‘Don’t Boil Heads Here’ — Sinister Shrine to Unknown Gods Found in Egypt

Ancient Egypt has fascinated both archeologists and consumers of popular media for centuries. From mummies to the pyramids and sealed tombs of the Pharaohs, we’ve learned a lot about the lives of the Egyptians of old. But as much as we’ve discovered, there’s equally much — if not more — that remains a mystery. Archeologists …

The Big Bang: How to Have Sex in Space (and Why NASA Doesn’t Want You To)

Since the dawn of time, mankind has gazed into the star-filled night sky. Silently, we’ve wondered: “What would it be like to have sex up there?” What, you haven’t? It’s just us? It can’t be just us. If it was, NASA wouldn’t officially have a policy of silent disapproval toward space sex. But sooner or …

Going Celibate Is Good for Human Evolution (But Not for You)

Many religions around the world have institutions comparable to monks and nuns. A crucial part of these traditions is denying yourself some basic aspects of human life — like having children, or sex in general. But there’s also one issue — having sex and producing children is a basic aspect of human and, frankly, all …