Imagine being the parent of 800 children. It’s impossible for humans to achieve this high number but it happened for Diego, a legendary tortoise who helped...
Everyone has been inspired by at least one movie they have watched. Whether it’s Star Wars, Citizen Cane, Singin’ in the Rain, Gone with the Wind,...
How long will you live? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for an American human is 78.6 years. What...
This story may shame you. I’m happy just to get out of bed in the morning, you may say. Or, it may inspire you. If she can do...
Productivity systems, journals, planners, books, apps and more are all the rage. In a world where minimalism, being present and slowing down are also trendy, people...
Whether you’re two months old, or 92 years old, when it’s time to rest and relax, there’s bound to be a blanket nearby. Think back to...
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have been friends and astronauts for 20 years. Between them, they flew three Space Shuttle missions but never made it to...
Here’s a fair warning: there will be math in this story. It won’t be particularly hard, but it will be controversial. The starting point is pretty...
Arby’s newest product is designed to show off their extensive menu with maximum amounts of fun. The chain has released its own puzzle that is covered...
Humpback whales are approximately 15 meters (nearly 50 feet) long and weigh 36,000 kilograms (nearly 80,000 pounds). If you stood a humpback whale on its tail,...
What is a mere earthquake to New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern? She’s dealt compassionately, rigorously, and effectively with mass shootings and a viral pandemic. Did...
On May 21, 2020, Cher shocked Twitter by making a big announcement, but it wasn’t about any upcoming music. Instead, she shared the news that Pakistan’s...
By 2020, we have learned it’s best not to answer our phones if we don’t recognize the phone number. Yes, it could be someone we know...
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our entire lives—from how we work, education, meals, social gatherings, and more. Every industry has been affected by the pandemic, including...
In some ways, this eighth-grade student from Toronto named Warren Richmond is a lot like every other kid in the days of COVID-19. His favorite activities...
The coronavirus and subsequent quarantine have shut down so many activities and events all over the world, including major events like prom and graduation for students....
Do you have a favorite pet? For many people that favorite pet is probably a dog or cat, though there are probably a few people out...
Would the class of 2020 please join us for a commencement ceremony in Minecraft? With the cancellation of Spring 2020 graduation ceremonies at UC Berkeley, students...
We all knew there were certain things that set Americans apart from the rest of Earth’s citizenry. But did we know that how we store our...
The World Wildlife Fund speculates that at least 10,000 different species go extinct every year. That’s the bad news. The good news? Sometimes we get to...
Her Majesty the Queen of England treated the world to a special gift on her birthday in April. In celebration of her 94th trip around the...
McDonald’s has dominated the fast-food industry since it opened on April 15, 1955, in San Bernardino, California. Since then, McDonald’s has opened over 35,000 restaurants across...
If you’ve thought about getting a new pet, you probably want one that doesn’t take up too much space, is easy to look after, and is,...
Remember that time you asked your parents for something? Something really reasonable, like a castle or a dinosaur or a spaceship or a Lamborghini? It would...
If you’re like the rest of us, you love to visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museums. They’re fun tourist attractions where you can interact with life-size wax...
The bacterium Yersinia pestis has been blamed for killing hundreds of millions of people in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. If you don’t recognize that name, you may...
The Asian giant hornet’s nickname — the Murder Hornet — does not do it any favors. As if there wasn’t enough going on in 2020 to...
Imagine you’re just minding your business. You’re standing on a street with your children when a monkey suddenly runs up to you and grabs your small...
Have you ever wondered what you look like as a cartoon character or as Betty Boop? Now, thanks to a new social media craze, you can...
Have you ever heard of “ear rumbling?” If not, it’s okay. You’re not alone. Only a small number of the human population is capable of creating...
No one should have to go through cancer treatment alone. It’s a very scary and unsure process, which is why it’s important for cancer patients to...
The longer quarantine lasts, the more things are missed. From schools moving classes online to weddings and other celebrations being rescheduled or canceled, there are countless...
Have we seen the demise of the handshake? With the spread of COVID-19, hundreds of millions of people around the world began avoiding physical contact, including...
Italy was one of the hardest-hit countries around the world during the COVID-19 crisis. It was a bumpy ride for the country, filled with lots of...
Have you ever been so excited that you ejected yourself from a fighter jet in mid-air? No? In a nutshell, that is what happened to a...
