Sharks are fascinating, borderline unearthly creatures with millions of years of evolution backing their near unquestionable supremacy over the open sea. Lightning fast, unblinking, and terrifying, they are that rarest of apex predators. But what animal eats the animal that eats everything?
Read MoreRyugyong Hotel, known as the "Hotel of Doom," is the unique skyscraper jutting out above everything else in North Korea's capital city, Pyongyang. But weirdly, the Hotel of Doom has never been completed. Here the untold truth of North Korea's Hotel of Doom: the world's most unusual skyscraper.
Read MoreWe're an unusually grabby species of primate, looking to claim ownership of anything we see. Little wonder then that at certain points in our history, would-be conquerors have looked up at the luminous orb in the night sky and said "gimme!" But is it possible to own the moon? And if so, who does?
Read MoreWhile John F. Kennedy set plans into motion to send men to the moon, he was killed long before it happened. Instead, President Richard Nixon completed the mission. But you can't send a rocket to the moon and back without incurring huge risks, so Nixon needed a contingency plan, just in case.
Read MoreJaws scared a generation of moviegoers away from the water. But the nightmarish incidents that occurred in a little New Jersey town in 1916 are scarier than anything in the movies. So prepare yourself as we explore the messed-up true story behind Jaws.
Read MoreThe Ark of the Covenant is one of the holiest artifacts of the Hebrew Bible. So holy, in fact, even looking at it or touching it could be deadly. But what actually is the Ark of the Covenant? What's it for? What's in it? Where is it now? Read on for the untold truth of the Ark of the Covenant.
Read MoreWhether it's fair or not, these are the most hated players in the NFL right now.
Read MoreDespite the best efforts of cats everywhere to act like they're too cool for school, their undoing can be engineered with the blandest of fruits: the cucumber. Yes, cucumbers are technically fruits. So why would this lethal species be so afraid of an inert piece of plant matter?
Read MoreIf you ask some folks in cryptozoology circles, they'll tell you that a few dinosaurs are still roaming about.
Read MoreDogs' mouths lick their puppies' private parts to induce peeing and pooping and occasionally eat poop out of sheer boredom, malnutrition, or to get attention. But surely, those crotch-licking poop-eaters' mouths are cleaner than a human's, right? Well...no, they're pretty gross, actually.
Read MoreHawaiians are a proud people with strong traditions. But what was their country like before the United States showed up?
Read MoreA death row prisoner basically knows when their time will come and they'll make their final statement. Here, we'll explore the haunting last words of criminals.
Read MoreThinking about untethering yourself from society for a while? Looking for an exciting way to challenge yourself? If so, attempting to walk across the entirety of The United States of America might be for you! But you should probably know: it'll take a really, really long time.
Read MoreWe've all been there: we've got a new mattress, and we see that big, scary tag on the side, warning that it's illegal to remove. The idea that it's illegal to remove a mattress tag is sort of a misconception. Yes, it's against the law to yank the tag, it's just not illegal for you to do it.
Read MoreOf all of the many things people love about dogs, their faces are in the top five. From long, sleek heads of greyhounds to whatever microwave accident resulted in the Dogue de Bordeaux, the closest thing to a universal feature all dogs possess is a set of whiskers. But what do they do?
Read MoreThe classic book Everyone Poops is a perfect example of truth in advertising. The cover even shows "everyone:" a rosy-cheeked child, a horse's butt, a bird, and...an apple with a bite taken out of it? What? Do apples poop after being bitten? The bigger question, perhaps, is this: do plants poop?
Read MoreThe bonds we have with our canine companions are unlike any other, and knowing what's going on inside their precious heads can only make that bond stronger.
Read MoreAs far as existential threats that you have to push to the back of your mind just to get through the day go, the inevitable death of the sun in a scant few billion years has to take the wildly depressing cake. But come on. How bad could things really get? The answer, folks, is bad.
Read MoreFrom a human perspective, mosquitoes suck. They drink our blood and transmit diseases like yellow fever, malaria and West Nile virus. In fact, mosquitoes cause over 1 million deaths per year, making them one of the world's deadliest species So, say we choose to eradicate them. Should we?
Read MoreFlorida Man! The cartoonish composite of very real wacky criminals and adventurers, Florida Man is brought to you by media outlets at such impressive frequency you'd be hard-pressed to believe anyone in the state has time to do anything but end up in the news as Florida Man.
Read MoreYou've heard of both "magma" and "lava" when it comes to that hot stuff from the end of Lord of the Rings. You know it's spicy enough to melt evil rings. But you might not be clear on the difference between the two terms. Well, we'll keep you from embarrassing yourself in front of the elves.
Read MoreSharks are enigmatic creatures, but if there's one emotion we've felt comfortable assigning to them, it's severe crankiness. But what if it's not in their nature to be underwater rage machines? What if they're just really tired? Do sharks need a nap? Could they nap if they wanted to?
Read MoreIt's basically a cartoon trope: the giant, seemingly unflappable and mighty elephant is reduced to abject, prancing terror at the sight of a plucky mouse (who's probably involved in an elaborate heist to obtain cheese). Is there any truth to it? And if not, where did this weird notion come from?
Read MoreOne moment you're enjoying a nice cold treat with your two closest friends. The next, you're doubled over in pain as a thunderous pain claps your temples. Unfortunately, you're not Harry Potter sensing Voldemort, you've just got brain freeze. What is this scourge of summertime snow-sweets?
Read MoreDogs are called "man's best friend," a title they earned from thousands of years of accompanying us in our daily waking lives. But as it turns out, all those good boys and girls might be wagging their tails and throwing up on the rug in dreamland as well. Here's what dogs (probably) dream about.
Read MoreDogs have been our faithful companions for thousands of years, but there are still so many mysteries associated with the furry love machines. What are they thinking about? Do they love us as much as we love them? Perhaps most pressingly, what happens if they eat a grape?
Read MoreActing as president of the United States is a wild and crazy ride that could leave anyone reeling upon completion of their term. So it's a good thing that no matter how heavy the burden of life and death decision making becomes, every president is afforded a six-figure income for life.
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