Strange Messages From Space We Still Don’t Understand
As the late, great author Douglas Adams once wrote, “Space is big. You just won’t…
Author Eric Malikyte
Hollywood Gets These Things About Aviation Very Wrong
Hollywood is certainly not known for realism. Action movies often feature heroes and heroines capable…
Crimes Solved by Deathbed Confessions
The deathbed confession is a common cliché in films and television, usually featuring an emotionally…
10 Bizarre Archaeological Hoaxes That Fooled Everyone
Archaeology and the sciences at large are no stranger to less than savory individuals looking…
The Solar System’s Most Incredible Volcanoes
Volcanoes on Earth are extremely common. Earth is a very volcanic planet, and while our…
Fascinating Facts About the Qin Dynasty
After ending the Warring States Period and uniting the six regional lords under one banner,…
10 Unusual Places We’ve Found Life
As Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park, “If there’s one thing the history of evolution…
Secrets of the Air: The World’s Coolest “Secret” Airplanes
Since the Wright brothers created the first motor operated airplane, many countries throughout the world…
The World’s Deadliest Biological Weapons
As mentioned in our list of the 10 deadliest chemical weapons, humans love to find…
10 More of the Most Terrifying Places in the Known Universe
The universe is a deadly, dangerous place, and it’s filled with nightmarish objects that would cook…
10 Crimes Solved by Deathbed Confessions
The deathbed confession is a common cliché in films and television, usually featuring an emotionally…
The Most Unusual Places We’ve Found Life
As Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park, “If there’s one thing the history of evolution…
10 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Aviation
Hollywood is certainly not known for realism. Action movies often feature heroes and heroines capable…
10 More Secrets of Ancient Civilizations
We’ve talked endlessly about mysteries surrounding the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Incas, Aztecs, Maya, and pretty…
10 Expensive Items That Proved to be Worthless
In the world of fine arts and antiques, there are plenty of grifters hoping to…
Common Misconceptions About the Human Body
The human body is a fascinating balancing act, constantly fighting against gravity to remain upright…
The Most Incredible Volcanoes in Our Solar System
Volcanoes on Earth are extremely common. Earth is a very volcanic planet, and while our…
Common Misconceptions About the Earth’s Moon
The moon has fascinated humans since we gained the ability to look up at night…
10 Languages That Have Been Lost to Time
There are a total of 573 dead languages in the world, at least that we…
10 Interesting Facts About the Black Death
The Black Death tore through Western Europe in the mid-14th century CE, reducing the world’s…
More of the Most Terrifying Places in the Known Universe
The universe is a deadly, dangerous place, and it’s filled with nightmarish objects that would…
10 Things That Were Invented Twice
History is filled with the names of inventors like Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Sir Isaac…
10 Places We Can’t (or Won’t) Go Anymore
Human beings are natural explorers. We as a species would love nothing more than to…
The World’s Most Unusual Volcanoes
Plate tectonics defines our world, forging and shaping the crust of the Earth as the…