Cynthia Griffith
Expertise
Ocean Oddities, Prehistoric Creatures, Strange Weather Phenomenon
- Cynthia signed a development deal with Geffen records in 2001 and has worked with several platinum-selling musical artists.
- She was a featured poet at the Soul Cafe and the Black Lilly.
- Her work has been posted by major news publications like US News & World Report, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and Invisible People.
Experience
Cynthia Griffith has been exploring the oddities of Earth and space through literature for seven years. A self described adventure nerd, she possesses a passion for wacky space facts and a near-encyclopedic knowledge of pre-historic Earth creatures. Cynthia's work has been featured in Ranker, The Richest, US News & World Report, Invisible People, Mapquest Travel, CareerAddict, ModernChic Magazine, The Independent Publishing Magazine, Young Upstarts, Poise & Purpose, and many more. Cynthia is an award-winning poet always seeking to expand her horizons.
Education
Cynthia studied Latin American Studies at Temple University and was an exchange student in Merida, Mexico. The experience opened the floodgates of global and cultural exploration for her.
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Stories By Cynthia Griffith
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Many flock to Hawaii to view its beautiful scenery and breathtaking night sky. However, NASA lasers made that sky look like something out of "The Matrix."
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In 2018 Space X launched a red Tesla Roadster into space just for fun. Here's what is known about what happened to the car in space.
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An archaeologist's chilling discovery unearthed multiple infant skeletons. Researchers theorize their cause of death was infanticide.
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The history of the Philadelphia Eagles' first quarterback is confusing in that it's not clear who exactly he was.
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Gruesome details found in a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim's skeleton were discovered by archeologists during a study on prehistoric violence in Japan.
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Everyone loves pizza, but you'd really have to love pizza to consume the largest pizza in the world. This is the story of the world's largest pizza.
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Being a starlet in the Golden Age of Hollywood didn't necessarily mean that you had a natural beauty. Here are the disturbing ways stars changed their looks.
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From baby-like coos to orchestral-esque vocal performances to utter silence, let's dive into the sounds dinosaurs made. They're probably not what you expect.
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Most people probably haven't heard of Green Pea galaxies, tiny galaxies scattered throughout the universe, but they're more important than you might think.
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Today, we have a much more accurate idea of what happens when an atomic bomb plummets deep into a large body of water, and it's certainly nothing to celebrate.
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Poison is what makes the mad scientist's vial so vile. What makes these toxic toxins tick? What's the science behind why poisons are deadly?
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Fans of iconic journalist and television personality Barbara Walters may be surprised to find out that her father, Lou Walters, was quite famous himself.
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If you look at the solar system, you'll see it is virtually bursting with active volcanoes. One unexpected place is shooting lava miles into the sky.
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The Royal College of Surgeons was home to the first fully complete fossil of the extinct ocean-dwelling species, but the specimen was presumably lost forever.
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The romance between costars Mabel Haney and Larry Fine of "The Three Stooges" was a great love that knew no bounds and transcended all obstacles.
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What do you think a city would look like if it was built and run by octopuses? Yes, those clever sea creatures with massive roving eyes and bulbous heads.
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Sean Vincent Gillis declared himself a "monster," and the shocking details found in Katherine Hall's autopsy report support that claim. Here's what was found.
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It may have been his fastball that brought Rube Waddell from the sandlots to the big leagues, but it was his antics that kept the fans coming back for more.
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Barnstorming and wingwalking — strolling across the wings of a plane in flight — haven't gone away completely, but Gladys Roy was there for its heyday.
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Eagles fans are notorious for their passion, sometimes pushing the boundaries a bit too far. And the team almost moved to Phoenix in 1984 on a handshake.
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In June 2022, inflation peaked at a historic 40-year high, placing a great deal of financial burden on American workers. But do prices ever go back down?
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Science brings about innovation and change, even if it may not be conventional. One museum has a bizarre display of cheese created from celebrity bacteria.
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Iceland is growing in more than one direction, becoming both wider and taller as land splits and moves in an upward direction. Here's the reason why.
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The wreck of Titanic has fascinated people since its discovery in 1985. Now scientists have identified a mysterious object sitting just near Titanic's wreckage.
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Aging is a process we all must face. Some say it's all downhill after 30. Others claim age is but a number. But what would happen if humans aged backward?
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Garnai fish are a rare breed of flying fish, with wing-like fins that help them leap over the water. Here's why they're the Swiss army knives of the ocean.
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If you've ever wondered where stars go when they die, you're not alone. Recently, scientists discovered the answer to this question. Let's take a look.