• El Chapo Craft Beer Offers A Different Kind Of 'Mug Shot'

    Alejandrina Guzman Salazar, the daughter of Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, decided to go an unexpected route -- even less expected than the underground tunnel El Chapo used to escape from a Mexican prison. Instead of selling El Chapo Coke, she's pushing for approval to sell beer.

    By A. C. Grimes January 21st, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Meaning Behind The Wizard Of Oz's Flying Monkeys

    The lights are up. The studio audience has taken their seats. Who's ready for another round of "Guess which beloved corner of your childhood is steeped in thick, syrupy racism?" Today, we turn our loving gaze to L. Frank Baum, the creator of the magical land of Oz.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 21st, 2020 Read More
  • Spotify Made A Podcast For Dogs Left Home Alone

    In a classic case of "your scientists were so busy wondering if they could, they didn't bother to ask if they should," Spotify has released a number of playlists and podcasts for dogs who are left alone at home all day.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 21st, 2020 Read More
  • Cheetos Has An Official Name For Its Finger Dust

    There are two kinds of people in the world: those who lick the Cheeto dust from their fingers, and those who coat the underside of their gaming chairs in hues of vaporized safety cone orange. But Cheetos wants you to know: that fine mist of flavor has a name, and it's Cheetle.

    By Jim Dykstra January 20th, 2020 Read More
  • What Players Really Do During The Super Bowl Halftime Show

    A Super Bowl halftime is more than double the length of a regular-season halftime, which lasts about 12 minutes. That must feel like an eternity for the teams in the locker room waiting to to complete their date with destiny. What do they do with all that extra time?

    By A. C. Grimes January 20th, 2020 Read More
  • The Fastest Fish In The World

    As we all know, a fish is pretty much useless if you can't ride it on the freeway. If you, like many of us, can't feel alive without the adrenaline rush that comes from watching fish go real fast, we've got great news for you. We've tracked down the fastest fish in the world.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Slowest Fish In The World

    On the spectrum of animals that are and are not easy to eat get into our mouths, fish have swum towards the top of the rankings. Famously, they've spent the last several thousand years never catching on to the fact that worms on hooks make them disappear forever. But which fish is slowest?

    By Tom Meisfjord January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Biggest Fish Species In The World That Isn't A Shark

    While the NOAA notes that "whale sharks are commonly docile and approachable," it asks you to "please keep your distance," which sounds a bit like a mixed message. If you don't like sharks or ambiguity, there are still plenty of big fish that aren't sharks in the sea. What's the biggest?

    By A. C. Grimes January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Most Expensive Aquarium Fish In The World

    Generally, fish sell for pennies on the dollar, as evidenced by the accepted method of transport -- plastic bag. Maybe it's because most humans think they don't feel pain, but our poor piscine friends don't often get the royal treatment. But some are incredibly expensive.

    By Jim Dykstra January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Is 'PigeonBot' The Future Of Drones?

    Scientists at Stanford University's Lentink Lab have developed a so-called 'PigeonBot,' the unmanned aerial vehicle modeled after nature's favorite cowboy hat-wearing avians.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Did People Live So Long In The Bible?

    Theologians have been wrestling with this biblical mystery for millennia: why did Old Testament folks live so gosh dang long while we, with all of our scientific advances, struggle to hit the single century mark?

    By Tom Meisfjord January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Canada Accidentally Sent A Nuke Alert To Millions Of Citizens

    Imagine just going about your lazy Sunday morning when suddenly, your phone receives a message. Not just any message, mind you -- a cell phone alert from your country's officials, warning about an "incident" at a nearby nuclear plant. Well, that just happened in Canada.

    By Pauli Poisuo January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About Witness Protection In The United States

    The Federal Witness Protection Program has been a controversial entity, but it's also protected the lives of numerous individuals. So if you want to know more about this secret organization (without ticking off a mob boss), read on for the truth about the US Witness Protection Program.

    By Nicholas Conley January 16th, 2020 Read More
  • What Does The Bible Say About Dinosaurs?

    "In the beginning," the Bible says, "God created the heavens and the Earth." Six days later, we got people, and things mostly got worse. But hold your prehistoric horse ancestors. What about dinosaurs? Where do they fit into the grand design?

    By Tom Meisfjord January 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Vantablack: The Truth About The Darkest Color On Earth

    Vantablack --an artificial material blacker than black could ever be, and one of the unsung greatest inventions of the past decade. It reflects so little light that if you wore a Vantablack dress, it would be like your arms and legs were sticking out of a Lovecraftian abyss. How is this possible?

    By Nicholas Conley January 16th, 2020 Read More
  • The Craziest Stories That Didn't Make It Into The Bible

    Finalizing the biblical canon took a long time, and quite a few books were left on the cutting room floor. Why? Well, a lot of those books were absolutely bonkers. From talking animals to a murderous Jesus, here are the craziest stories that didn’t make it into the Bible.

    By Benito Cereno January 16th, 2020 Read More