The Satanic Temple has made headlines for its recognized status as an official religious organization with tax-exempt status, beginning in 2019. They’ve also gained plenty of past media attention for their advocacy for separation of church and state. Temple leaders have succeeded in getting sculptures of the Christian Ten Commandments removed from US government buildings

Visiting a museum is an educational and cultural experience that we all enjoy when traveling. Thousands of museums and galleries around the world display fine arts, precious artifacts, and historical displays. The Louvre, Tate Modern, Uffizi Gallery, and Guggenheim Museum are just a few of the famous cultural exhibits around the world which draw thousands

Most nations use the Gregorian calendar as their official calendar. Several centuries ago, however, the Julian calendar was in charge. However, it was so imperfect that we were lagging behind by a number of days. This error prompted the creation of the Gregorian calendar. The switch between the calendars caused several ridiculous events, like countries

When marine creatures die, their shells turn into a sludge consisting mainly of calcium carbonate. This goo eventually turns into the limestone known as chalk. The stone is responsible for several scientific discoveries, but the best facts are those that are weird and wonderful. From chalk cliffs holding particles from outer space to an unexpected

When we plan our vacation activities, many of us think of lazing on the beach with a good book or hiking through crisp mountain air. Maybe we plan on taking in the cultural treasures in museums or art galleries, visiting famous buildings or natural landmarks, or even taking in some adrenaline-filled outdoor activity. However, there

We are all concerned about robots and artificial intelligence taking over our jobs. However, nobody seems to be worried about the jobs that were taken over by earlier advancements in technology and even modern robots. A few centuries or even decades ago, some of these professions were mainstream and profitable. They disappeared when some easier-to-use

We expect clean streets and long lives in the developed Western world, where health care programs and disease prevention comprise a thriving industry. But public health infrastructure is a relatively recent development in modern society, born and brought up on the backs of some of the greatest engineers, researchers, and physicians history has ever known.

News outlets cannot provide wide coverage of all Earth’s natural disasters. For this reason, epic events can fall through the cracks. Recent times saw the southern hemisphere’s worst weather-related crisis, the birth of a century-long oil spill, and one of the biggest evacuations in history. Other disasters are easier to miss because they happen so

Even before Columbine in 1999, the United States was known for cases of random people “going postal.” This expression, which was born during a rash of rampage murders carried out by US postal workers,[1] denotes when someone goes on a concentrated killing spree, usually using a firearm as the main weapon. Those who went postal

Many rivers around the world naturally run beneath the ground, but others have been forced underground due to flooding, pollution, location, and diseases. Some of these rivers were dammed, covered, and diverted through concrete or brick sewage systems, and cities were built over top. These once-thriving rivers fell victim to the concrete jungle, but some

Project MK-ULTRA was a series of human experiments conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency from 1953 to 1973, when it was reportedly stopped. Its goal was to create and use methods of mind control, sometimes on people unaware of it. Test subjects were placed in sensory deprivation, given hallucinogenic drugs, allegedly tortured, and even abused

About 100 years ago, our galaxy was thought to encompass the entire universe. A century later, we’re observing things more than 13 billion light-years away, nearing the moment of creation. These following 10 discoveries come from the actual edge of existence. They show us just how much the early universe was a surprisingly happenin’ and

They buzz, hop, and make noises in the night. It is hard to miss the presence of insects. But for most, these creatures cannot compete with things like good food, disease, and global conflict. Surprisingly, insects play a part in all of those. Scientists are making bug-stuffed cuisine and have found that insects could save

We probably do not think much about fonts. Most of us can’t recognize the majority of them, let alone name them. However, history has proven that fonts are more important than we think they are. Fonts have sometimes become symbols of progress and political allegiance. They can also be used to expose fraud or delay

Being a celebrity has proven to be more than just glitz and glam. In many cases, it can also come with struggles. Though many fans have simple interests in their favorite celebrities, some admirers take their obsessions to the extreme—even committing unspeakable acts at times. For these 10 celebrities, the dedication of their fans went

