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Scientists are breeding special mosquitos to kill other mosquitos!
Scientists are breeding special mosquitos to kill other mosquitos! The Florida Keys will be the first area in the world for genetically modified mosquitos to be released. Based on the results of this...
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There’s a Tom and Jerry cartoon where they both commit suicide!
There’s a Tom and Jerry cartoon where they both commit suicide! Tom and Jerry was a lighthearted cartoon that centered on the rivalry between a cat and mouse. Most episodes are innocent and fun, but...
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Giraffes have the shortest sleep requirements of any mammal!
Giraffes have the shortest sleep requirements of any mammal! Imagine you’re a tall giraffe, and you want to take a nap. The problem is… you’re huge and there’s not a lot of places you can sleep without...
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The Apollo 12 mission crashed a 2.5 ton piece of metal into the moon causing...
The Apollo 12 mission crashed a 2.5 ton piece of metal into the moon causing the moon to "ring like a bell" for nearly an hour! When Apollo 13 was being planned, scientists were specifically looking to...
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Trees have a maximum height!
Trees have a maximum height! A group of scientists who have climbed 5 of the world’s 8 tallest trees have examined their physiology in detail and have concluded that trees probably cannot grow more...
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Before the US Interstate Highway System, it took more than 60 days to go from...
Before the US Interstate Highway System, it took more than 60 days to go from Washington to San Francisco! The US Interstate Highway System, also known was the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of...
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Palm Trees are technically really big grass!
Palm Trees are technically really big grass! It might seem strange, but botanically speaking, palm trees are part of the monocotyledon group. This group is characterized by having one seed leaf and...
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Some historians think Eleanor Roosevelt may have been in a same-sex...
Some historians think Eleanor Roosevelt may have been in a same-sex relationship! Eleanor Roosevelt endures not only as the longest-serving American First Lady (1933-1945), but also as one of history’s...
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When the smallest puppy in the world was born, it could fit into a teaspoon!
When the smallest puppy in the world was born, it could fit into a teaspoon! A female dachshund puppy named Beyonce was born March 8 to a rescue dog that was found abandoned. The remarkable thing is...
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There’s a place in Honduras where it rains FISH!
There’s a place in Honduras where it rains FISH! Since 1998, and once a year, locals from Yoro, Honduras hold an annual festival called Festival de Lluvia de Peces. It celebrates an interesting...
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Coal mines in West Virginia are continually burning and it’s almost...
Coal mines in West Virginia are continually burning and it’s almost impossible to stop! Underground fires are burning vast acres of coal at 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. These fires are often started...
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Breaking out of prison is not illegal in Germany! Why?
Breaking out of prison is not illegal in Germany! Why? Pack your bags, German prisoners; it’s time for you to plan your escape. Just kidding, don’t do that. However, if you wanted to escape from a...
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The ‘Wedding March’ is from an opera and it’s sung right before a bunch of...
The ‘Wedding March’ is from an opera and it’s sung right before a bunch of murders happen! The Bridal Chorus is from the 1850 German opera, Lohengrin, by composer Richard Wagner. It is the march sung...
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Rick Astley had a hit single called ‘Giving Up On Love’!
Rick Astley had a hit single called ‘Giving Up On Love’! Rick Astley is a famous Englishman songwriter, singer, and radio personality. He made a comeback in 2007 and became an Internet phenomenon due...
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France used to have impotence courts. Men were forced to prove their sexual...
France used to have impotence courts. Men were forced to prove their sexual prowess in court! In the 16th and 17th centuries, France had impotence courts. Husbands could be charged with erectile...
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New York City was the capital of the U.S. from 1789 to 1790!
New York City was the capital of the U.S. from 1789 to 1790! New York City is a place full of stories. When George Washington was sworn into office, New York City was the capital of the U.S. Washington...
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British police officers carry a teddy bear in their cars to help console...
British police officers carry a teddy bear in their cars to help console children after an accident! In the United Kingdom, the vehicle driven by police is specified to the duties of the officer. The...
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There are actual anti-drugs that have the opposite effect as their drug...
There are actual anti-drugs that have the opposite effect as their drug counterparts! Pharmaceutical researchers have realized that smoking weed gives people the munchies, so logically they decided...
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2001: A Space Odyssey had a completely different soundtrack that was scrapped...
2001: A Space Odyssey had a completely different soundtrack that was scrapped in the last minute, without the composer knowing! Music paid a crucial role in the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The...
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There’s a Lucid-Dreaming Mask that helps you become lucid while dreaming!
There’s a Lucid-Dreaming Mask that helps you become lucid while dreaming! So, the REM Dreamer is a European sleeping mask covering the eyes. It creates light cues like camera flashes, sunlight, car...
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