What Is The Difference Between A Cyclone And A Hurricane?
Cyclones and hurricanes have a lot in common, but if you think the terms are interchangeable, you've been swirling in a vortex of misinformation.
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Here's How MC Hammer Lost All His Money
There was a time when it seemed like the sun would never set on MC Hammer's fortune. But a life of excess and costly scandals would bring it all crashing down, and not even Hammer's trademark parachute pants would be able to soften the fall. Here's how MC Hammer lost all his money
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The Reason Megalodon Sharks Went Extinct
Great white sharks would be dwarfed by a megalodon shark. Yet despite their obviously superior awesomeness, megalodons no longer exist. So what force of nature could have possibly been so massive, so terrifying, so overwhelming that it could be the reason megalodon sharks went extinct?
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Could Billionaires End World Poverty?
Bill Gates is a billionaire willing to part with his wealth. If all the world's billionaires had the same mentality, they could do some great things. But could billionaires end world poverty? The around 2,000 billionaires made enough money in 2018 alone to end extreme poverty 7 times over.
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This Is Why Death Valley Is So Hot
The hottest temperature ever recorded anywhere on Earth was in Death Valley on July 10, 1913, when the mercury reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit. In case you're wondering how hot that is, it's Really Danged Hot. What is it about Death Valley in particular that makes it such an oven?
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The Insect With The Most Toxic Venom In The World
Insects have developed some crazy defenses, since they're generally always going to be food for something. Some bite, some sting, and others like the bombardier beetle just smell like absolute garbage. But which one delivers the most venom? Here's the insect with the most toxic venom in the world.
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The Reason School Buses Are Painted Yellow
When children attend school in America, they learn a few truths: dogs love the taste of homework, pop quizzes are torture, and school buses are yellow. Of course, the fact that something is obviously true doesn't mean you know why it's true. So what's the reason school buses are painted yellow?
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Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole Might Be Up To Something Weird
When we heard there was a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy we knew it meant bad news. We've seen the movies. But we have little to fear from the black hole and it's surprisingly quiet. Until now. Our galaxy's supermassive black hole might be up to something weird.
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The United States' Worst Hurricane Of All Time
The United States' worst hurricane of all time was not Hurricane Katrina, at least in terms of death toll. The United States' worst hurricane of all time was the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Between 6,000 and 12,000 people died, making it the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
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This US State Has The Most Serial Killers
Despite what Hollywood seems to want us to believe, serial killers are just not that common.
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Who Is The Most Wanted Person In The World?
The idea that there's a "World's Most Wanted Criminal" is brings to mind images of supervillains. But how do we determine who is the king of the bad guys? Is it possible to find one antagonist who becomes worldwide public enemy number one? Who is the most wanted person in the world?
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Do Plants Have Genders?
Is there really such a thing as boy plants and girl plants? Do plants have genders? There actually isn't one answer to that question.
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Who Is The Smartest Living Person In The World Today?
Who is the smartest living person in the world today? There are over 7.5 billion people, each of whom is a kaleidoscope of varying skills and intelligence.
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The Safest City In The World Isn't In America
America may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, but it really isn't that safe. So what is the safest city in the world? The safest city in the world is not only not in America, but also not in Canada or Europe, either. The safest city in the world is actually in the Middle East.
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Creepy Things We Found In The Donkey Kong Games
Upon closer inspection, there are some moments within the Donkey Kong games that come across as rather ... creepy. They'll certainly make you think twice the next time you come across them as a full-grown adult.
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Creepy Things We Found In The Uncharted Games
Uncharted has occasionally veered into some pretty creepy territory, bringing our dashing hero into contact with genuine monsters and calamities beyond the scope of the natural order of things.
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What The FBI Found When They Investigated Bigfoot
So yeah, the FBI investigated Bigfoot. Sort of. It's not like the FBI actually sent agents out into the field with night vision cameras and recordings of female Bigfoot mating calls or anything. They tested some hair samples. Here's what the FBI found when they investigate Bigfoot.
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How Many Active Serial Killers Are In The US?
America has always had a thing about serial killers. We're fascinated by them. And late at night when we hear an unexpected creak somewhere in the house, we kind of worry for a moment that one of those serial killers might be coming for us. So how many active serial killers are in the US?
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The Most Dangerous City In The US
Some cities are safe, but there are definitely places in America where you don't want to be out at night. This is the most dangerous city in the US.
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This Might Be The Best Place To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
The zombie apocalypse is coming, and we need all our best scientific minds working on what to do, where to go, and how to kill them. While doctors are working on a cure for the zombie virus, statisticians built a model to figure out what might be the best place to survive a zombie apocalypse.
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The Most Toxic Place On Earth Isn't Chernobyl
Chernobyl is to toxic disasters what Kleenex is to tissues. It's synonymous with what happens when science goes wrong.
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This Is What You Should Do If You Encounter A Coyote
When Road Runner encountered Wile E. Coyote, he just dropped an anvil on the guy's head. Problem solved. In real life, though, coyotes aren't really trying to eat us. So what should you do if you're out walking your dog on a peaceful summer evening and you encounter a coyote?
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Why Sugar Gliders Shouldn't Be Pets
The sugar glider looks like the perfect pet. It's adorable, pocket-sized, and has the eye-to-face ratio of a child star. But as many Pokemon trainers undoubtedly learned, a creature's cuteness is no kind of gauge for how well it'll adapt to life as a pet. Here's why sugar gliders shouldn't be pets.
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The Reason Why Cats Like Boxes So Much
If your cat loves discarded cardboard boxes, don't judge, for this is simply feline nature. But in keeping with tradition of the mysterious sphinx, no one knows exactly why cats love confined spaces. Don't worry, though; we've got scientific theories for the reason why cats like boxes so much.
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The Real Meaning Of These Wizard Of Oz Characters
Both versions of the Wizard of Oz tell the story of Dorothy and include many iconic characters. So what's the real meaning of these Wizard of Oz characters?
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Creepy Things We Found In Mega Man Games
The modern Mega Man is a shining example of an all-ages hero, and the latter-day foes he encounters in his ongoing fight against Dr. Wily are a reflection of that. But back in the day, things were a bit different. A lot of subtle, sinister ideas made their way into those early releases.
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The Easiest Way To Prove The Earth Isn't Flat
Flat-Earthers insist that the earth is shaped like a Parcheesi board rather than the sphere that science has shown it to be. If you ever become embroiled in a debate with one of these flat-Earthers, here are a few quick and easy ways to prove the earth isn't flat.
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