The Substance That Might Have Existed Before The Big Bang
Most people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
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The Staggering Price Tag Of The World's Largest Gold Deposit
Gold is one of the most precious and sought after materials known to humanity, which makes the size of this discovery all the more astounding.
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Why Kansas Has So Many Tornadoes
From sunflowers to The Wizard of Oz, Kansas is known for many things, but one thing that isn't commonly known is why it has so many tornadoes.
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Why Illinois, Indiana, And Other Midwest States Are So Flat
The Midwest has a reputation for being flat and devoid of distinguishing features, but there's a good reason why that's mostly true.
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Why Alaska Is One Of The Best Places To See Bald Eagles In The United States (And Where You Should Visit)
The bald eagle is a national symbol in the U.S., and if you want to catch a glimpse of one, you might think about taking a trip out to Alaska.
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6 Best Places To See Alligators In Texas On Your Vacation
Among alligator hotspots, Texas is one of the best, but if you want to see one of these giants, some locations are better than others.
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The Science Behind Why Dark Chocolate Is So Bitter
Dark chocolate is a delicious confection enjoyed by millions despite its inherent bitter flavor, but what is it that makes it bitter?
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Times Humans Changed The Evolution Of Animals
There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.
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Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way
We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.
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Every Earthquake Cause Explained (Humans Are Responsible For 3 Of Them)
Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.
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The One Area On Earth's Surface That Has The Weakest Gravitational Pull
Contrary to what you may intuit, the Earth's gravity isn't uniform, and there's one place where it's much weaker than anyone expected.
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Is An IQ Test Really An Accurate Measure Of Intelligence?
IQ tests have been the standard for intellectual assessment for over 100 years, but are they reliable, and can they be trusted?
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The Biggest Dog Ever Recorded Weighs More Than You
Dogs are known for their diversity of size and shape, but even knowing this, the largest dog ever is on another level altogether.
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5 Most Dangerous Animals In Georgia And Where You'll Likely Find Them
From the Appalachians to the ocean, Georgia is a beautiful state, just be on the lookout for these dangerous animals if you go.
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The City With The Highest Rat Population Surprisingly Isn't New York
New York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.
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The Warning Sign That Lightning Might Be About To Strike
Lightning is one of nature's most awesome displays, but it can also be one of its most deadly. Thankfully, there's a way to reduce your risk.
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Two Bizarre Bubbles Sandwich The Milky Way Galaxy. Here's What They Could Be
Space is a big place and there's lots of strange stuff out there, but scientists aren't quite sure where these massive space bubbles came from.
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5 Ancient Ruins Discovered In The Most Unlikely Places
The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some are under our feet.
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The Best Place To See Great White Sharks When In Massachusetts
When it comes to shark watching, most people don't have Massachusetts on their short list of destinations, but maybe they should.
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The 3 Parts Of A Nucleotide Explained
DNA is fundamental to the biology of all life on Earth, but how many of us actually know what it is or what it's made of?
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Why Humans Haven't Gone Back To The Moon Since 1972
No one has been back to the moon for over 50 years, but the reasons why are multifaceted and not obvious at first glance.
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9 Strange Cases Where People Survived With Pieces Of Their Brain Missing
As the command center of the body, losing a part of the brain might seem fatal. But these people survived and even thrived with pieces of their brains missing.
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Too Much Sleep May Actually Decrease Your Lifespan
We all know that too little sleep can be bad for your health, but it turns out that oversleeping is bad for you as well.
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The Only Region You'll Find Alligators And Crocodiles Together In The United States
Not that you were looking, but it's very unlikely to find alligators and crocodiles coexisting in the same habitat, barring this one location.
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5 Animals That Are Smarter Than You Think
Humans may have taken over the planet with our amazing intellect, but that doesn't mean the animal kingdom is filled with slow minds.
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Things Astronauts Are Banned From Doing On The International Space Station
Life on the International Space Station is nothing like it is on Earth, including a number of everyday things the astronauts are banned from doing.
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What Life Was Like During Yellowstone's Last Major Eruption
It's common knowledge that Yellowstone Park sits on top of an ancient supervolcano, but what happened last time it erupted?
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