In 79 A.D, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum under 60 feet of rock and ash. It wasn’t until the 18th century that archeologists uncovered the remains and began to unearth the lives that...
When we think of childhood heroes that really brightened our lives, we can't help but glee nostalgically at Cookie Monster. One of the most famous muppets, Cookie Monster was a chubby, furry, blue bloke who made times fun on...
Black holes are some of the most fascinating activities in the universe. Every movie that has something to do with space will usually mention a black hole. Whether going through it is a shortcut to another galaxy, going close...
We've all seen in Hollywood movies - when a movie character will be living a good life unaware of some disconcerting event of their past. Until a bit of syrup drips onto the character's cheek, and suddenly, they're taken...
Names and pronunciation, well, many people have confusion and question upon why Hank is short for name henry? Why Colonel is pronounced as Kernel and why we say Stat when we want something to be done quickly. Today we’ll...
Liver disease is one of the leading killers in higher-income countries. In Great Britain alone, over 40 people die each day from some form of liver disease. The reason it leads to so many deaths is that the disease...
We all know that a name is a crucial identifier for any individual. But what happens when an individual is given a 99-character name? Will it still serve the purpose? Well, you’ll agree that it’s not easy to memorize...
While Everest has been famous for years as the tallest mountain in the world it appears a new challenger has taken the top spot. Of course, it is not a new mountain, that would be pretty impossible. It is...
Online shopping continues to grow in popularity every year. The convenience of being able to get everything you want without leaving the house simply cannot be beat. One of the ways online retailers separate themselves from the competition is...
Human beings are quite distinct from other animals with regard to their anatomy. Yes, we are the only animals on this planet with the ability to walk upright! It might not be the fastest way to move around, but...
We are still unsure whether aliens exist or not. With millions of planets in the universe, finding life is like finding a needle in a haystack. But scientists are still confident that aliens could simply be a planet away!...
In many ways, the world has gone mad. While we are making huge leaps in technology and science, in other areas we are clearly going backward. We have known that the Earth is round since 5BC when ancient Greek...
There is a good chance you have wondered how the money you use is made. Even though it is obvious that the U.S. government printing presses print the money, the process is not as easy as you may think....
It is now a well-known fact that 71% of the Earth’s surface is water. However, most of us have no idea how deep the ocean really is. If you had to guess how deep it is? What would you...
When winter knocks, it’s time for you to wear warm clothes and utilize your house heaters adequately. But have ever wondered what happens to animals during the extremely cold season? Well, animals have different mechanisms for coping with extreme...
One of the most important battles in any home is for the TV remote. Whoever gets it has the power over what is watched. While the digital age is changing many things in terms of how we consume digital...
Walt Disney is an inspiration to many people around the world. His work brought Mickey Mouse on to the screens of people all over the world and made the fantasy of Disneyland a reality. He was an incredible businessman...
Anger can be scary and as such, it is a frowned upon emotion. However, it is entirely normal and it can be the correct response given certain circumstances. Everyone faces it at some point but few understand this unpleasant...
