People will do strange things for money, fame and recognition, from sticking toothpicks into their beard to piercing coconuts with one finger. Being pummeled in the face by the most wet sponges in one minute is definitely one of the more bizarre world records and until recently it stood at 76. Then along came a …
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In a surprise twist, a new study has discovered that diligent people with long-term planning ability and high emotional availability were responsible for hoarding toilet paper during the coronavirus epidemic. When the COVID-19 lockdown measures began to kick in last March, practically every store in the US, Europe and in many other places in the …
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In a time of rapid technological advancement, weird and mysterious scientific discoveries are bound to happen from time to time. Sometimes they’re intentional, but they can also be completely accidental. Here are some of the most puzzling scientific discoveries made in recent years. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation One of the main discoveries that helped …
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There are so many reasons not to go into the ocean. Sharks, pollution, islands of plastic, whales pee in it; the list goes on and on. Granted, I’m an indoor kid, but you have to admit ever since Jaws came out, the ocean has felt less like summer fun, and more like a low-level menacing …
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In the 60s, the promise of space flight for civilians seemed just out of reach. After all, NASA was sending astronauts to the moon. So space tourism must have been just around the corner. PanAm seized upon the collective dream of Americans wanting to travel to outer space. They created the “First Moon Flights” Club. …
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances, you might find relief in the form of hemp and hemp products. The good news is that it is relatively easy to grow your own hemp at home, as long as you ensure that it is legal to do so in your state. Here are some …
How are you spending lockdown? The most popular choices for many are baking, DIY, spring cleaning and of course gardening. Even those with absolutely no interest in their yards have now started to do work among the greenery as we desperately seek something to do while confined to our homes. Konservatory has reported a huge …
The European Space Agency made the announcement last Friday. A compound present in urine reacts in a specific and beneficial way with moon dust. Their discovery comes as scientists plan construction of a lunar space station on the surface of the moon. By bringing fewer building materials from Earth, researchers reduce the mission’s cost. Lunar …
Sure, you’re trapped in your house, but there’s an entire galaxy of cool stuff right over your head in the night sky. Space is infinitely expanding (and contracting, but we’ll focus on the expanding), which might relieve the claustrophobia and boredom that come along with quarantine. Here are eight pictures showing the mystery and wonder …
The United States announced a War on Drugs in 1971. Nixon declared the war, calling drug addiction and abuse the greatest threat to the American way of life. Since then, the government’s spent over $1 trillion fighting the War on Drugs. There’s still no clear enemy or way to victory, 50 years later. Currently, the …