Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on that farm, he had… What the heck is this guy growing? We’re all familiar with the common cash crops, from wheat to potatoes, coffee, cotton, and more. But there are a lot of much weirder things grown around the world. They might have super niche culinary uses, …
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Do you think you know what’s on this list of the most expensive things in the world? Do you know about the blue diamond? The History Supreme Yacht — Around $4.8 Billion History Supreme is often described as one of the most expensive private yachts ever created. It was reportedly designed by Stuart Hughes using …
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Do you think these will be the craziest plans? People really are such interesting creatures. The Great Escape Using a Helicopter — Michel Vaujour (1986)French bank robber Michel Vaujour planned one of the boldest prison escapes ever attempted. While serving time in Paris, his wife learned to fly a helicopter and hijacked one, landing it …
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Black holes, supervoids, galaxies you can’t even see because they’re made from dark matter, oh my! Things get really weird once you leave the solar system and venture into the abyss of space. That said, astronomers and other science nerds have done an admirable job of identifying and cataloging the universe. Yet they’ve only scratched …
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Have you read 50 Strange Secrets About Everyday Objects: Part One? Because this is part two. Microwave ovens heat food by exciting water molecules. Refrigerators move heat out instead of creating cold. Freezers slow bacterial growth but don’t completely stop it. Ceiling fans make people feel cooler without lowering room temperature. Pillows trap air to …
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These things wouldn’t shock us now but back then, they absolutely did. Have you heard of all these historical happenings? The “War of the Worlds” Radio Panic (October 30, 1938) – On Halloween Eve, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds. Many listeners tuned in after the introduction and believed …
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So what do you think the possible reason is that scientists might bring back the woolly mammoth because it seems more than a little nuts. Would you agree? Restoring Lost Ecosystems One major reason for bringing back mammoth-like animals is the idea that they could help restore ancient Arctic grasslands. Woolly mammoths once lived in …
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These 29 strange and unusual events from this year are too funny. Do you have anything to add to the list? Sheep invaded a German supermarket — About 50 sheep wandered into a Penny grocery store in Burgsinn, knocking over products and leaving employees scrambling to clear the aisles. A 12-year-old was caught driving — …
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Who doesn’t love a pleasant, sunny afternoon? Do you think you know all the things on the list? The Sun appears brightest during the afternoon because it is higher in the sky. Afternoon sunlight has a warmer, golden color than midday light. Shadows become longer as the afternoon progresses. The highest daily temperature usually occurs …
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Where does your mind go if you think about the phrase “human refrigerator?” If you thought of a morgue, I wouldn’t blame you, but that’s not what this story is about. Instead, allow me to introduce you to Japan’s latest achievement in keeping yourself cool: the Do Hiemon Box personal refrigerator. This summer has been …
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