Animated Movie Characters That Sadly Died On Screen
It's always a sad day when your favorite movie character dies, especially an animated character. Here are animated movie characters that sadly died on screen.
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The Highest G-Force A Human Can Stand
G-forces, or gravity forces, increase your perceived weight when you accelerate. In fact, subjecting your body to extreme G-forces will not only make you feel both fast and fat; it can knock you unconscious. What's the highest G-force that a human can take before the Sandman comes knocking?
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Here's What Color The Sun Actually Is
Consider the following question: what color is the sun? The obvious answer would be to say "That's easy, it's..." before staring into the sky, screaming in pain, and accidentally blinding yourself permanently without ever coming up with an answer. Don't do that. Let us tell you the right answer.
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Here's How MC Hammer Lost All His Money
There was a time when it seemed like the sun would never set on MC Hammer's fortune. But a life of excess and costly scandals would bring it all crashing down, and not even Hammer's trademark parachute pants would be able to soften the fall. Here's how MC Hammer lost all his money
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The Reason Megalodon Sharks Went Extinct
Great white sharks would be dwarfed by a megalodon shark. Yet despite their obviously superior awesomeness, megalodons no longer exist. So what force of nature could have possibly been so massive, so terrifying, so overwhelming that it could be the reason megalodon sharks went extinct?
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Could Billionaires End World Poverty?
Bill Gates is a billionaire willing to part with his wealth. If all the world's billionaires had the same mentality, they could do some great things. But could billionaires end world poverty? The around 2,000 billionaires made enough money in 2018 alone to end extreme poverty 7 times over.
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This Is Why Death Valley Is So Hot
The hottest temperature ever recorded anywhere on Earth was in Death Valley on July 10, 1913, when the mercury reached 134 degrees Fahrenheit. In case you're wondering how hot that is, it's Really Danged Hot. What is it about Death Valley in particular that makes it such an oven?
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The Reason School Buses Are Painted Yellow
When children attend school in America, they learn a few truths: dogs love the taste of homework, pop quizzes are torture, and school buses are yellow. Of course, the fact that something is obviously true doesn't mean you know why it's true. So what's the reason school buses are painted yellow?
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The United States' Worst Hurricane Of All Time
The United States' worst hurricane of all time was not Hurricane Katrina, at least in terms of death toll. The United States' worst hurricane of all time was the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Between 6,000 and 12,000 people died, making it the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
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Who Is The Most Wanted Person In The World?
The idea that there's a "World's Most Wanted Criminal" is brings to mind images of supervillains. But how do we determine who is the king of the bad guys? Is it possible to find one antagonist who becomes worldwide public enemy number one? Who is the most wanted person in the world?
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The Safest City In The World Isn't In America
America may be the land of the free and the home of the brave, but it really isn't that safe. So what is the safest city in the world? The safest city in the world is not only not in America, but also not in Canada or Europe, either. The safest city in the world is actually in the Middle East.
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Creepy Things We Found In The Donkey Kong Games
Upon closer inspection, there are some moments within the Donkey Kong games that come across as rather ... creepy. They'll certainly make you think twice the next time you come across them as a full-grown adult.
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What The FBI Found When They Investigated Bigfoot
So yeah, the FBI investigated Bigfoot. Sort of. It's not like the FBI actually sent agents out into the field with night vision cameras and recordings of female Bigfoot mating calls or anything. They tested some hair samples. Here's what the FBI found when they investigate Bigfoot.
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Why Sugar Gliders Shouldn't Be Pets
The sugar glider looks like the perfect pet. It's adorable, pocket-sized, and has the eye-to-face ratio of a child star. But as many Pokemon trainers undoubtedly learned, a creature's cuteness is no kind of gauge for how well it'll adapt to life as a pet. Here's why sugar gliders shouldn't be pets.
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The Reason Why Cats Like Boxes So Much
If your cat loves discarded cardboard boxes, don't judge, for this is simply feline nature. But in keeping with tradition of the mysterious sphinx, no one knows exactly why cats love confined spaces. Don't worry, though; we've got scientific theories for the reason why cats like boxes so much.
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Creepy Things We Found In Mega Man Games
The modern Mega Man is a shining example of an all-ages hero, and the latter-day foes he encounters in his ongoing fight against Dr. Wily are a reflection of that. But back in the day, things were a bit different. A lot of subtle, sinister ideas made their way into those early releases.
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The Easiest Way To Prove The Earth Isn't Flat
Flat-Earthers insist that the earth is shaped like a Parcheesi board rather than the sphere that science has shown it to be. If you ever become embroiled in a debate with one of these flat-Earthers, here are a few quick and easy ways to prove the earth isn't flat.
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Does 'Truth Serum' Actually Work?
If you believe spy movies and novels, you'd better not ever get captured by the enemy and injected with truth serum because you'll sing like a canary. Yes, truth serum is not to be messed with. Truth serum might not actually be a thing, though. Does 'truth serum' actually work?
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How Many Christians Are In The World?
Christianity is a pretty big deal. It also happens to be the most widely practiced religion in the world. There are about 2.2 billion Christians in the world, out of a total population of around 7.6 billion. So almost one out of every three people worldwide is a Christian.
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The Strange History Of Tattoos
While tattoos are commonplace in this day and age, they have a really strange history, full of violent stories, famous figures, and freaky characters.
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How Many Scientologists Are There In The World?
Scientology is legally recognized as a religion in many countries, including the U.S. Scientology has managed to incise its way into the minds of many through a mix of celebrity endorsement, media manipulation, and heavy litigation. The exact numbers of Scientology's members are shrouded in mystery.
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The Most Expensive Dog Breed In The World
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.
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The Real Reason Airplanes Are Always So Cold
What 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?
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The Most Surprising Coach Firings Of All Time
Being 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.
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Why Women Aren't Allowed In Sumo Rings
When 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?
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What Life Was Like For Women In The Middle Ages
Chivalry, 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.
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What Life Was Like For Women In Ancient Greece
From lady Olympics to religious rites, here’s what life was like for women in Ancient Greece.
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