Real Phenomena That People Used To Think Were Fake
From freaky weather events to bizarre bodily reactions, the world is full of real phenomena that people used to think were fake.
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The Drought That Revealed A Dark Medieval Message
A yearslong drought can devastate communities and ecosystems, but it can also reveal long-forgotten secrets.
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Science Facts Bill Nye Has Gotten Wrong
Bill Nye might be a national treasure, but he's almost messed up on quite a few occasions. Here are basic science facts Bill Nye has gotten wrong.
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The Biggest Theories On Why Scorpions Are Fluorescent
Scorpions induce some level of fear in most people. But, these enigmatic creatures have a fluorescent glow at night and scientists are trying to work out why.
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Do We Actually Swallow Spiders In Our Sleep?
There's a widely held belief that everyone across the planet swallows spiders in their sleep. So is it true? Let's take a look at what's behind it.
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Bumblebees Can Fly Higher Than You Ever Thought Possible
The more that's learned about various types of bees, the more fascinating they become. Colonies, social roles, environmental impact -- and flight capabilities.
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Here's How It Can Rain Without Any Clouds
Some things just go together, common sense cause and effect, especially in terms of weather. And then something like rain falling, without clouds, appears.
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The Sad Reason Most Americans Can't See The Milky Way
Stars, those mesmerizing points of light in the night sky, have fascinated human beings since forever.
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Tiny Mealworms May Solve Our Giant Plastic Problem
We've made a big mess of our once pristine planet, treating it the way rocker GG Allin treated his body -- poisoning it with all sorts of noxious concoctions.
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Do Toilets Flush Differently Across The Globe?
What's stopping two fluid dynamics scientists on opposite sides of the world from getting on the phone and clearing it up once and for all?
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A Startling Number Of Meteors Hit The Earth Every Day
You might have the fortune of spotting the odd shooting star -- or, scientifically speaking, a meteorite -- on any given night. But how many of them hit Earth?
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How Long Does It Take For DNA To Break Apart?
DNA might be able to help us solve crimes and eradicate disease, but is it possible that figuring out its shelf-life could give us answers about the universe?
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The Tragic Death Of Bodybuilder Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith's death at just 33 years old was tragic. Smith weighed over 400 pounds at his peak. He trained ferociously, and he used steroids.
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Some Of The Best Retro Junk Foods Came From The Mind Of One Brilliant Scientist
There's that image of a scientist, deep in the lairs of a lab somewhere, coming up with something Absolutely Different. It's not far from the truth.
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Vending Machines Are Actually Deadlier Than Sharks
When you think of the hazards of modern life, a few things come to mind -- traffic accidents, certainly. Oh, and shark attacks. Oh, and -- vending machines?
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Has Anyone Been Struck By Space Debris?
Humans started sending things into space in 1957, and those things eventually come back down, but has anyone been struck by space debris?
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Where Do Scientists Say Is Probably The Coldest Spot In Our Solar System?
The coldest spot in our Solar System, surprisingly, isn't on one of the planets but in a faraway body called the Oort Cloud, as cold as minus 450 Fahrenheit.
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The Most Endangered Lakes In America
Impacted by climate change, many of America's lakes are heavily polluted, and with no solution in sight, they are in danger of disappearing forever.
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Is It Really Possible To Clone Dinosaurs?
It's unlikely you'll be seeing any live dinosaurs anytime soon. Here are some of the reasons why, and some tantalizing solutions the future may hold.
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What Happens To Your Body If You're Swallowed By A Whale
It's easy to think a whale can eat a person as they are some of the largest creatures in the world and serve a vital link in the ecosystem.
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The Bizarre Truth About Elon Musk's Very Exclusive Private School
Elon Musk's five sons -- a set of twins and a set of triplets, born in 2004 and 2006, respectively -- made up more than half of the school's inaugural class.
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The Real Reason Ancient People Didn't See The Color Blue
Blue is one of the most soothing colors. But, if you lived during ancient times, you might not have the chance even to choose that color.
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What Would Happen If The San Andreas Fault Unleashes The Fabled 'Big One'
Catastrophic earthquakes tend to happen about every 200 years. What would happen if the San Andreas Fault unleashes the fabled 'Big One'? Let's take a look.
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How Nostradamus' Judaism Helped Shape His Science
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
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Halley's Comet's Stunning Connection To Three Of History's Biggest Events
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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Scorpions Can Go Longer Than You Thought Without Food Or Water
We've all experienced hunger and thirst. By the end of a long shift, when we've had to skip lunch, we'll truly feel the effects. So how long can scorpions go?
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What Would Happen If There Were No Stars?
What would life be like on Earth (and in the universe) if the fiery furnaces of the heavens never ignited and space remained a cold dark void for eternity?
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