Beloved Kiddie Characters That Got Rebooted In Weird Ways
These kiddie shows can't possibly be good for us past a certain age, so we change them.
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Armageddon: Scientists Develop System To Defend Against Killer Asteroids
In the last few decades we've gotten pretty good at tracking many of these potential doomsday rocks, but scientists remain at odds over what we could actually do to alter our fate if we discovered one on a collision course with Earth. Now we're working on a defense system.
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The Tragic Truth Of Hawaii's Leprosy Colony
Today we refer to leprosy as Hansen's disease, named for the Norwegian physician who first identified the causative agent back in 1873. But the disease itself has been around for millennia -- with indications found in human remains dating back to around 2000 BCE.
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The Tragic Death Of Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo’s work is known for portraying both magical realism and suffering. And speaking of suffering, Kahlo had an incredibly hard life, and while she was a talented artist, she died a pretty tragic death.
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What Was Steve Jobs' Net Worth At The Time Of His Death?
Few people bother trying to deny that Steve Jobs ushered in a whole new age of information technology. Before his untimely death, he introduced the world to brand new wonders such as iPads, iPhones and iPods, and his company to countless millions of sheer cash revenue.
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What Really Happened To Michael Rockefeller, Heir To A Fortune?
Heir to the Rockefeller fortune, Michael Rockefeller decided to seek adventure in New Guinea ... but he never returned. So what actually happened to him?
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Ancient 'Lost' Civilization Discovered In Turkey
In the summer of 2019, archaeologists working at the ancient Turkish settlement of Türkmen-Karahöyük discovered a mysterious stone that might hold the secret of a lost civilization.
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The Reason You Shouldn't Sleep With Your Smartphone
Smartphones have become a staple of our every waking moment. But we mustn't take them to bed with us. Hitting the mattress with phone in hand is a great way to mess up your whole brain.
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New Hydrogen-Boron Reactor May Solve Fusion Problem
startup called HB11, which consists of scientists who came together at the University of New South Wales, is in the process of applying patents for a brand new method of fusion, and has so far received them in at least China, Japan and the good, old U.S. of A.
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Game Show Hosts Who Are Actually Terrible People
Game shows have been around almost as long as TV itself. There have been plenty of game shows and even more game show hosts, but not all of the game show hosts have been really terrible people. Let's dive into the gross world of terrible game show hosts.
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Scientists Discovered An Animal That Doesn't Breathe
In a discovery which undoubtedly turns the zoological sciences upside down, scientists have discovered an animal which does not breathe.
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The True Tale Of The Green Knight
When it comes to Camelot, King Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere are all familiar names, but the main character of The Green Knight is probably less familiar. It's Sir Gawain, and no, he's not the Green Knight. Confused? Read on to understand. This is the true tale of The Green Knight.
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Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Dies In Homemade Rocket Crash
On February 23, 2020, former stuntman and noted rocket-themed daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes perished in an equally rocket-themed accident in Barstow, California.
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The Most Expensive Sports Arena In The World
Stadiums: they're like houses for sports. And like houses, they're well outside of the price range of basically everyone.
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'Block-Long Swarm Of Bees' Attacks Firefighters And Police
It probably takes a lot to terrify firefighters. They spit in the face of death for a living. Yet when firefighter Matthew Busko arrived at the scene of a reported "animal bite" and found an infernal swarm of bees, he was filled with five-alarm fear.
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The Most Expensive Building In The World
Humans have been trying to outdo and impress one another by building massive structures since the earliest days of civilization. And we don't care how expensive those buildings get.
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The Reason Cockroaches Like Crawling Into People's Ears
Fiends, vermin, cockroaches: lend them your ears! Why would they bury themselves in your earholes?
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The Tragic Truth Of Margaret Tudor's Marriage History
While King Henry VIII's infamous series of unhappy couplings often gets the lion's share of the spotlight, he wasn't the only Tudor who was getting into matrimonial trouble. His sister, Margaret Tudor, had quite the track record of her own when it came to scandal at the altar.
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Paternal Marijuana Use Can Affect Offspring, Study Shows
In news that will have well-meaning but stressed out expectant dads in Washington, Nevada, and Oregon saying "aw, fiddlesticks," it turns out that a father's marijuana use before conception can result in brain abnormalities in their offspring.
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Hollywood Won't Cast These Comedians Anymore
Putting comedians in movies is profitable. Comedians are funny, and audiences love to laugh to distract us from how sucky our lives are. While some comedians manage to build themselves up with a string of classics, others miss the mark. Here are the comedians Hollywood won't cast anymore.
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The Reason You Should Never Lift A Starfish Out Of Water
Lots of colors, lots of iterations. It's no wonder that they attract the attention of human beachgoers. And not just because of Patrick on SpongeBob SquarePants. So the question arises: Should you take a starfish/sea star out of its salty, watery habitat?
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The Weird Reason Queen Elizabeth Owns So Many Whales
Queen Elizabeth owns a great many things like jewelry, palaces, and works of art. And you'd think that would be enough, right? But no. Apparently, her majesty also needs to own all of the whales off the coast of Great Britain. Here's the weird reason Queen Elizabeth owns so many whales.
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The Reptile People Always Mistake For A Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are one of the first things you learn about. If you walk into a third grade classroom, the cool kids can tell you all about their favorite dinosaurs. And the flying dinosaurs, of course, are pterodactyls. There's just one problem. This is the reptile people always mistake for a dinosaur.
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What Does It Mean When You Dream About Fire?
Dreaming of something as intense as fire can be alarming. Because of its potential for destruction, fire often brings up feelings of danger and fear. However, in the world of dream analysis, nothing, even fire, is that straightforward.
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What Happened To Jimmy Hoffa's Body?
Irony alert: Jimmy Hoffa's middle name was Riddle. Was there a premonition, back in 1913 when he was born? We're guessing not. Either way, he disappeared, and his body was never found. Where did it go?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Antifreeze
Antifreeze, or coolant, is the fluid you feed to your car to prevent the water from freezing or boiling over. Antifreeze tastes sweet, so people have unknowingly swallowed it and suffered tragically. Just how dangerous is it to drink this stuff? What happens to your body when you drink antifreeze?
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Artificial Intelligence Discovers Powerful New Antibiotic
According to the MIT News Office, researchers at the school have utilized advanced artificial intelligence to design a new antibiotic drug capable of combating drug-resistant bacteria.
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