The world is full of strange creatures that have roamed the Earth for centuries. While many of these interesting species look fairly normal, some have names that will make you do a double-take. These weird animal names show that scientists have a sense of humor when it comes to classifying new discoveries. We have compiled a list of some of...
Movies and television shows often depict a dark and bleak future. It's usually a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction, and technology has ruined the planet. Every now and again we get a glimpse of a positive future in movies like Back to the Future II that depict a more upbeat, futuristic utopian world where humans...
All over the world, there are amazing lakes, waterfalls, and bodies of water that amaze people. Tourists travel across the globe to glimpse the likes of Niagara Falls in Canada or swim in Montego Bay in Jamaica. While these water attractions are well worth visiting, there are also bodies of water that are treacherous. The most dangerous waters in the...
Aviation mysteries have baffled the greatest minds in history for centuries. Dozens of planes have vanished into thin air, troubling aviation experts. There's often little or no evidence in the case of airplanes disappearing, making it impossible to know the fate of these missing planes and the passengers on board them. Since humans first took flight, there have been a...
Space is the final frontier that we are still yet to fully comprehend. Scientists and astronauts have managed to map our solar system and the planets within it, but beyond that nobody really knows what lies in the far reaches of the universe. Astronomers have managed to discover more than 3,200 other stars with planets orbiting them in our galaxy,...
What Is Thalassophobia? [caption id="attachment_296155" align="aligncenter" width="901"] Sergey Nivens/Shutterstock[/caption] Thalassophobia is the fear of large bodies of water such as the ocean or a river. As Healthline points out, "Thalassophobia is an intense phobia or fear of large bodies of water" that "comes from the Greek word thalassa, meaning sea, and the word phobos, meaning fear." It's estimated around 10% of...
Today is March 17, and while that might be an average day for most, it holds a special place in the hearts of the Irish. Known as Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, it marks the death of Saint Patrick (385-461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick was a 5th-century missionary and Bishop with a...
Niagara Falls is an awe-inspiring sight, consisting of three waterfalls in the famed Niagara Gorge. The famous falls sit between the American and Canadian border in the province of Ontario and the state of New York. Luna Island in New York separates the smaller American Falls from Bridal Veil Falls, while Horseshoe Falls, or the Canadian Falls, is a magnificent...
Before the internet, computers, airplanes, cars, and phones, humans invented the clock. It's one of the oldest human inventions, with several predecessors dating back centuries. Humans first used sundials, water clocks, and hourglasses to calculate the time of day. The invention of the gear led to the creation of the mechanical clock. The intricate and complex device changed the world...
Located in Italy is the ancient city of Pompeii. The once bustling and wealthy town featured magnificent buildings and architectural marvels. The population reached 11,000 people by 79 AD. Tragically the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in that same year destroyed the city, covering it in pumice rain, hot lava, and thick ash. The explosion changed the landscape, leaving a dense...
