Because Facts Have Stories
The human will to live is unbreakable. These are amazing survival stories of individuals who faced death in the wilderness, at sea, or in disaster zones—and lived to tell the tale.
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
They say cats have nine lives. If that is true, a black-and-white tuxedo cat named Sam used up three of them in just six months during World War II. Sam …
The Cat That Survived Three Shipwrecks in WWII 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
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