The Scientific Answer to Why Australia Has (and Doesn’t Have) So Many Venomous Animals

If there’s one thing everybody knows about Australia, it’s the fact that the continent is sentient and just wants you dead. It seems almost every single living Australian creature is venomous to some degree. Ants, spiders, snakes, octopi, reptiles, and even the weirdly cute platypus are all venomous. We suspect even the Australians themselves might …

One Man Ends Up Giving Five Women Syphilis — In Their Eyes

It’s always cool when modern medical science makes another breakthrough. Unless, of course, it’s because you’re suffering from the novel condition. Case in point, earlier this year we reported on a man who almost lost his arms to a previously unknown bacterium. Now, five Michigan women are kind of in the same boat. Granted, their …

The Best Quotes About Gratefulness

The best quotes about gratefulness are perfect, especially around Thanksgiving. Do you have a favorite quote about gratefulness? “To become a better you, remember to be grateful to people who have contributed to making you who you are today.” — Israelmore Ayivor “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and …

40 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions To Test You

Do you think you know your Thanksgiving trivia? Question: How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh? Answer: Around 15 pounds Question: Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie? Answer: Apple pie Question: When was the first Thanksgiving football game? Answer: 1876 Question: What meats were eaten at the first Thanksgiving celebration? Answer: Venison, swan, …