When it comes to murder mysteries, we typically don’t consider trees when trying to figure out who the killer might be. Perhaps that’s just one of the reasons it has taken so […]
The Toxic Tale of the Murder Tree
How Lawrence of Arabia’s Death Lead to the Use of the Crash Helmet?
T.E. Lawrence, known around the world as “Lawrence of Arabia,” died on May 19, 1935. His death, 6 days after a tragic motorcycle accident, seemed an inglorious end to the life of […]
Hold Your Nose to Hold Up Humming
Try as hard as you might, you cannot hum while holding your nose. Read about a substance that will want you to hold your nose to keep from smelling it. Find out […]
A Heart-Healthy Reason to Avoid Mondays
Mondays tend to be the least favorite day of the week for most people. As it turns out, there is a good reason for it. That is the day of the week […]
There Are Parts of You That Will Never Be Fully Grown
While the vast majority of your body is fully grown by the age of twenty years, there are parts of your body that have only just begun.
Just How Many Spiders Do We Swallow In Our Sleep?
We all swallow eight spiders each year while we are sleeping. That’s a fact. It has to be, because it says so on the internet. Or maybe it isn’t a fact…. After […]
Why Were 15 Bodies Buried in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement?
Benjamin Franklin was one of the best-known and well-loved of America’s Founding Fathers. Franklin’s brilliance and wit caused him to excel in almost every area of human understanding. He left his mark […]
Some of the Weirdest Allergies Known to Exist
Those who suffer from allergies know that the world is filled with all sorts of things that can threaten their health. Even the most innocuous items, such as peanuts, pollen, or cat […]
The Philosopher Who Taught Everyone How to Face Death By Having Everyone Look at His Dead Face
English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) was the founder of utilitarianism. The philosophy espouses the idea that each one should do the things that will result in the most total happiness. Considering that […]
Golden Blood is the Rarest Blood Type on Earth
For anyone who needs a transfusion, blood is more valuable than gold. As it turns out, there is one blood type that even rarer than the yellow precious metal and even more […]
The Mind Tricks the Eye With the Thatcher Effect
When Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain, she turned the political world upside down. It is only fitting that an upside-down photograph of the Baroness would be […]
Armadillos Deal Four of a Kind Every Time
Armadillos are among the most curious-looking creatures in the animal kingdom. Beyond appearance, they also have another unusual characteristic: they always give birth to identical quadruplets.
Keep Koalas Away from Crime Scenes
Fingerprints at the scene of a crime often reveal the identity of the guilty party. Law enforcement officers in Australia or near a zoo should be wary of jumping to any conclusions, […]
Goosebumps: Not Just for the Living
If the thought of being around a dead person gives you goosebumps, you will find your time in your coffin to be more than a little unsettling. Goosebumps continue to form on […]
Benjamin Franklin’s Heartbreaking Words to Parents about Vaccination
Benjamin Franklin has earned a lasting place in history as a brilliant scientist, inventor, diplomat, and philosopher. Due to tragic circumstances, he was also compelled to become one of history’s first pro-vaccination […]
