The Hobo Nickel: Art and Survival in the Great Depression
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, amidst widespread poverty and hardship, a unique form of folk art emerged in the United States: the Hobo …
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12 Photos That Prove We Have No Idea How Food Grows
Over the last few decades, North America’s food industry has been revolutionized. While some people are content with the agricultural and technological advancements, others stand …
A Star on the Brink: Why Betelgeuse is a Cosmic Countdown
Look up at the constellation Orion and you’ll spot a fiery red giant marking its left shoulder: Betelgeuse. This star isn’t just a point of …
Footprints in Time: A Young Woman’s Ancient Journey at Lake Otero
About 22,000 to 23,000 years ago, during the Last Glacial Maximum, a young woman, likely carrying a toddler, embarked on two perilous journeys across the …
Gaze Upon Orion: A Cosmic Time Machine Revealing the Birth, Life, and Death of Stars
Look up on a clear night, and chances are you’ll spot the unmistakable figure of Orion the Hunter dominating the celestial sphere. Its prominent Belt …
The London Hammer: A Geological Puzzle or Out-of-Place Enigma?
The London Hammer: A Geological Puzzle or Out-of-Place Enigma? In the small town of London, Texas, a curious artifact known as the London Hammer has …
What Is Orichalcum? Inside The History Of The Mysterious Metal Prized Throughout The Ancient World
Plato wrote that orichalcum was used to adorn a temple in Atlantis, and ancient Romans made coins of this copper and zinc alloy, but this …
Lone orca filmed killing, eating a great white shark for 1st time
Orcas, also called killer whales, are known for being vicious, but it’s not every day they take down another apex predator. For the first time, …
The Hoosac Tunnel: A History of The Bloody Pit
Disclaimer: Trespassing on railroad property is illegal and extremely dangerous. The Hoosac Tunnel is still an active freight corridor. Do not attempt to enter or …
THE INTERLACE, SINGAPORE – WORLD BUILDING OF THE YEAR WINNER
The Interlace, a series of apartment buildings in Singapore designed by OMA/Ole Scheeran, has been named World Building of the Year. The winner was announced …