Americans Invented The Automobile, Right?
From 6th-century sailing chariots to Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled carriage, think again.
Posts in category Shocking Science + Tech
Crazy and astonishing science and unbelievable technology
The Tomb Of Tutankhamen And The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”
Elemental evil spirits or bad luck? Here’s what we know about the “Curse of Tut.”
Japanese Culture Easter Eggs In Animal Crossing
From child-eaters to kidnappers, strange folkloric creatures abound.
Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard?
Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.
Is Space Really a Zero-Gravity Environment?
The term “zero-gravity” proves misleading when it comes to freefalling through space.
The Apollo 14 Moon Trees That Traversed The Galaxy
In 1971, hundreds of tree seeds orbited the moon aboard Apollo 14!
The Hallucinatory Voices That Saved A Woman’s Life
A.B. had been reading one night when she heard a voice in her mind, entirely unlike her own.
Biosphere 2 The Second Earth Experiment Of The 1990s
Test subjects suffered constant food and oxygen shortages…
Debunking the Five-Second Rule
Limited floor time means limited exposure to bacteria, right? Wrong.
