The optimal road trip to see all the US national parks
What a better way to explore the beauty of a country than taking a road trip! At some point in your life you have probably …
Burg Eltz, famous castle in Germany
Germany is known for beautiful castles. Many have crumbled over time due to wars, weather, or neglect. But Burg Eltz still stands as a monument …
After 856 ‘Snake Bites’, Man’s Blood Could Unlock Universal Antivenom
Self-taught venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily injected himself with snake venom 856 times across 18 years. Now, in spite of the odds, Friede’s extremely …
A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost
Scientists have revived a worm that was frozen 46,000 years ago — at a time when woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and giant elks still roamed …
British Airways Flight 5390: The Miraculous Survival of a Captain
On June 10, 1990, British Airways Flight 5390 experienced a terrifying incident when the cockpit windshield blew out, causing the captain to be partially sucked …
Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power the Earth for 1,000 years
A new study suggests that Earth may possess a vast, untapped energy source — trillions of tons of hydrogen gas buried deep beneath the surface. …
The Motorcycle Cage: When Police Took “Mobile Jail” Literally
In the early decades of the 20th century, law enforcement was rapidly changing. The automobile was revolutionizing transportation, and with it came new opportunities — …
From Antarctica to the Desert: the Snow Trac and the New Sno Trac
The Aktiv Snow Trac was created by Lars Larsson, chief engineer for a Swedish farm machinery manufacturer AB Westeråsmaskiner. Lars wanted to be able to …
Grace McDaniels
Died 1958, Gibsonton, Florida, United States Circus side show performer Grace McDaniels is dubbed the world’s ugliest woman Grace McDaniels (March 17, 1888–March 14, 1958) …
Wilt Chamberlain 100 Point Game – Video
It’s hard to believe that the 50th Anniversary of Wilt Chamerblain’s 100 point game is just around the corner. On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain took to …