The Unexpected Downsides of Bipedalism
The decision to stand up on two feet was one of the – if not…
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The Most Important Moments for Life on Earth
With the incredible diversity of life found on Earth now, it’s easy to forget that…
The Biggest Ways Coronavirus is Changing the World
The Covid-19 pandemic is turning out to be an unprecedented event in human history. While…
Terrifying Scientific Theories and Hypotheses (Part 3)
The realm of scientific speculation is vast and full of theories you may have never…
Unsolved Mysteries of the Deep Sea
The deep sea has always been a place of perilous mystery for humankind. Even if…
Is Water the Earth’s Most Mysterious Substance?
Water is, by far, the most abundant natural resource on Earth, as around 72% of…
History’s Biggest Financial Crashes
In the midst of the coronavirus scare, the world may be looking at yet another…
The Most Crucial Facts About the 2008 Financial Crisis
The 2008 financial crisis remains one of the most important events of our times, as…
The World’s Longest Running Science Experiments
Ask a scientist, and he’d tell you that you can’t put a deadline on science.…
The Scariest Booby Traps Ever Deployed
Booby traps are perhaps the oldest weapon type we know of. Before we could make…
The Ways Movies Skew our Views About Love
We all grow up with an idea of what romantic love is supposed to be,…
Deeply Disturbing Facts About Deepfakes
A lot has already been said about the various potential dangers of AI, even if…
Common Misconceptions About Animals (That Won’t Go Away)
Animals are an important – rather crucial – part of life on Earth. From keeping…
1979: The Year That Shaped the Modern World
Saying that any one year in history was more significant in its contributions to the…
10 Myths and Misconceptions About Death
Death is as common as any other function of the human body, though we still…
The Most Successful Military Tactics Ever Used in Battle
We’ve been fighting wars ever since we started having disputes with others and had enough…
Shocking Facts About the British Empire
The British Empire was by far the biggest empire in human history, which doesn’t sound…
World War II Myths We Still Believe
The Second World War was one of the most far-reaching events in human history. It…
Elite Mercenary Forces of the Modern World
Mercenaries have played a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of battles since the dawn…
History’s Most Incredible Ancient Warriors
War has existed for as long as humanity itself. We’ve been fighting each other over…
The Bizarre Proposed “Solutions” to Climate Change
Fighting climate change – a widely-used euphemism for the ongoing climate catastrophe – is humanity’s…