The Tale of Polybius, the Deadly Arcade Game That Probably Doesn’t Exist
One of video gaming’s craziest and earliest urban legends.
Science & Tech
3 Places With Bad Insect Problems
Looking to book a vacation? You may want to think twice about visiting these locales during certain times of the year.
6 Out Of This World Facts About Buzz Aldrin
46 years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second person to ever set foot on the moon.
They Hovered From Hollywood!
For years, fans have been clamoring for hovering vehicles like the ones in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future Part II.” In recent months, engineers have come a few steps closer to making them a reality.
3 of the Weirdest Toilets on Earth
As you may already know, some countries have toilets that are very different than the one you’ll find in your bathroom.
Olestra: A Leaky History
In the 1990s, the dream of a fat-free potato chip became a reality…along with some very gross side effects.
Those “Other” Plagues
Sure, we’ve all heard of bubonic plague, but while “the Black Death” may be the flashiest, there have been plenty of other horrible pandemics.
Shake Your Robo Booty!
Better living through robotics. Does the world really need a robotic butt? Maybe not, but, in 2012 Japanese engineer Nobuhiro Takahashi and his colleagues at the University of Electro-Communications in Chofu decided to build one anyway. What did he call his incredibly odd invention? SHIRI, which is a fairly crude Japanese slang term for “buttocks.” […]
How to Make Coffee in Space
Brewing up some coffee can be a bit of a pain. In zero gravity, it’s even more tricky. Here’s how astronauts do it on the International Space Station.
The Kitten That Climbed the Matterhorn
In 1950, a fearless feline may have possibly climbed an infamous mountain.
Loos in an Elevator
Putting potties in elevators may sound totally crazy but there’s a good reason why officials in Japan think that it might be a good idea.
Welcome to Jurassic Park?
Scientists say that they’re closer than ever to bringing back dinosaurs. What could possibly go wrong?
Strange Beer News Stories
Beer can often lead to a lot of weird news stories, but these weird news stories are actually about the beer.
3 Weird Allergies
Hay fever got you down? It could be worse. You could be allergic to the sun, water, or even the common cold.
The Fight Against Farts Rages On
Here’s the latest in toot technology. We check out Flat-D fart deodorizer, CH4 fart tracker, and a prankster’s dream Fart Watch.
Happy Arbor Day
After graduating with an agriculture degree from the University of Michigan in 1854, Julius Sterling Morton moved to a small settlement called Nebraska City in what would a few months later be called the Nebraska Territory. Morton faced a problem shared by many settlers in the territory: It was a treeless plain. That meant no trees for building materials, to burn for fuel, or to use as shade for crops. But Morton was one of the New World’s first “tree huggers,” stating, “We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed.”
The World’s Fastest Train
Here’s one Japanese choo-choo that just set a speed record and may forever change the way that people ride the rails.
A Car For the People
Several European automotive makers created an affordable car for the masses in the mid 20th century. But for every VW Beetle, there was a Lada.
