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Since our Neolithic ancestors first struck two pieces of flint together and created sparks, mankind has sought to harness the power of nature. But our ancestors could never have imagined the wonders …

Sometimes, science gets weird. While it’s responsible for every incredible advancement we take for granted today, there have been (and still are) a few oddballs in the scientific community. From huma…

Sometimes it pays to be knowledgeable about the obscure things in life, after all, random trivia is the making of a dazzling conversationalist, right? There’s nothing more satisfying than artfully sh…

Death Row is notorious for housing some of the most terrifying people on the planet. Having committed some of the worst crimes possible, these people are subject to prison waits spanning decades befo…

Sometimes it seems like luck just isn’t on our side, but when the unthinkable happens you’d be amazed to discover just how fortunate some people can be. From nauseating freefalls to freak weather acc…

Understanding ancient history is no easy feat, and although we might think we’ve got things all figured out one discovery can turn everything on its head. Let's investigate some incredible undergroun…

Every country has one or two weird laws that seem to make absolutely no sense. But the USA has way more than its fair share. This is, in part, due to the US's federal system, which gives local govern…

Whether it’s the Swinging Sixties or the construction of the Pyramids, we can all think of a few moments in history we’d love to time-travel back to. But what about the times and places a wise time t…

The movies really dramatize prison escapes: explosives, helicopters, accomplices, and cool MacGyver-like gizmos! However, some real-life prison escapes utilized ingenious gadgets and contraptions tha…

We think and interact with each other like no other creature on our planet, but while we like to see ourselves as thoughtful and caring people, it’s not always the case. Let’s delve into some of the …

Everyone makes mistakes, but certain companies have done some pretty stupid, illogical, or just downright dangerous things to maximize profits. Sometimes, companies fail by letting innovation pass th…

These inventors were pioneers of their time, developing inventions that are still in use today. Luck, however, wasn’t on their side. Either through their own unawareness and inaction or the ill will …

The biggest shark that ever existed never ceases to capture people's imagination, raising more questions than answers. What killed the megalodon? How big was the megalodon? Is the megalodon still ali…

Whether manmade or not, there are countless locations in our world that raise more questions than answers. From a crater that looks like it leads into the depths of hell, to the town that sends its r…

Movies featuring Tony Stark may have dominated the box office for years, but will his Iron Man armor ever dominate the battlefield? As advancements in robotics progress at an ever-increasing rate, it…

Technology is advancing so fast nowadays that it’s important to look back and remember how far we’ve come. From your smartphone to the TV in your living room, let’s take a look at some past and prese…

The Titanic disaster is the most famous maritime tragedy in history. Over 1,500 people died after the giant luxury liner hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank to the ocean floor 108 years ago.…

When Charles Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution he discovered animals bred selectively, so the strongest and fittest of the species were more likely to mate and pass on their DNA. Darwin called…

It’s no secret that the world is full of lies. In fact, there are tonnes of so-called ‘facts’ that almost everyone still believes about anything from ancient history to the human body, Let's debunk s…

It’s not uncommon for warring neighbors to erect fences or cut down trees just to get on each other’s nerves, but what happens when someone has enough time, money, and malice to use construction as r…