Contemporary science is a hotbed of cutting-edge research. Astronomers across the globe have marveled at the first photographic evidence of a black hole. An unconventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique has come under fire from medical professionals. Elsewhere, scientists from Japan have fired explosives at an asteroid, and in Germany, they have discovered a prehistoric

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, most of us love messed-up crime stories, which is why true crime is an entertainment genre in its own right. It doesn’t mean that we’re all messed up in the head; we love these stories because they make us realize how different we are from the people

Space is unbelievably large and mysterious. It is unlikely that we will completely explore it before the end of humanity. Every once in a while, we discover some mysterious celestial body or observe some unexplainable anomalies. We rarely have answers to these mysteries. All we do is brainstorm over what they could or could not

The phenomena called “spontaneous human combustion” (or SHC) is supposedly when a living body somehow ignites itself from the inside, resulting in death. Subatomic particles, ball lightning, and poltergeists have been blamed for SHC. Less sensational explanations include the wick effect or simply an overlooked external source of ignition. Whatever the cause(s) of spontaneous human

The world of genes is as endless and enigmatic as outer space. Only this frontier exists within and rules more behaviors and human history than most are aware of (scientists included). Recent finds have discovered that genes hold our emotions closely and some are way too friendly with viruses. Sometimes, they are viruses. They allow

When we imagine a medieval town, what do we think of? Most of us have a fairly general idea: It had walls, for example, and it was cramped and dirty. But many of us don’t know that medieval towns were havens for runaway serfs, a place where they could become free by law if they

Most people never have a clue when they are going to die. You might live to be a centenarian, or you might suffer a horrible accident tomorrow. There’s simply no way to know. However, a small number of people have been lucky enough to have a preternatural warning of upcoming death—assuming, of course, that “lucky”

The great white shark is a powerful beast. Even so, it has its fair share of enemies and freak accidents. Humans remain a constant danger, but there are times when sharks get themselves into trouble. They choke on chow, jump into boats, and botch hunts. Sometimes, they have little control over what preys on them.

The British Broadcasting Corporation, aka the BBC, is the official public broadcaster of Britain. Nevertheless, it claims to be independent of the British government and will not hesitate to snitch on the latter whenever it gets the opportunity. Considering its reputation, there are some pretty interesting facts about the BBC. For instance, the BBC has

Rockets are our only option of traveling or sending payload to space today. However, that could change in the future. There are plans to develop alternative methods of travel. And they are truly weird. Inventors have proposed traveling or sending payload into space with elevators, underwater space guns, catapults, and even balloons. While some of

Tragically, school shootings, terrorist attacks, and random acts of violence are all too common in the United States. Because of this, and because of wall-to-wall media coverage of such events, it can be easy to assume that this era of mass murder is unprecedented in American history. Well, it is sad to say that mass

Dairy on the supermarket shelf is deceptively well-behaved. In other parts of the world, it initiates enormous fires and bizarre experiments. From yogurt that comes from space or somebody’s private regions to cheese raised on music, researchers have no limits when testing the capabilities of dairy. This world is also remarkably competitive. There are ugly

Prometheus, Hercules, Thor, Robin Hood, Superman. From the very beginnings of human history, we have imagined stories about prodigious individuals who were willing to use their divine gifts to fight for the defenseless. As the modern variant of these almighty figures, superheroes invade our culture to the core. Everyone knows about superheroes, welcoming their presence

Spelling mistakes and “typos” are commonplace. We see them every day. The English language is complex, so even native speakers can make simple mistakes. A misspelled word or an unfortunate choice of font can completely alter the context of the message we’re trying to convey. Fortunately, in many cases, we can correct these errors quickly.

When we think of grand heists, we usually imagine a dashing gentleman thief sneaking into a museum to make off with some massive, priceless diamond. We don’t usually imagine someone crawling through the dirt with a pillowcase and an old spoon to look for endangered greenery or someone pocketing a tiny snippet from a botanical