From a human perspective, mosquitoes suck. They drink our blood and transmit diseases like yellow fever, malaria and West Nile virus. In fact, mosquitoes cause over 1 million deaths per year, making them one of the world's deadliest species So, say we choose to eradicate them. Should we?
Read MoreFlorida Man! The cartoonish composite of very real wacky criminals and adventurers, Florida Man is brought to you by media outlets at such impressive frequency you'd be hard-pressed to believe anyone in the state has time to do anything but end up in the news as Florida Man.
Read MoreLet's take a look at some of the most deplorable demons from religious texts across human history.
Read MoreYou've heard of both "magma" and "lava" when it comes to that hot stuff from the end of Lord of the Rings. You know it's spicy enough to melt evil rings. But you might not be clear on the difference between the two terms. Well, we'll keep you from embarrassing yourself in front of the elves.
Read MoreSharks are enigmatic creatures, but if there's one emotion we've felt comfortable assigning to them, it's severe crankiness. But what if it's not in their nature to be underwater rage machines? What if they're just really tired? Do sharks need a nap? Could they nap if they wanted to?
Read MoreMankind has spent most of its existence in the Stone Age relying on tools made of stone. Yet it can feel like life would have been better in the Stone Age.
Read MoreIt's basically a cartoon trope: the giant, seemingly unflappable and mighty elephant is reduced to abject, prancing terror at the sight of a plucky mouse (who's probably involved in an elaborate heist to obtain cheese). Is there any truth to it? And if not, where did this weird notion come from?
Read MoreEven though he wears his heart on his musical sleeve, Bruce Springsteen is less known as a person than he is as an artist. But today, we'll attempt to fix this by taking a long, hard look at the moments that not only made him Bruce Springsteen the artist but also made him Bruce Springsteen the man.
Read MoreOne moment you're enjoying a nice cold treat with your two closest friends. The next, you're doubled over in pain as a thunderous pain claps your temples. Unfortunately, you're not Harry Potter sensing Voldemort, you've just got brain freeze. What is this scourge of summertime snow-sweets?
Read MoreDogs are called "man's best friend," a title they earned from thousands of years of accompanying us in our daily waking lives. But as it turns out, all those good boys and girls might be wagging their tails and throwing up on the rug in dreamland as well. Here's what dogs (probably) dream about.
Read MoreWhat do we really know about Aerosmith? Despite being famous rock stars, the band members haven't really put their lives out in the open. So let’s do some investigating by taking a long, hard look at the tragic real-life story of Aerosmith.
Read MoreDogs have been our faithful companions for thousands of years, but there are still so many mysteries associated with the furry love machines. What are they thinking about? Do they love us as much as we love them? Perhaps most pressingly, what happens if they eat a grape?
Read MoreWhat do we really know about the Holy Grail? Does the Holy Grail come from the Bible, from stories of King Arthur, or what? Is the Holy Grail even a cup? Is the Holy Grail real? Where would you go to look for the Holy Grail? Here's the truth about the Holy Grail.
Read MorePop culture throws out some fairly fruit-loopy notions when it comes to space. Setting our space pop-fear aside, what's the real scoop on asteroids?
Read MoreActing as president of the United States is a wild and crazy ride that could leave anyone reeling upon completion of their term. So it's a good thing that no matter how heavy the burden of life and death decision making becomes, every president is afforded a six-figure income for life.
Read MoreIf you give typewriters to an infinite army of monkeys and let them bang away, they'll eventually type the complete works of Shakespeare. But soft! What stench through yonder nostrils break? 'Tis their poop, and those sons of simians might just throw it at you. Why would primates pelt you with poop?
Read MoreWe humans love to break records, and messing with gravity seems to be one of our species' odd and enduring obsessions. But what would happen if we decided to take things to the next level by convincing every human on earth to jump at exactly the same time?
Read MoreHarriet Tubman's exalted place in American history is inarguable and unparalleled.
Read MoreSpiders are really terrifying creatures. Here are creepy, true stories about giant spiders. Welcome to your spider nightmare.
Read MoreAttractions like Old Faithful only exist, though, because Yellowstone sits on top of an active supervolcano, a ticking geological time bomb.
Read MoreFrom hidden cities to mysterious mazes, these incredible archaeological finds changed everything.
Read MoreMany Christians fear the Antichrist, while others want the Antichrist to show up so Armageddon can start. Here's the story behind the Antichrist.
Read MoreThe human race has an odd relationship with the battered, lonely space-bauble lazily circling our planet. It means many different things to our species. But setting our love affair with Earth's largest natural satellite aside, what would happen if it weren't there?
Read MoreWe love bees. We love them so much that Jerry Seinfeld made a movie about them. The industrious little bugs generate the world's supply of honey and inspire folksy art the world over, but they're also a vital part of both our ecosystem and our economy. Without them we'd be in a sea of troubles.
Read MoreFrom killer pachyderms to destructive insects, here are the most dangerous animals in the world.
Read MoreSpiders aren't the kind of critters you can easily sneak up on, and for the 75 percent of our species who find spiders repugnant or terrifying, it's often this constant watchful alertness they find most disconcerting. So that leads us to the slightly weird question: do spiders sleep?
Read MoreFor many humans, chocolate is pretty much heaven in your mouth. However for dogs, death by chocolate isn't just a morbid dessert name. As any responsible dog owner will tell you, chocolate can be a one-way ticket to Casket Town for canines, and the trip to the afterlife is a rough one.
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