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.
As we dive into 2026, science is already delivering mind-bending discoveries that feel straight out of sci-fi. From gentler gene editing to fusion power milestones and clues about our ancient …
10 Mind-Blowing Science Breakthroughs of Early 2026 Read More
Imagine a colossal volcano lurking 1,500 meters (nearly a mile) beneath the ocean’s surface, quietly inflating like a balloon filled with molten rock. This isn’t the plot of a disaster …
Axial Seamount: Predicted Underwater Eruption in 2026 Read More
If you hear the phrase “death by chocolate” or “drowning in sugar,” you probably think of a decadent dessert menu. But for the residents of Boston’s North End in 1919, …
The Untold Story of the Great Molasses Flood Read More
We wake up, go to work, eat, and sleep. Life feels normal. But if you look under the microscope—or into the stars—”normal” falls apart. The human experience is a bizarre …
10 Mind-Blowing Scientific Facts About Your Own Life Read More
Imagine the worst happens. A nuclear war, an asteroid strike, or a runaway climate collapse wipes out our crops. Where does humanity go to hit “Restart”? We go to a …
The “Noah’s Ark” of Plants: Inside the Forbidden Doomsday Vault Read More
On September 7, 1936, a sad event happened in a concrete cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. “Benjamin,” the last known Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger), died of exposure. He had …
Why 2026 Could Be the Year the Tasmanian Tiger Returns Read More
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