7 of the Creepiest and Most Bizarre Natural Phenomena Around the Globe

Nature can be stunningly beautiful. At the same time, it can be incredibly weird and even downright creepy. There are plenty of natural phenomena out there that will catch you by complete surprise if you don’t know what to expect. It may be because whatever’s happening is so out of place compared to its surroundings, …

7 Strange Meteorites That Made Their Way to Earth

On average, 17 meteors hit Earth with every passing day. Fortunately, most of them stay as meteors and burn harmlessly away in the atmosphere. Occasionally, the stones do get through and reach the planet’s surface. That’s when they become meteorites — now you know the difference. There are plenty of strange stories about unusual meteorites …

8 Weird Dinosaur Facts to Celebrate 200 Years of Naming Dinosaurs

This year marks a significant anniversary for fans of large reptiles. On February 20, it will have been 200 years since British naturalist William Buckland scientifically named the first dinosaur. Over those 200 years, we’ve learned more about these ancient animals than Buckland could’ve ever imagined. Naturally, some of the knowledge we’ve gained is pretty …

8 Places Totally Inhospitable to Life (Where Life Still Goes On)

In the immortal words of Jeff Goldblum: “Life finds a way.” Even in the most horrible, utterly inhospitable corners of Earth, there is usually life. And when we say inhospitable, we mean it. There are places on this planet where life simply shouldn’t exist — yet it does. Here are eight examples of places where …