• Physicist Says He Knows How To Build A Time Machine

    University of Connecticut physics professor Ron Mallett claims to have found a way to travel through time using lasers in what is either the greatest scientific accomplishment in human history or a ripe example of what happens to an educator's give-a-damn once they get tenure.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Did Thomas Edison Really Electrocute An Elephant To Death?

    Though he had nearly 1,100 patents to his name, Thomas Edison is most often remembered as a bringer of light. So it's only appropriate that some detractors have practically depicted him as Lucifer with a light bulb filament for a pitchfork. Some even say he electrocuted an elephant to death!

    By A. C. Grimes January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Papa John Has A New Year's Resolution: Eat 50 Pies In 30 Days

    Per Business Insider, Papa John's founder and ousted CEO John Schnatter posted a video declaring his New Year's resolution to eat a gut-stuffing 50 pizzas in 30 days. You may recall that in November 2019, he claimed to have consumed more than 40 pizzas in that amount of time.

    By A. C. Grimes January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Hasbro Now Owns Death Row Records

    Hasbro was the company behind such timeless toys as Mr. Potato Head, Transformers, and G.I. Joe. But your childhood is past its Optimus Prime, and Hasbro has transformed again. As Snoop Dogg might say, "Ain't nuthin' but a G.I. Joe thang, baby. Death Row is the label for playthings."

    By A. C. Grimes January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Rabbit Breed That Makes The Best Pet

    Unfortunately, you will never have Bugs Bunny to pet to your heart's content. So you'll have to settle for an inferior rabbit that can't crack jokes. Despite these extremely disappointing shortcomings, there are non-Bugs bunny breeds that might make a great pet. Which is the best?

    By A. C. Grimes January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Truth About America's Oldest Herd Of Bison

    Despite what "Home on the Range" claims, buffalo don't roam in North America -- that's bison; our national mammal. But much like the fate of Native Americans -- bison have been relegated to a shadow of their former numbers. Here's the truth about America's oldest herd of bison.

    By Jim Dykstra January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Kiss Of Death: Hershey's To Retire Fleet Of Kissmobiles

    Originally rolled off the line in 1997, the Kissmobile is a 12-foot high, 26-foot long testament to man's ability to shrug and say "Why not?" In a statement by Hershey spokesman Jeff Beckman, it was announced that the Kissmobiles would not be making further appearances starting in 2020.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Dog Breed That Is Closest To A Wolf

    People have adopted all kinds of animal friends throughout history, but dogs have always been humankind's closest companions. But the contemporary doggo that is the most genetically similar to its ancestors is about the least wolfy little thing imaginable. Here's the dog breed closest to a wolf.

    By Nicholas Conley January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • AKC Announces Two New Dog Breeds: Barbet And Dogo Argentino

    In a groundbreaking announcement that's sure to change the game, the American Kennel Club announced this week that there are two new dog breeds, the "barbet" and the "dogo Argentino," and that they are definitely not just a pit bull and a poodle.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • What Life Is Really Like As A Conjoined Twin

    The chances of being conjoined twins are about 1 in 200,000, roughly the same odds the Atlanta Falcons had of losing to the Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl. But as we all know, these things inevitably happen, and when they happen, we must live with the consequences.

    By Jim Dykstra January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Things Marvel Gets Wrong About Thor's Norse Mythology

    Thor was around long before Marvel added him to their roster of superheroes. They've done a good job of translating Norse mythology to the page and screen … but there have been a few big changes. From Sif’s hair to the Warriors Three, here are the things Marvel changed about Thor’s mythology.

    By Chris Sims January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Keto Diet Ranked Worst For Healthy Eating

    With so many ways to go from dad bod to rad bod, it's difficult to decide which fad diet is going to transform your body, but you can at least narrow the field. U.S. News and World Report posted their annual list of the best and worst diets making the rounds, and the "keto diet" came in dead last.

    By Tom Meisfjord January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • India Announces First Manned Space Mission

    India is getting ready to send humans into space. NPR reports that India's space agency has selected its first four astronaut candidates for the country's first manned space launch, targeted for 2022. As of now, their names and identities haven't been released ... cue the conspiracy theorists.

    By Jim Dykstra January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • 30-Foot Tumbleweed Pileup Traps Motorists In Washington

    Many people picture tumbleweed as those sad, roughly sheep-sized balls that slowly roll through the main street of an Old West town as a handy visual cue to show just how much of a backwater the place is. But they also have the ability to create 30-foot pileups and trap motorists. Here's the story.

    By Pauli Poisuo January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Creepy Truth About Camel Spiders

    Of the many creepy-crawlies that haunt an arachnophobe's nightmares, perhaps none seem so chilling as the dreaded camel spider. But are they as bad as people make them out to be? Here's the creepy truth.

    By Nicholas Conley January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Study Reveals How Life May Have Formed On Earth

    One of the great unsolved scientific mysteries -- even greater than the question of whether the chicken or the egg came first -- is the question of how life hatched in the first place. Thanks to a new study, scientists may have figured out how life formed on Earth.

    By A. C. Grimes January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Expired Milk

    There are few things as universally disgusting as a whiff of rotten milk. Is it really unsafe, though, in addition to being gross? To figure this out, it's important to take a look at what spoiled milk actually does to your body, and assess whether it's ever worth the risk

    By Nicholas Conley January 1st, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Much Big Show Is Actually Worth

    Paul Wight, known better as the WWE's resident giant Big Show, has been in the sports entertainment business for well over two decades, and he has used these years to craft a reputation as arguably the best-liked big man in the pro wrestling business. Here's how much he's worth.

    By Pauli Poisuo January 1st, 2020 Read More