The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
Read MoreDeath is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
Read MoreLike many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
Read MoreLegendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
Read MoreThe dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
Read MoreOne thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
Read MorePhysicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking had several theories for the future, but one of his predictions for the end of the world seems closer than ever.
Read MoreRoman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
Read MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson predicts the end of the world with the death of the sun in about 5 billion years, but says humanity may only have another 100 years.
Read MoreThe destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
Read MoreIn June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
Read MoreIn the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
Read MoreThere's a mysterious stone in Scotland that archeologists have unearthed and reburied to protect it from people who threaten to damage it.
Read MoreGreen burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.
Read MoreFor centuries, bodies have been embalmed for funeral services, but trends are changing. Here's what happens if you're buried without being embalmed.
Read MoreThe long-extinct dodo bird died out due to human activity on the small island where they lived. But here's why they may not be extinct forever.
Read MoreYou might have seen or heard of the assassin's teapot, which can pour two different liquids from a seemingly regular teapot. Here's how it really works.
Read MoreGene Roddenberry had a long fascination with space, aka, the final frontier, so the "Star Trek" creator's strange request in his last will seems fitting.
Read MoreScientific theories and conclusions can change as we learn more, but sometimes, scientists just make mistakes, like when they wrongly identified these fossils.
Read MoreAmerican lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
Read MoreThe cave bear, formally Ursus spelaeus, went extinct 28,000 to 27,000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Here's how it happened.
Read MoreOver the years, the established teachings about Christopher Columbus have been challenged. Now, a new DNA claim about the explorer could change everything.
Read MoreLions, tigers, bears - they may seem dangerous today, but there are quite a few deadly prehistoric animals that would have eaten them for lunch.
Read MoreWe don't always know what's in the processed foods we eat, but it's unlikely anyone suspected Doritos contain an ingredient that turns mouse skin transparent.
Read MoreThe city of Chicago electrifies one of its bodies of water for a very important reason. One that involves years of history and animal science.
Read MoreThe death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry in late 2023 led to arrests in August 2024. Chillingly, one person called The Ketamine Queen was heavily involved.
Read MoreTwo astronauts went to space on an eight-day mission on NASA's Boeing Starliner, but now they're likely stuck in orbit until 2025. Here's how they'll survive.
Read MoreDecades after the Challenger disaster killed all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, there are still things that defy explanation.
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