[ ] The American Revolution is the foundational moment in the formation of the United States and a defining moment in world history. It is a story of bravery, determination, and the pursuit of freedom. But while the American Revolution is widely studied and celebrated, many aspects of the conflict are often overlooked or underrepresented. … Read more
[ ] Before the rise of modern humanism in the mid-17th century, offending the ruling class throughout Europe and Asia could result in a man being sentenced to a horribly brutal execution. These days, most of the civilized world denounces such “cruel and unusual punishments,” and they are outlawed. But long ago, public torture executions … Read more
[ ] We all hope to be part of a generation that discovers incredible cures for illnesses, especially ones that have taken so many from us. In the last handful of years, there have been some amazing medical breakthroughs that might have been missed when good news was harder to come by. All over the … Read more
[ ] Disastrous heat waves wreak havoc on millions of people every year. Sometimes, brutal heat can buckle roads and short-circuit critical infrastructure. Other waves tax energy supplies and leave millions living through difficult power outages. Sustained heat can cost farmers and growers billions of dollars in lost crops too. Sadly, the very worst heat … Read more
[ ] When rich, powerful, and otherwise famous people die, they are often buried in elaborate tombs and shrines. They lived impactful public lives during their time on earth, and many want to memorialize them forever. In most cases, these high-profile grave markers become places of mourning and remembrance for thousands. In some cases, grief-stricken … Read more
[ ] Major League Baseball has announced that in 2023, opening day falls on March 30th, when 30 teams will play 15 games. There’s a lot to be said about baseball players. Athletic. Clever. And surprisingly superstitious. The superstitions followed by some baseball players are things that most people would consider outright odd. For example, … Read more
[ ] Most of us don’t usually think about how disturbing our meals might appear to others. There are many with dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, vegans, lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, or those with allergies. While hosting a dinner party, one might inquire if any guests fall under these categories. However, the idea of a … Read more
[ ] If you stand on top of Central Park Tower in New York and look down, you would assume that anybody who fell (or jumped) from such a height would simply not be able to survive. After all, if you did plunge 1500 feet (457 meters) from the top of the building, you would … Read more
[ ] Near-death experiences (NDEs) are complex events that modern science still cannot quite understand. They’re routinely described as events triggered in response to life-threatening stimuli in which a person seems to be awake and notice their body and the world outside of the physical body. Sometimes, NDEs result when a person has already been … Read more
[ ] Jurassic Park showed us all what a bad idea it is to try and bring giant reptiles back to life. After all, ginormous dinosaurs aren’t used to puny humans and will very likely squash us all like bugs, right? Yet, this hasn’t deterred scientists from trying their best to resurrect a variety of … Read more
