Most Academy Awards are taken home and live happily ever after. Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, and Susan Sarandon have spoken of keeping theirs in their bathrooms. But some Oscars have experienced dramatic events worthy of movies of their own. Even mysteries. Related: 10 Screen Greats Never Voted Oscar’s “Best” 10Continue Reading
Didn’t your parents tell you that you shouldn’t believe anything you read or anybody you speak to on the internet? And didn’t your teachers used to say that Wikipedia wasn’t a reliable source for research papers? The ultimate irony of this is that many of your parents have perhaps sinceContinue Reading
Fossils serve as time capsules, offering glimpses into the ancient past and helping scientists reconstruct the evolutionary story of life on Earth. Most fossils fit neatly into our understanding of biology and history, but every so often, a discovery emerges that doesn’t align with established theories. These anomalies spark debate,Continue Reading
New Year’s Eve is celebrated across the world with a mix of joy, hope, and anticipation, but it’s also steeped in superstitions that reflect the diverse cultural beliefs about starting the year off right. From wearing specific colors to performing quirky rituals, these traditions often revolve around themes of luck,Continue Reading
Few U.S. politicians have led a life as unlikely as Jimmy Carter (October 1, 1924–December 29, 2024). A poor peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a contradiction in almost every way. He ran for governor of Georgia with segregationist support and thenContinue Reading
The Middle Ages weren’t the cleanest and most hygienic time to be alive. People didn’t live nearly as long as they do today, and a big part of that was because the medical care, basic hygiene practices, and quality of food were all horrific compared to what we are usedContinue Reading
When we think of someone being saved from a dangerous or life-threatening situation, we often think of either first responders or good Samaritans stepping in to save the day or a victim being able to use specialized training or a carefully placed weapon as a means of fleeing from danger.Continue Reading
How “real” are reality TV shows? How much, if any, of their content is manipulated? Are they exploitative? Fair? Accurate? The ten reality shows on this list were sued by their contestants or participants, but does this fact mean that the plaintiffs were somehow mistreated? Sometimes, it’s up to aContinue Reading
The world of nature is a fascinating place with many secrets and mysteries to be discovered. After all this time, it’s humbling to think just how much there is that scientists are still finding out today. The skeleton is a seemingly endless treasure trove of information. Ancient human remains offerContinue Reading
Human beings love the thrill of solving difficult problems. Doing so builds confidence and self-esteem, and when problems are solved in a group, it teaches one how to work well with others. One of the most terrifying problems that human beings face is that of their own mortality. Every singleContinue Reading
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