How Tony Robbins Almost Died By Eating Fish
While eating seafood can be healthy, consumption of fish can have its risks, too, a point motivator and self-help guru Tony Robbins found out the hard way.
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What Makes Holes In Swiss Cheese?
The universe of cheese is vast indeed, with so many variations in taste, texture, and appearance. Speaking of which: Why does Swiss sport holes?
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The Reason Hot Water Can Sometimes Feel Cold
You might not spend any time thinking about it, but all day long, your body is sending all sorts of signals to your brain that describe the world around you.
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Can You Really Catch A Cold Just By Being Cold?
"Catching a cold" has become an expression as endemic as the cold itself, but does cold weather actually lead to catching cold viruses? Here's what we know.
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What Does It Mean If You Can't See A Magic Eye Picture?
Magic eye pictures are all over the place. What does it mean if you can't decipher the hidden image, though?
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Are Moths Really Drawn To Flames?
Moths are often said to gravitate toward flames by virtue of a self-destructive instinct. Here's whether moths are actually drawn to flames.
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The Biggest Hammerhead Shark Head Shape Theories Explained
It's one thing to just look at some sea creatures -- a squid, an octopus -- and be thrilled and amazed. But the hammerhead shark? You just have to ask, "Why?"
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What Does It Mean When Your Device Says It's December 31, 1969?
Today's world is heavily reliant on various devices, from tablets to laptops to phones. It's disturbing when they relate false information, like the date.
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Can You Communicate With A Severed Head?
Studies show signs of brief brain activity after decapitation.
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The Real Reason A Paper Cut Hurts So Much
Humans have evolved to be hearty creatures able to withstand a myriad of injuries, adverse weather, and a varied diet. But, the paper cut still really hurts.
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This Is What Really Causes Red Tides
A red tide sounds like the kind of thing that would happen in a movie to indicate the end of the world, but they're actually a natural occurrence.
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Is This Australian Region The Oldest Place On Earth?
Australia's Pilbara region is unique and breathtaking. It might even be the oldest place on earth.
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What Exactly Is Astrobiology?
Could there be alien species that are bi-symmetrical, bipedal, sensory-headed humanoids like us? That's just one question explored by astrobiology.
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Who Invented Astronaut Ice Cream?
Like all foods designed for consumption in Outer Space, astronaut ice cream is a bit of an anomaly to most peoiple. Here's who invented astronaut ice cream.
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The Scientific Reason Some Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green
Next time your finger changes colors from a ring you're wearing, no need to worry! It's not some rare disease that requires amputation.
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The Truth About Space Tourism
The desire to go to space is a dream that has in fact become a reality for a certain high-earning demographic. This is the truth about space tourism.
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The Destruction Of The Universe May Have Already Begun. Here's Why
It's pretty widely accepted that a massive asteroid slamming into Earth helped end the reign of the dinosaurs. What if everything that is ended more quietly?
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What Would Really Happen If You Ate A Silica Gel Packet?
We've all seen them, those wee tiny pillow-like packages of silica gel, with loud warnings printed across: Do not eat! Which raises a question: What if you did?
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Is There Still A Hole In The Ozone Layer?
The hole in the ozone layer was an environmental concern everyone seemed to get on bored with in the '80s and '90s. Is the hole still there?
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This Is Why Snow Is White
Snow White is of course the name of a character from fairy tales (and movies). Ever ask yourself why is it that snow is actually white? Or is that an illusion?
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Things We Know About The Bottom Of The Ocean
The majority of earth's surface is ocean, but more than 80% of it has never been explored by humans. Here are some things we know about the bottom of the ocean.
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What Are Eye Boogers Made Of?
Rubbing your face in the morning will often dislodge one or two eye boogers from the corner of your eye. But, what are they and how do they get there?
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What Are Earthquakes Called On Other Planets?
Everyone is familiar with earthquakes, whether you've experienced one in person or not, but what are earthquakes called on other planets like Mars and Venus?
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Can You Get Poisoned By Lily Of The Valley?
The lily of the valley is a pretty but poisonous plant.
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De-Extinction: What Is It, How Might It Work, And What's The Problem?
Should humankind use their big brains to resurrect the species they've driven to extinction? What is d-extinction, how might it work, and what's the problem?
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The Reason The Star Shape Doesn't Look Like A Real Star
It's pretty common knowledge that stars are round, like our sun. Nevertheless, we see and draw them with points. Where does that depiction come from?
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The Sad Tale Of The Bat Who Went To Space
While human astronauts tend to get all the attention, lots of animals have been sent into space, too. Here's the sad tale of the bat who went to space.
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