Can Plants Really Tell Time?
Humans have any number of ways to measure the passage of life -- increments of time, whether seconds or years. Research indicates it isn't just us, either.
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The 90-Million-Year-Old Discovery Made During A Simple Fishing Tournament
It's not unusual for fishermen to, say, exaggerate their accomplishments and near-misses, which makes one claim, confirmed by a geologist, even more impressive.
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How Uruguay Defeated Brazil In An Ocean Battle Using Cheese-Loaded Cannons
Necessity is the mother of invention, and rarely is inventiveness more important than at the height of armed conflict with a shortage of supplies.
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Why Dead Snapdragon Flowers Would Make A Perfect Halloween Decoration
Dead snapdragon flowers would make the perfect Halloween decoration thanks to their symbolic meaning. Here's what makes dead snapdragons spooky.
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What Would Happen To Humans If Animals Went Extinct?
As time goes on and our understanding of climate change becomes more profound, it's clear that all of life on Earth is interconnected and interdependent.
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What Was The Billion Dollar Spy's Motive To Work For The United States?
A Russian man with top secret clearance sought out the CIA. But what was the Billion Dollar Spy's motive to work for the United States?
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America's First Black Millionaires
A remarkable handful of Black Americans managed to become incredibly wealthy and successful over 100 years ago despite organized efforts to hold them down.
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This 4.5 Billion Year-Old Discovery In The Gobi Desert May Have Predated The Earth Itself
A meteoroid that was found in the Gobi Desert in Asia, called the Pallasite Meteorite, may have predated the Earth itself, dating back 4.5 billion years.
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13 Animals That Can Change Their Gender
Even amidst this wild and wonderful world, there are some animals with especially peculiar traits. These are animals that can change their gender.
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Why Moe Can Thank Shemp For The Three Stooges' Signature Eye Poke
The Three Stooges had decades of experience, inflicting various forms of physical mayhem on their adversaries as well as each other -- including poking eyes.
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The Russian Family That Spent Four Decades Alone In The Siberian Wilderness
The Siberian forest is a desolate, harsh, uninhabitable land. It's 5 million square miles of wilderness, some of the last left on the planet.
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The 4-Billion-Year-Old Discovery Hidden Deep Under Australia
Earth's crust is a thin layer that has undergone many changes since the planet formed. But scientists have found a section that may be as old as Earth itself.
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Are Plants Conscious?
The idea that plants are conscious is a contentious one, but a growing pile of research suggests plants are more intelligent beings than most think.
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Inside The Legend Of The Formation Of Mayon Volcano
Who doesn't love a good legend? Especially when the legend explains geological formations, giving them a most romantic origin story for the ages.
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The 1.5 Billion Year Old Discovery That Sat Deep In A Canadian Mine
The study of ancient, unearthed microbial communities is a fascinating one, as it helps paint a picture of how life developed and lived on the planet.
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What Really Led To The Creation Of Elvis Presley's Signature Sandwich
Elvis Presley is known as the King of Rock N' Roll, but he also has a sandwich named after him. Here's what his signature sandwich looks like.
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What Was Billionaire Chris Cline's Actual Net Worth When He Died?
When coal magnate Chris Cline died in 2019, he left behind a net worth upward of a billionaire dollars and more. As for his exact worth, here's what we know.
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The Number Of People That Die In Yellowstone's Hot Springs Every Year Might Surprise You
Millions visit Yellowstone National Park each year, and while the park is a sight to behold, it's also home to some dangerous nature, led by its hot springs.
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The Story Of Two Friends Who Climbed Mt. Everest And Made Their Way To The Indian Ocean
Climbing Mt. Everest is not an easy feat and can usually take a couple of months to complete. However, these two added in a trip to the Indian Ocean as well.
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Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct Without Zoos
Zoos all over the world are working tirelessly to save endangered animals. Here's are some species that have only survived because of the intervention of zoos.
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How Late NFL Star Lionel Aldridge's Health Condition Led To A Career In Advocacy
NFL star Lionel Aldridge was afflicted with schizophrenia, which completely altered the trajectory of his life. Here's how it led to a career in advocacy.
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What We Know About Lionel Tate, The Youngest Person To Ever Receive A Life Sentence
Lionel Tate initially said he was trying out professional wrestling moves. However, he insisted he did not intend to kill her.
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The $3 Million Bounty On Salman Rushdie Explained
Artists create with the certain knowledge that not everyone will approve of the results. Novelist Salman Rushdie was assaulted on stage in New York State.
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Emmanuel Nwude Used A Fake Airport Plan To Make $242 Million
Scammers are becoming more clever in the way they scheme their victims. Here is how Emmanuel Nwude used a plan for a fake airport plan to steal millions.
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The Odd Life Of The World's Luckiest Millionaire, Timothy Dexter
Every life is a story, it's just that some lives are more interesting than others. And then, there's Lord Timothy Dexter. His life story is quite the tale.
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The History Of Monkeypox Explained
From its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
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Why Environmentalists Are Making A Case For A Shorter Workweek
If you're like most people, you probably seriously look forward to long weekends. In fact, you might think it would be great if every weekend were long.
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