Because Facts Have Stories
Curiosity leads to discovery. This section covers mind-blowing science facts ranging from astronomy and space exploration to complex human psychology and medical oddities.
In the 1940s, scientists at Los Alamos were building the atomic bomb. They were working with the most dangerous substances on Earth, often using safety procedures that would look insane …
The Demon Core: The Deadly Screwdriver Incident Read More
The world is a strange place. Just when you think you have it figured out, you learn that hippos can fly, Wombats poop cubes, and you have been pronouncing “Dr. …
100 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts That Are Actually True Read More
When we think of trees, we think of peaceful, shady giants that provide oxygen and wood. We don’t usually think of “shrapnel” or “explosions.” But deep in the tropical forests …
The Dynamite Tree: This Plant Explodes Like a Hand Grenade Read More
Imagine lying in bed at midnight. It is pitch black outside. You open an app on your phone, tap a location on a map, and five minutes later, a beam …
Giant Space Mirrors: The Startup Selling Sunlight at Night Read More
We all know the story of Rudolph and his red nose. But science tells us that the real magic of reindeer isn’t in their noses—it is in their eyes. Researchers …
Why Reindeer Eyes Turn Blue in Winter Read More
We tend to think the map of the world is finished. We know where the continents are, we know where the oceans end, and we assume we know how our …
10 Mind-Blowing Geography Facts: Earth’s Weirdest Mysteries Read More
When most people hear the word “Wolverine,” they picture a brooding superhero with adamantium claws. But the real-life animal is arguably even more impressive—and definitely more ferocious. Roaming the frozen …
The Real Wolverine: 10 Wild Facts About Nature’s Fiercest Fighter Read More
If a human being freezes solid, it is game over. Our cells burst, our heart stops, and there is no coming back. But in the forests of North America, there …
This Frog Freezes to Death and Wakes Up in Spring Read More