Chicken is a popular staple when it comes to making protein-packed meals. From Chick-fil-A to Nashville fried chicken, there isn’t a clever spin on chicken that hasn’t filled the stomach of many. Chicken eggs are also popular in worldwide cuisine due to their versatile nature, texture, and overall taste. Despite the various ways that these
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A picture is worth a thousand words—or the life of its photographer. Obviously, photographers will often go to extremes to get the perfect shot. For some, these pictures can make their careers, but there may be a high price. Possibly too high. War and wildlife photographers are usually at the most risk because they can
Breakups and divorces can be very painful, and not everybody will get over them easily. Pain lingers, awkwardness ensues, and wounds get reopened, but in the end, most people can move on. Some, however, never get over it and will use any means at getting back at their ex. While some of the revenge plots
Many researchers, mainstream and otherwise, believe that we are not the first advanced civilization to have existed on Earth. Furthermore, they postulate that in prehistory, unrecorded history, one or more advanced civilizations just might have existed, thrived, declined, and perished before us. While this is an outlandish notion for most people, when broken down, it
With thoughts of sugarplums dancing in your head, you may not be worried about what goes bump in the night during these long winter months. However, Santa Claus and Jack Frost aren’t the only characters that come with the cold, dark winter. Throughout history, several mythical creatures and monsters have scared generations of people who
“Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.” So Ambrose Bierce defined prayer in his Devil’s Dictionary. The astounding thing is that some people believe God does indeed suspend the laws of the universe sometimes. You would think, then, that all miracles would
It is unlikely that we will ever completely explore space. Most of the time, we just have to guess at what’s out there. At other times, we could just check our laws of physics and think of possible space bodies, cosmic events, and scenarios that could happen. Speaking of space bodies that could exist, scientists
Selfies, defined as a self-portrait photograph typically taken with a smartphone in one’s hand or with the help of a selfie stick, are one of the most popular trends to make an appearance on social media in recent years. These kind of pictures are usually taken to boast about an event or an achievement or
Deep under the waves, the ocean is not just a dark place. The underwater landscapes hold ancient events, mysterious animal behavior, and vast gardens of glass and octopuses. Each contributes new facts and riddles to this incredible aquatic world. However, the ocean also has a scary side—from wrecking the weather on land to blowing giant
In the ancient world, the possibility of a violent, premature death was always around the corner. Certainly, it could happen to the ordinary people who died in the millions from famine, disease, or war. But it was also a frequent visitor to the rich and powerful who were often bumped off by their enemies, their
Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight to land a man on the Moon. The crew included Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who became the first men to walk on the Moon. These are everyday facts. However, there are crazier facts that no one ever told us about Apollo 11. Like the bureaucratic red tape
We think of Disney as this idealized, perfect family company. They are clean and polished and keep anything bad out of their films. They’re the ideal of family entertainment. Or are they? Disney may have this politically correct, perfect reputation, but if you look back at their history, there are some really shocking things you
Expanding one’s palate has been a fad which has never aged. Chefs are always looking for new ways to spice up old dishes, as well as various techniques to utilize in making something that seems bland-tasting sublime. Meat is often a staple, and it’s a good source of protein. However, for some countries, meat isn’t
Regular statues of Jesus depict a white, bearded man with his arms stretched upward, to the side, or in front of him. Occasionally, such a sculpture will show a beautiful baby carried by the Virgin Mary. Although the majority of the statues of Jesus look like these, there are exceptions. Some are so weird that
The haunting remains of sunken ships make for more than just a gripping view. Each arrives like a time capsule, bringing bits of history and a fair share of mysteries. In recent times, researchers have found fascinating alternative stories attached to known explorers, unique ships, and unexpected technical knowledge used by seafarers. Divers also continue
History has a long list of successful assassinations and an even longer list of failed ones. Sometimes, the hit man botches the job. One such “professional” was killed by his own target. Another group refused to go through with their plot and even gave their intended victim evidence to use against the man who contracted
Have you ever found a dead body? If not, could you imagine what it would be like if you did? You’re going on about your day like usual, but suddenly, you stumble upon a dead person—the body of someone who once was but is no longer, the outer shell of what used to be a
We all have traditions, many of which we share collectively as a society. They tie us together from year to year. As we think of many of them as going back generations, we use them to connect us with our heritage. But seemingly long-held traditions often got their start much more recently than you would
Not enough news stories focus on the positive aspects of the world. This list aims to rectify that by looking at some notable events which were uplifting, amusing, or inspiring. If you want more, you can also check out the offbeat list which focuses on the peculiar goings-on of the world. We have a lot
For billions of years, life on Earth has undergone drastic changes to adapt to the dynamic environment of our planet. Through natural selection, the best-adapted organisms proliferate and transmit their most prominent characteristics to their descendants. In this way, humans evolved over time to become the dominant species of this world. But what if the
Most people define vegetarians as people who do not eat meat even though this is not necessarily true. Some of them do consume meat, and even the most hard-core vegetarian might not hesitate to eat meat when he is drunk. But that is not the only surprising fact that we have about vegetarians. For example,
Rape has serious consequences. The victim will face the trauma and any physical injuries sustained in the act, as well as possibly stigmatization and blame for what happened. The rapist will face the punishment that would be imposed by the law . . . if he is caught and convicted. In some instances, however, rapists have more to fear
It is believed that there are anywhere between 2,000 and 10,000 saints in the world. (According to the Catholic Church, a “saint” is anyone who is in Heaven.) But of these saints, only some are remembered and celebrated, while others have fallen by the wayside along the course of history. Santa Muerte, or the Saint
As cutting-edge technology explores the world of DNA, it is becoming clear that genes are not just for hereditary traits. They react and change to outside stimulation, and emotional trauma scars them. Stolen genes can even hurry along evolution. In recent times, first-of-their-kind studies have unearthed bad news for education and pets as well as
Ship burial is an ancient Germanic ritual which is most popularly known as the burial method for Vikings of particularly high status. However, almost all Germanic cultures performed this ritual, which often involved the construction of a ship to serve as a tomb for a body. Sometimes, the body was simply interred in the ship.
Modern society worships superheroes in literature, television, and blockbuster movies. We get a kick out of seeing good triumph over evil. We relish the idea of a savior protecting the innocent. But the moral frameworks of these characters are as fictional as the superpowers they are imbued with. Sometimes we forget, however, that true heroes
Throughout the entire history of life, birth abnormalities have always occurred. Occasionally, these defects border on the strange, bizarre, unusual, and grotesque. Such is the case with fetus in fetu, a rare condition wherein one twin in a set of twins is found in the body of the other.[1] Some have referred to this condition
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson tells the story of several people in one of the most haunted houses in the country. The novel has recently been reworked as a hit series on Netflix; reports of viewers passing out with fear from watching the show have circulated. The horror Jackson’s characters witnessed is
Are we alone in the universe? This is a question that has been asked for quite a long time. Many believe that there is other intelligent life in the universe and that these aliens have visited us, but this claim has proven to be one of the most controversial to present and defend. Many individuals
Once something is gone, it is gone. Past cultures, cities, and individuals included. So researchers often turn to art and inscriptions to learn more about ancient lives. In particular, unusual cases can change the “facts” and even throw light on difficult questions. The most noteworthy discoveries are often accidental, and then the results can be
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