Posts in category Shocking Science + Tech

Music fans in the mid-to-late 19th century had a blast playing the pyrophone—literally!

Kites with keys aside, people have known about electricity for centuries.

The human race has always been fascinated by—and has taken quite a few guesses at—how the world will come to an end.

No word on if leaving a speaker on in your fridge will make those processed slices taste any better, though.

Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.

From 6th-century sailing chariots to Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled carriage, think again.

Elemental evil spirits or bad luck? Here’s what we know about the “Curse of Tut.”

From child-eaters to kidnappers, strange folkloric creatures abound.

Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.

The term “zero-gravity” proves misleading when it comes to freefalling through space.