The Adventures of the Ghost Ship of the Arctic
A ship abandoned off the coast of Alaska in 1931 was spotted, still adrift in the Arctic, in 1969.
Daily Serving of Nuts Linked with Longer Life
People who eat nuts 7 or more times a week have a 20% lower death rate than those who don't.
World’s Oldest Calendar Discovered in U.K.
The world's oldest calendar is 10,000 years old and is made up of 12 pits that appear to mimic moon phases.
Monowi, Nebraska: The Town With Just A Single Resident
Monowi is a small, unassuming place in northern Nebraska, with a tavern, a library, and just a single resident.
What Percentage Of The Global Population Is Literate?
10% of the world population is still illiterate.
Does Engineering Education Make Students Cynical?
Learning engineering can make you forget how to be nice and care for public welfare, says a study.
Kids Are Less Fit Today Than You Were Back Then
Children today take 90 seconds longer to run a mile than kids did 30 years ago, according to data from 28 countries.
How Do People Survive a Plane Crash?
You are 40% more likely to survive a commercial plane crash if you sit in the back row instead of the front.
Men Allowed to Marry Adopted Daughters
In Iran, a law from 2013 allows Men to marry their 13-year-old adopted daughters.
How Fast Do Continents Move Away from Each Other?
North America and Europe are moving away from each other by one inch (2.5 CM) per year.
Twilight Was Rejected Fourteen Times Before Being Accepted
Twilight was initially rejected by 14 agents, however, eight publishers competed for the rights to publish Twilight in the 2003 auction.
How Long Does It Take to Recycle an Aluminum Can?
The turnaround time for a recycled aluminum can to be turned into a new aluminum can is just 60 days.
Are Restaurants Exacerbating the Obesity Epidemic?
People who regularly eat dinner or breakfast in restaurants double their risk of becoming obese.
What Is Umami?
Umami, which is also known as monosodium glutamate is one of the core fifth tastes including sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
Is Snow a Mineral?
According to the National Snow & Ice Data Center, snow is a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid, inorganically formed, and has a definite chemical composition.
Honduras Makes Progress in Tamping Violence
'Historic reduction in the homicide rate,' the Honduran government tweeted in a thread celebrating security achievements during President Xiomara Castro’s first year in office.