How do you cool down in the summer? Whether by water or air conditioning, some of these other methods may be useful! Sleeping inside supermarkets or warehouse stores just to enjoy the air conditioning while pretending to browse products for hours. Filling a bathtub with cold water and floating in it while watching movies on …
Turns out some people like summer house places you wouldn’t guess off the bat. Do you think you know all of them? In Sweden and Finland, families often own tiny wooden cottages on private islands where the midnight sun barely sets in summer. Now this makes sense! In Norway, many summer cabins sit on …
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If you know about all these crimes involving bicycles, that would be wild. You’ll have to tell us in the comments! Lance Armstrong was not involved in violent crime, but his international doping scandal became one of the most shocking controversies in sports history. Investigations revealed years of deception involving banned performance-enhancing drugs during professional …
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Do you know about the first beaches? Tell us in the comments! Environmental movements in the late 20th century raised awareness about beach pollution and coastal conservation. Governments and organizations started protecting marine ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Surf culture grew rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s, especially in coastal regions with strong waves. Beaches became …
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North Korea is probably the most repressive state on the planet. Everybody knows that the whims of the ruling Kim family dictate everything that happens in the country. That said, not many of us realize just how ridiculously oppressive the North Korean regime is. Many things that are perfectly normal elsewhere can land you in …
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Do you think you’ll know all the differences between crime investigations from 50 years ago and until now? Obviously everything is a lot more “visible” these days and a whole lot more. Criminals can spread misinformation rapidly online. False rumors, fake evidence, edited videos, and coordinated disinformation campaigns can complicate investigations and influence public opinion …
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What do you know about the dark history of alcohol in the United States? If you just think it’s about prohibition, read on for the rest. Alcohol advertising historically targeted vulnerable populations. Companies promoted drinking as glamorous, masculine, socially necessary, or sophisticated while minimizing the risks of addiction and health damage. Native American communities suffered …
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Do you know about the history of lie detector tests? Like they measure your stress response and not actually “if you’re lying” or not? Early lie detection ideas existed long before machines. Ancient societies sometimes used bizarre methods like forcing suspects to chew dry rice or hold hot metal objects, believing nervous people would react …
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Do you think you know all these odd restaurant foods? Which of them have you tried? From Italy comes Casu marzu, a cheese containing live larvae that help break down fats, making it extra soft and intense in flavor. Vietnam serves snake wine, with whole snakes infused in alcohol, sometimes displayed dramatically in bottles. In …
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Being recognized for your work feels good, no matter what you do. Unfortunately, the sad fact is that most of us will toil our lives for a paycheck and maybe a “thank you.” In such a situation, you might as well give yourself an award for a job well done. This is what Florent Montaclair, …
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