There's nothing like putting a price on something priceless like pet ownership. Humans are the kings of commoditization, however, so we'll slap a price tag on it. It shouldn't be a surprise then, that we price dogs according to their breed, and that one typically fetches more money than any other.
Read MoreWhat is the deal with the temperature on airplanes? Is it all part of some very cruel plot to make you uncomfortable, because it's not bad enough that you have to pay fifty bucks to check a bag and you can no longer expect any nourishment while en route so they have to make it freezing cold, too?
Read MoreBeing a coach is the most thankless job in all of sports, because everyone knows they will get fired. These are the most surprising coach firings of all time.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Japan's national pastime, because of sumo wrestling's spiritual history, the ring is considered sacred and certain traditions are observed to preserve its sanctity. For instance, women are forbidden from entering the ring. Wait, what? Why aren't women allowed in sumo rings exactly?
Read MoreChivalry, romance, and those weird pointy hats. What's not to love about life during the Middle Ages? Except, you know, everything. It turns out, Hollywood lied to you big time. And for women, well, even if you did live in a castle and wear gorgeous dresses, life was really not that great.
Read MoreFrom lady Olympics to religious rites, here’s what life was like for women in Ancient Greece.
Read MoreRolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has been in one of the most successful bands in rock history since 1962. But the singer has trudged through many turmoils and tragedies, many of which have been of his own making. Without further ado, let's take a look at the troubled history of Mick Jagger.
Read MoreSnake Island is home to one of the deadliest snake species in the world and oh yeah, there are literally thousands of these golden lancehead snakes on Snake Island. Also Snake Island is a mere 110 acres, so the density of golden lanceheads on Snake Island is pretty darned high.
Read MoreWhether you're boarding a Delta plane or flying United Airlines, you will usually board a plane that looks like an oversized stormtrooper: metal, white, and devoid of individuality. But why is that? Wouldn't it be cooler if airlines decided to mix it up and paint their planes plaid or something?
Read MoreJust wait until we dig into some of the hauntingly unwholesome things that have managed to make it into the otherwise pure offerings from Nintendo. The world's favorite plumber has a dark side, and we're about to explore the creepiest secrets that Nintendo wishes we'd forget about.
Read MoreFor centuries, Cleopatra has been celebrated for her beauty. You only have to watch like 10 of the bazillions of Cleopatra movies to know that beauty was pretty much right there on the top of Cleopatra's list of fine qualities. But how beautiful was the famous queen of Egypt, really?
Read MoreAsteroids and meteors are both small (relatively speaking) objects that inhabit our solar system. But is "asteroid" simply a synonym for "meteor," or are they actually two different things altogether? Buckle up: we're about to take you to space-stuff-school.
Read MoreAndrew Luck was one of the NFL's marquee quarterbacks of the 21st century. But Luck also got injured a lot. Here's a look at the untold truth of Andrew Luck.
Read MoreAs with all things, moderation is key when it comes to heat. Too little and you'll freeze to death -- too much, and you'll become a hunk, a hunk of burning corpse. But just how hot can it get before you stop sweating bullets and your body is completely shot to hell?
Read MoreWhat do we really know about Aerosmith? Despite being famous rock stars, the band members haven't really put their lives out in the open. So let’s do some investigating by taking a long, hard look at the tragic real-life story of Aerosmith.
Read MoreMost of us don't really wonder what the lyrics to "Bohemian Rhapsody" mean, because if we spent too much time thinking about it our heads might explode. But if you dissect the lyrics of "Bohemian Rhapsody," the song starts to make a strange sort of sense. Well, sort of.
Read MoreWhile only about 5 percent of a jelly's body is solid mass, they're actually eaten by a good deal of species. While they were once thought to be a nutritional cul-de-sac since they're basically just water, jellies are like snack foods for ocean dwellers: easy and abundant. So which beasts eat them?
Read MoreSometimes our beloved dogs cross a line. Our dear pooches can do things that make their owners really uncomfortable -- and one of those things is that seriously disconcerting habit they have of staring deep into our eyes. While they're pooping. Ugh. Why do dogs do this?
Read MoreGood news: no force known to humankind could make Earth suddenly stop spinning, and scenarios where the planet instantly or rapidly stops spinning are completely hypothetical. The slightly less good news is that if we're wrong about that and it one day does happen to us, we're pretty much screwed.
Read MoreCats enjoy swimming about as much as Spirit Airlines enjoys punctuality. They find it oppressive and repugnant, as if each H20 molecule contains the sound bite of a baby bawling and a flight delay. Yet, cats need water to survive, making their relationship a bit complicated. So what gives?
Read MoreIt's long been one of nature's greatest mysteries: how the heck do birds know where to go for the winter? If most humans tried to migrate south without a map or a GPS, we'd probably end up in Nova Scotia. Scientists have been trying to solve this mystery for a long time.
Read MoreIf you still think there are nine planets in the solar system, we've got some bad news. In 2006, Pluto's relationship status with our Solar System was officially downgraded from "Planet" to "It's complicated." Why? Turns out its fall from grace was astronomy's version of "it's not you; it's me."
Read MoreDolphins are cute and playful. Sharks are scary and full of teeth. So how can it be true that a ruthless predator like a shark is afraid of a sweet little thing like a dolphin? Could such a concept even be true at all? Well, yes and no.
Read MoreWhen you've got to go, you've got to go, but sometimes there's no convenient place to do your business. We've all experienced the agony of a full bladder. What happens when you're stuck in traffic, or the line to the restroom is winding down the hallway and you have no option but to hold your pee?
Read MoreIt's an attractive idea, that the deserts are filled with tombs and lost arks to raid, protected by a series of fun but challenging puzzles. So what's stopping you from renewing your passport, buying a big hat, and bullwhipping your way across ancient Cairo? Get ready for disappointment, adventurer.
Read MoreThe Zodiac Killer committed a series of bloody homicides in California from the 1960s to the 1970s, and possibly beyond. While history is filled with a depressing line-up of bloodthirsty and murderous nut jobs, the Zodiac Killer remains a household name. But how did he get his name?
Read MoreThe Amish depicted as ultra-pious, blandly clad people with big beards, bonnets, and no modern technology or electricity. They lead a harsh, humble existence, but the upside is that their faith exempts them from paying taxes. Except for when they do. It's complicated.
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