Oz
Perhaps some creative soul in the wardrobe department suggested, "Hey! Why don't we make a lion out of a lion?" And so they did. But it wasn't without issue.
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Why Veronica Lake's Signature Hairstyle Was Discouraged During WWII
In the early 1940s, Veronica Lake became a household name for her acting chops and her signature look. But a major moment in U.S. history changed everything.
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The Real Reason White Carnations Are The Official Flowers Of Mother's Day
In the 21st century in the United States, Mother's Day is a big deal -- cards, candy, phone calls. And flowers, with white carnations having pride of place.
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Animals That Live Insanely Hard Lives
Humans like to complain a lot, but life is pretty sweet for most, at least compared to animals. Here are animals that live insanely, ridiculously hard lives.
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The Science Behind Why Animals Lick Their Newborns
If you've ever observed an animal after giving birth, you may have noticed the mother licking her young. But why do animals do this? Here's the answer.
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The Lost Pair Of Pants That Led To A $54 Million Lawsuit
The history of the legal profession in the United States is filled with head-scratching lawsuits filed for the most picayune and trivial of reasons.
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Do We Know More About Space Than Earth's Oceans?
Just as space provides an enormous opportunity for exploration and discovery, so, too, do our oceans. The key to both? Technology to meet the challenges.
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What Would Happen If You Gave Lions And Jaguars Catnip?
Domestic cats love catnip, so much so that it changes their behavior when they're around it. But what would happen if you gave lions and jaguars catnip?
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