Mon

March 5,
2012

185 Comments
Elephants are a huge part of popular culture and show up as metaphors across all media. They form a part of religious beliefs and are often associated with wisdom or altruism. However, many people who live outside the... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy
Sun

March 4,
2012

204 Comments
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There is nothing as disgusting as people who torture, murder, and cannibalize humans. In the past, humans have practiced cannibalism in many parts of the world. Today, the Korowai are one of the few tribes believed to... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson
Sat

March 3,
2012

156 Comments
At various times, and from various parts of the world, there have been convincing reports of crimes and of assaults on people - and sometimes on animals - for which there is no generally acceptable solution. The cases... Read more
— by Will Carroll
Fri

March 2,
2012

384 Comments
So often we publish lists that praise events in human history - tales of victory over diseases, disastrous situations, and the like. But, alas, history is also replete with events that we must remember so as to not... Read more
— by Flamehorse
Thu

March 1,
2012

138 Comments
Bacteria and other tiny cells merely divide in two to reproduce, but more complex creatures need more complex means of reproduction. Animals use eggs in one form or other; however, most are not very similar to the... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy
Wed

February 29,
2012

211 Comments
As Hollywood continuously churns out innumerable copies of films, but with different names, actors and cast, it can be difficult to find an original film where the normally, more interesting and charismatic villain... Read more
— by Joe Hincks
Tue

February 28,
2012

175 Comments
Forests cover approximately 9.4% of the Earth's surface. However, they once covered over 50%. Most people identify forests with trees, but the concept of the forest ecosystem reaches much further and includes many... Read more
— by Bryan Johnson
Mon

February 27,
2012

186 Comments
The stars above us are a beauty that men have fashioned whole mythologies around. They are truly a sight to behold, and now that we have extended our reach to the moon, the natural progression is that we might want to... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy
Sun

February 26,
2012

121 Comments
Skulls are an interesting part of the skeleton, because they give us an idea of what the face of its owner was like. To those who study them, skulls can also give a wealth of information about diet, lifestyle, health... Read more
— by Kate Mulcahy

People Who Give Judaism a Bad Name

By John Waller

Judaism is one of the oldest religions still alive today, and is the oldest of the Abrahamic...

Creepy Girls in Fiction

By Mark Russell

A recent trend in media is the idea that children are scary or creepy. Girls seem to be...

Rock Concerts that Were Just Messed Up

By Ryan Thomas

A concert can be a communal experience. As countless strangers bond silently over the sounds of...

Facts Surrounding Comet Elenin

By Dylan Angeles

One of the biggest viral news stories of 2011 was the discovery of Comet Elenin (C/2010 X1). For a...

Notable Screen Kisses

By Kiss Me Cate

A kiss - so simple yet so emotional. There is something about sitting in a dark theater watching...

Reasons to Admire John Lennon

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John Lennon is one of the most influential people in history. His message of peace, love, and...

Recent Space Discoveries

By Theresa Cornelius

The better technology gets, the more opportunity we have to learn more about our Universe. In...

Unhealthy Foods You Think are Healthy

By Rune Erlandsen

I love food. I do also love unhealthy food, unfortunately, and in an attempt to help myself and...

Top Ten Signs You Are Not a City Person

By Ryan Thomas

It’s very easy to recognize someone who doesn’t quite have city life down. The city is...

Notable Pangrams

By Nic Swaner

Originating from Greek pan gramma, meaning "every letter," a pangram is a sentence using every...

Nuclear Test Sites

By Michael Affleck

For obvious reasons, most of the world's sites for the testing of nuclear weapons are located in...

Films that Predicted the Future

By John Waller

The world of cinema comes with many movies that failed to predict the future (We didn't get to...

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