Author: staff
The most hated food or drink in every state
Posted by staff / September 5, 2017The next time you go to a dinner party in New Jersey, skip buying wine at the gas station because it’s bound to flop.
Read MoreHow to spot a depressed cat
Posted by staff / September 2, 2017We have enough trouble spotting depression in our own species, so it will come as no surprise not everyone can see it in a cat.
Read More10 facts about nature’s most under-rated tough guy, the honey badger
Posted by staff / September 1, 2017With a name like “honey badger,” it’s understandable the animal doesn’t get the credit it deserves for being a tough guy.
Read MoreRobot priest introduced to do the honors at Buddhist funerals
Posted by staff / August 26, 2017Technology’s invaded many a nook and cranny of modern life, but are we ready for it to handle our funerals?
Read MoreTED: How computers unexpectedly learned to identify objects
Posted by staff / August 23, 2017A mere decade ago, scientists believed computers would long struggle with accurate object identification. Thanks to the work of folks like Joseph Redmon, though, they’re now able to do so with a staggering 99% rate of accuracy.
Read MoreThe original “MANAMANA”
Posted by staff / August 23, 2017Back in 1969, it would have seemed totally normal to have a beatnik stroll onto Sesame Street, and it was a character called Bip Bippadotta who first introduced us to the song that became “Muppet Show” classic.
Read More10 home remedies to soothe a sore throat
Posted by staff / August 22, 2017Before you know it, cold and flu season will be upon us with a sore throat thrown in here and there just to make things more miserable.
Read MoreTED: How the brain determines what we see as beautiful
Posted by staff / August 22, 2017No matter what the glossy magazines and fashion blogs tell us about beauty, it’s clear looking at couples across the globe that once size doesn’t fit all when it comes to being attractive to another person.
Read More10 little known facts about sloths
Posted by staff / August 22, 2017Sloths have become the darling of the internet, particularly of the infant variety, yet a few of these lesser known facts could quickly curb your urge to cuddle one of these slow-moving creatures.
Read MoreIncredible natural phenomena and where to find them
Posted by staff / August 22, 2017Eclipses come and go, but you don’t have to wait to see these gorgeous natural phenomena from around the world.
Read MoreDog can’t wait to board the school bus
Posted by staff / August 16, 2017Convincing kids to get on the bus for the first day (or any day) of school may be a struggle, but for this dog, it appears to be the best part of his day.
Read MoreChallenge: Can you solve the fish riddle & save a species?
Posted by staff / August 14, 2017The fate of an entire fish species is in your hands, but the precious cargo has been washed overboard into shark-infested waters and you only have one chance to save it. Will you be a hero or occupy biology’s book of shame?
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