History & Trivia
Science & Research
Secrets of the Pyramids Revealed: Ancient Building Technique
Historians have long wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built the…
plants
Supplanted: 8 Overgrown & Abandoned Greenhouses
Once aglow with life and light, these 8 abandoned greenhouses now languish in a…
Nature & Ecosystems
Crocodile Tears Provide Nourishment for Butterflies & Bees
Not many creatures dare to get too close to the face of a crocodile, but butterflies…
travel
Chairmen Meow: Stray Cats Of Beijing’s Forbidden City
Though much has changed in China, stray and semi-feral cats continue to live…
wildlife
Meteorological Marmots: 6 Predictable Groundhogs
Is spring in the air? Ask a groundhog! These 6 amazing weather-predicting marmots…
food
Steal This Meal: 2013’s Seven Grossest Food Thefts
As 2013 draws to a close, let's take a tasteful look at seven criminals who bit off…
photography
17 Horrifying Aerial Photos of Environmental Devastation
Sometimes, the extent of environmental damage from factory farming, oil spills,…
environment
Freezing Pleasing: 7 Amazing Types Of Natural Ice
Ice ice baby! Though “Vanilla” isn't a natural form (or flavor) of ice, many…
animals
Perm Whales: 7 Amazing Unexpected Curly-Haired Animals
While we're still on the hunt for shaggy cetaceans, other amazing curl-sporting…
food
Pine Dining: 7 Amazing Edible Evergreen Foods and Drinks
See the tree; EAT the tree! Yule Log Cake is a holiday treat but foods & drinks made…