The Truth About Roadrunners And Coyotes
There are decades upon decades of the Road Runner continually outrunning the hapless Coyote. How realistic is this relationship, really?
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The Bird That Kept Evolving Into Existence
The Animal Kingdom's ability to evolve continually amazes. Case in point: the white-throated rail (also known as the Dryolimnas cuvieri). This chicken-sized bird species became flightless twice, according to Live Science. Yes, you heard that correctly ... twice. The bird came back from the dead.
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NASA Found Water On The Moon, Here's What It Means
On October 26, 2020, two articles were published in the scientific journal Nature, which may change the whole future of space travel and the coming decades for humanity as we know it. Namely, that the Moon appears to harbor far more water than scientists have previously thought.
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What It's Really Like Living In Siberia
Siberia covers about 75% of Russia, and it's about the same size as Canada. Still, Siberia's home to only about 27 percent of Russia's entire population.
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Here's What Else You Have To Deal With On Snake Island
Our first warning is to simply never set foot on Snake Island, and you should be able to live out the rest of your life heeding that sage advice. But if, for some reason, you can't, our second recommendation is to watch your step. And third: snakes aren't the only thing you'll need to watch out for.
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The Truth About Big Show's Fight With Floyd Mayweather
There was one stunt, however, that Big Show used to get the fans hyped about his WrestleMania 24 match against legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather that he wouldn't regret, or be able to forget for quite a while after.
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Euthanasia Coaster: The Roller Coaster Designed To Kill You
Given that the Euthanasia Coaster is designed to kill every one of its passengers, a natural first question is, "Who is the target audience for this thing?"
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Here's Why Mark Twain Was Linked To Halley's Comet
In 1909, Twain told his biographer, Albert Bigelow Paine, "I came in with Halley's Comet ... It is coming again ... and I expect to go out with it ... The Almighty has said, no doubt: 'Now here are these two unaccountable freaks; they came in together, they must go out together.'"
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When Is It Too Cold To Snow?
In order for snow to fall, three specific conditions need to be present in the atmosphere: cold temperatures, moisture, and rising air.
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The Real Reason Bright Lights Make Some People Sneeze
Case in point: have you ever had a sneeze attack as soon as you walk out into the sun? Or do bright lights help you sneeze when you get a tickle in your nose? Luckily, you're not as weird as your friends think you are as you stumble around in search of a bright light to help you say "achoo!"
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Saturn's Moon Has Sinkholes. Here's How That's Possible
It turns out that some sinkholes are more extraterrestrial than we thought. Scientists now believe the mysterious lakes discovered on Saturn's moon Titan could be sinkholes, revealed NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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What Percent Of Your Brain Do You Really Use?
Pretty sure you've heard that we humans only use 10 percent of our brains. You probably heard it from teachers or from movies. But, like many things school lied to you about, this is one fact that definitely doesn't stand up to actual science.
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Inside The Texas Blue Dog Sightings
Dr. Phylis Canion, a rancher/nutrionist in Cuero County, caught sight of a bluish, hairless, dog-ish creature on her property in 2007 that supposedly sucked all the blood from her goats, chickens, and other livestock. Canion's story spread because of an episode of The Unexplained Files.
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Doctors Who Experimented On Themselves
Few have died as a result of their self-experimentation, and a number have won Nobel prizes. Here are some doctors who experimented on themselves.
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Here's What Disney World Lets You Do If There's A Hurricane
Sometimes things get a little wild, and a hurricane is nearby when you're at Disney World. Here's what happens when that unique circumstance takes place.
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Why You Should Avoid Water On Your Next Flight
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started a campaign to ensure the safety of planes' drinking water after a sample of 300 planes showed 15 percent of them tested positive for coliform, which in turn indicates that other, potentially harmful, bacteria might also be present in the water.
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The Real Reason Tsunamis Occur
With a normal wave, water only moves on the surface, which is why if you want to get out of a wave, you dive below it. But tsunamis reach deep down, so they're almost impossible to escape. This also means a tsunami can be faster or slower, depending on water depth.
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The Truth About Elon Musk's Relationship With His Father
Elon Musk described his childhood as "miserable," claiming that his dad was capable of carrying out "evil" deeds.
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The Real Reason Your Cat Sleeps So Much
Cats also tend to sleep all day, luxuriating in the knowledge that someone will be around to care for them anyway. Or so it seems. In truth, your cats aren't being lazy or acting like they own your house. Their sleeping patterns are a holdover from their previous life as hunters.
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How Many Colors Are Really In A Rainbow?
ROYGBIV, of course, stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet or the seven colors of a rainbow. It's the easiest way to remember colors, and it's also the least annoying way. But ROYGBIV may be incorrect. (Be careful when breaking this news to a little kid).
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Here's Why You Don't Only Have Five Senses
Pop quiz: How many senses does the typical human have? Is it A) three, B) five, C) twenty-one, or D) thirty-three?
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The Real Reason Why Tornadoes Happen
Tornadoes start with thunderstorms, which require a combination of warm, moist air near the surface and relatively cold, dry air up higher.
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The Scary Truth About Floating Ant Piles
From afar, the clump looks like debris floating on top of the water, but upon closer inspection, you can see that it's made up of what looks like hundreds of insects clinging for dear life. If the visual of ants happily floating along doesn't scare you, congratulations. What a brave person you are.
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Scientists Who Were Killed By Their Own Research
Accidents claim the lives of researchers across the globe, even today.
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What It's Really Like Being A Funeral Director
It's pretty crucial that funeral directors have superb customer service skills. It's a big chunk of the job.
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The Disgusting Truth About Airplane Pillows And Blankets
The World Health Organization doesn't think it's likely for you to catch something from somebody clear on the other side of the plane, but those immediately near you could easily cough into your airspace. The CDC says crowded flights, security lines, and terminals are breeding grounds for COVID-19.
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