The most poisonous fish in the world has developed the ability to camouflage itself seamlessly amidst the coral and rocks of the ocean floor. When hunting, it can strike and kill its prey in a fraction of a second. It is also, scientifically speaking, more venomous than Reptile from Mortal Kombat.
Read MoreSo the common knowledge goes like this: a dog ages seven years for every one year they're gracing us with their presence. Maybe it's our fault for being so difficult to live with, but who's to say? Are dog years real or full of balogna?
Read MoreAlmost everybody loves coffee. You probably drank coffee when you first woke up this morning, and there's a decent chance that you're sipping on some right now. Human beings didn't evolve with coffee beans in their mouths, however. So when did people first start drinking coffee?
Read MoreThe internet is ablaze with rumors that one of the world's most iconic tokens of toking, Willie Nelson, quit smoking weed. For a society increasingly enamored with the emerald cabbage of jazz, this was devastating news. After all, Nelson penned the classic "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die."
Read MoreIt can be hard to remember what the martial arts movie scene was like before Jet Li came along, but here's a question: What, exactly, has this long and novel career path paid? Is Li merely comfortably wealthy, or could his peculiar profession have made him downright rich? Let's find out!
Read MoreJackie Chan is one of the world's most famous and long-tenured martial arts superstars and, for that matter, actors in general. According to his IMDb page, the venerable Kung Fu movie star made his debut in 1963, and now holds over 140 acting credits. How much money does Jackie Chan actually have?
Read MoreThe Tennessee Aquarium wishes everyone 'Zappy Holidays' after installing an exhibit in which Miguel Wattson, the aquarium's prize electric eel, is used to light up a decorative Christmas tree displayed right outside his tank.
Read MoreIt's pretty safe to say that no single person is ever going to own every single piece of currency that exists on planet Earth. Still, for the sake of conversation, let's assume it's possible. How rich would a person be if they owned all the money that exists in the world?
Read MoreOn November 21st, 2019, a man approached the home of 82-year old Rochester resident Willie Murphy, claiming that he needed an ambulance. When Murphy called first responders without opening the door, the man reportedly forced his way into the house. And that is when things got real.
Read MoreFrogs don't exactly scream death. So a little frog that looks liable to choke on a gnat probably wouldn't instill fear.
Read MoreTry to find any actual biographical info on Chuck Norris, and you will soon find yourself swallowed up by the remnants of 2004's most poppin' fresh comedy stylings. But just who trained him?
Read MoreWikipedia is one of the most important inventions of the 21st century. Unfortunately, no matter how many minds it educates, the world's favorite internet resource can never catch a break. Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin is slamming Wikipedia — and trying to replace it with a Russian version.
Read MoreFrench fries are far from the healthiest way to eat a potato, but they might be the tastiest. If you're an American who loves fries, though, it looks like 2020 won't be your favorite year. Maybe. The problem, once again, is climate-related. Here's why America may suffer from a french fry shortage.
Read MoreFirst things first: if you're studying up on different dog breeds, it can be difficult to get a straight answer on which one is, broadly speaking, the least intelligent. But there is a clear winner for 'dumbest dog breed in the world.'
Read MoreMost hedgehogs can fit in an adult's hand. Their average measurements vary by species, but the biggest reach about a foot in length. Some hedgehogs are so small that Sonic could crush one while running at the speed of sound without even noticing his tragic misstep. Which breed is the smallest?
Read MoreThe world is full of grueling, unusual sports. But if you're looking for an intense sport that isn't too cheesy and won't get your goat, then World Chase Tag is it.
Read MoreEvery year we're bombarded with lists about the richest billionaires in the world, as the world waits with bated breath to see whether the number one spot is occupied by Unfathomably Rich Guy One or Unfathomably Rich Guy Two. But have you ever wondered what the richest family in the world is?
Read MoreScientists have priorities -- they study what they believe to be most likely to have a lasting impact on humanity. Which is why a SpaceX rocket set to launch Wednesday, Dec. 4 is carrying experiments on beer brewing, mouse muscle decay, and "fire behavior" to the International Space Station.
Read MoreNorth Korea is so poor that farmers steal each other's poop to use as fertilizer. In 2019, the Hermit Kingdom's poop-obsessed despot proudly announced that his country of doom had erected the "epitome of modern civilization" and officially opened that epitome for business.
Read MoreWoooo! Ric Flair is a true legend of professional wrestling, and a true "stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun." So how much money does the master of the Figure Four Leglock really have? Does he have any at all?
Read MoreIt's a constant of the universe that we, as individuals, have a difficult time reconciling our current selves with the people we used to be. But what about those who've achieved greatness? No, turns out they can self loathe with the worst of us. At least, that's how Bill Gates feels.
Read MoreIn the United States, higher education comes at a high cost. And in the case of for-profit colleges, it can be highway robbery. The same can be said for the hundreds of foreign students that the government tricked into paying tuition for a fake university before arresting them.
Read MoreOne day while you're ordering your latte while swiping left on Tinder hopefuls, you'll feel the earth tremble beneath your feet as a massive asteroid collides with our planet. Now, NASA and the European Space Agency have teamed up to practice smashing these potential planet-wrecking asteroids.
Read MoreHumans naturally categorize things. How many cat breeds are there in the world?
Read MoreIf you like animals, then you'll either udderly love or hate this story. But either way you'll have a cow. According to Forbes, Russian farmers are now testing virtual reality headsets for dairy cows to increase their milk production.
Read MoreWere restrictions on killing even more lax before written laws existed? Maybe, but without an ancient Ice-T to shed light on the subject, we can only take a stab in the dark and hope not to kill anyone in the process. With that potential alibi in mind, here's the world's oldest unsolved "murder."
Read MoreSo, Elon Musk's much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck is finally here -- and boy, does it ever look weird. Its angular, minimalist design looks like nothing else you'll encounter on the road. Surely, there's some real reason and rhyme to the Cybertruck's design? Let's find out!
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