Category: Facts
An Incredible Artifacts From Lost Viking ‘highway’ Revealed by Melting Ice
The finds tell a remarkable story of high-altitude travel and long distance exchange c. 300 – 1500 AD with a peak in usage c. 1000…
Don’t Panic! Here’s What to Do If You’re Bitten By a Tick
With the upcoming summer season, outdoors-y types will be visiting campgrounds, hiking trails and woodlands across North America. While we fully advocate getting out and…
Researchers Have Identified the World’s Oldest Animal – And It’s Not What We Expected
For decades, there’s been a debate over which animal first roamed the Earth and led to the evolution of every living species around today. While…
China’s Mars Rover Discovers Evidence of Recent Water In Planet’s Sand Dunes
For centuries, astronomers have tried to determine if water exists on Mars. While it was later determined the compound had once covered the planet, many…
Want to Witness the Northern Lights In Person? Mark Your Calendar for 2025
Those with an interest in the night sky often look for constellations and meteor showers, but it appears they’ll now have another phenomenon to watch…
Study Reveals First-Known Fish to Hold Its Breath
Scientists have uncovered the first-known fish known to hold its breath – and it’s one many of us are already aware of. In a study…
Cockroaches Are Adapting Their Sex Lives In Response to Pesticides
Among the most irritating pests in the world, cockroaches have been the bane of human existence for much of history. In recent decades, traps and…
What Animal Is the Deadliest to Humans?
While the majority of animals appear cute and cuddly, there are others that hold the very unwanted distinction for being among the most deadly to…
These Fungi Thrive in Chernobyl – And Maybe Soon On Mars
When the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant experienced its meltdown in 1986, airborne radioactive contaminants were released throughout Ukraine. People were evacuated as quickly as possible…
Seven Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct If It Hadn’t Been for Zoos
Humans have this incredible ability to destroy the world around them. As a result, habitat loss has become one of the greatest threats – and…