2015 marks the year the beloved Back to The Future: Part II promised self-lacing shoes, hoverboards and giant flat screen TVs. While the latter may have come gloriously true in living rooms across the land, hoverboards still sadly exist only in the realm of science fiction. As for automated laces, the only progress in that…
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Guest Author: Adam Williams It’s no surprise that there is a vast global divide in life expectancy, with those living in more developed countries far more likely to live into their 70’s and 80’s than those from less-developed countries. The divide is so considerable that the predicted life span of those at the top of…
With the World Cup now over, it’s hard to believe that we’ll have to wait another four years for awesome goals, epic defeats and overall standout moments. Many touted the 2014 World Cup as one of the most eventful ever, and with these unpredictable happenings, we’re likely to agree. Here are 10 moments no one could…
Don’t throw away your pee before checking this list out! Pee, also known as urine, is from the Latin word urina, and means “to moisten, flow.” It is a golden liquid with some golden benefits. Urine is now used for urine therapy because it is not a waste product but a by-product of blood filtration. The…
The consequences of a war have long been established, but the reasons the war starts in the first place interests us the most. Here are ten stupid reasons, combined with the egos of those in charge that resulted in some of the bloodiest wars ever fought. 10. The Great Guano War The war of the…
The French Revolution is regarded as being instrumental in the foundation of modern democracies and ideologies. By far, the most iconic symbol of this revolution is the gruesome guillotine. Now that the French have gotten rid of their kings and queens for good, the guillotines have been put away in museums. Hopefully, they’ll never have…
Gothic architecture is more than a little bit amazing. It is timeless and oftentimes breathtaking. It goes without being said that Gothic architecture was one of mankind’s most extreme expressions. The thing is you never know when or where you will run into this unique style of architecture. From American churches to grand cathedrals and even…
Guest Author: Alan Boyle The United States has a Constitution that protects its citizens from abuse in the criminal justice system. The right to a trial, to fair treatment by law enforcement are enshrined. Importantly, the Eighth Amendment also protects those convicted from cruel and unusual punishment. In spite of all this, the American penal…
Adequate and complex representations in media are so vital to the structure of our society. Or rather, more poignantly, the structure of how people of color feel when they see themselves represented in a positive, multi-dimensional and eclectic manner. The representation of people of color on the silver screen has largely been stereotypical and/or secondary,…
World War II was a horrible conflict, which engulfed much of the known world. Known as the Great War, this conflict killed as many as 75 million people, making it the most deadly war in all of human history. Just take a moment to savor that fact–75 million people perished, in just a short 6…
Even if you got an A+ in English, chances are you’re still not fluent in it. It’s not entirely your fault though; society has a bad habit of taking certain words and using them incorrectly for so long, and so often, that actually using them properly makes you look like an idiot. it’s time for that to change.
Oceans are such vast and often overwhelming subjects. Because of their sheer scope in size, the discussions that are often had regarding seas and different discoveries within it, can be both mind boggling and intriguing. There are enormous mysteries in the depths of the oceans. While some of these phenomena have been explained by analysts…
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in our society. It has become a daily staple for many people, who enjoy the smell, the taste and the energy and alertness that it brings. Coffee has a very rich history associated with it. From the coffee beans themselves, to the way that each specific drink…
Some facts just about everybody knows, even if they’re totally useless. Others, however, are a bit more obscure, but likely more important than whatever pop culture nugget dominates your subconscious. Here are ten facts that should get shared at parties way more often.
There has been much said about the general public’s ability to trust the criminal justice system. When certain other professions make mistakes or errors, it won’t likely cause someone to lose their freedom or their life. But that very thing happens in this country, the criminal court gets convictions wrong all the time. The facts…
Going to prison’s kinda like playing the lottery. Rob a 7-11 in one city and you’ll spend your incarceration time like everyone else: working out in the yard and avoiding the showers as much as possible. But rob it in another and you’ll be sentenced to ten years of mind-bending insanity. See, sometimes prison is…
There is something pleasurable about being scared – about telling ghost stories around a campfire, or reading a scary novel by flashlight. Frightening movies, television shows, books, and even video games continue to permeate our culture. When gothic fiction first emerged in the late eighteenth century (with Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto), the movement…
There’s a good reason the sight of a Viking longship struck fear in the hearts of coastal villagers: the Vikings were bad news for everyone. When they weren’t raiding, pillaging, and demanding tribute not to raid and pillage, Vikings even fought with each other. There are so many badass Vikings that it’s tough to narrow…
We all gotta die, even the rich and famous. But some deaths don’t seem quite as natural as some would have you believe. This especially applies the down-and-dirty world of music, where many theories have arisen as to who wanted certain musicians dead, why, and how they did the deed.
Remember history class? Okay, neither do I. But those nerds who actually stayed awake through most of it can probably recall being taught about some guys named “The Wright Brothers” being the first to fly a plane or some other guy named “Columbus” discovering The New World. History gets heavily edited and while most of…
On May 7th, 2013, the world said goodbye to a legendary special effects master, who enthralled our imaginations and our wildest nightmares. The mind of Ray Harryhausen is a treasure trove of mythology, monsters and mighty men. Since he first viewed the historic King Kong, he set off on his own special effects odyssey, and…
Hollywood strives to make movies look as real as possible: after all, The Matrix wouldn’t have been nearly as convincing if it’d been filmed in some guy’s basement. To make that magic, sets are often elaborately and solidly built. So elaborately and solidly, in fact, that after filming is over, those sets keep being used,…
From the band’s debut in the late 60’s, until his retirement in 2002, Jonathan Douglas Lord was at the helm of Deep Purple’s Hammond Organ, playing on 16 consecutive studio albums. Many bands and musicians have had keyboardists in the past, but Jon Lord made his instrument just as popular as the guitar. Sadly, he…
Guest Author: Alec Aycinena This is by no means a list that is set in stone. Yet I have taken into account: wins, breakthrough achievements, consistency and fighting intelligence. There will be notable exclusions since I am only listing those who fight or have fought in the UFC. Notable exceptions will be Wanderle Silva, Bas…