Nature can be so serious. Most of the time, an intense survival game plays out. Yet, it is the more indirect side of the natural world—the quirks—that keep scientists on their toes. From the biggest organisms on the planet that nobody ever sees to the Sun setting off explosives, nature seems to have a strange

The name Genghis Khan is known the world over. His Mongol horde conquered half the world. His empire encompassed everywhere between the Caspian Sea and the Pacific Ocean and covered an astonishing 23 million square kilometers (9 million mi2), making it the largest contiguous empire ever. Genghis Khan managed to conquer more land in his

The events that occurred in the Ural Mountains at the beginning of February 1959, what would become known as the Dyatlov Pass incident, remain one of the 20th century’s most mysterious encounters—not least because we still don’t have a satisfactory or widely accepted explanation for why nine experienced hikers lost their lives in brutal ways.

Rulers killing their subjects isn’t new, but neither is rulers killing their own children. The most powerful people of their realms had little control over their own children and, at times, their own tempers. These monarchs didn’t settle for a time-out or a slap on the wrist when they felt that their children were misbehaving.

Planets and space events distract most stargazers away from the wonderful world of moons. These satellites have a life of their own. Far from being dead rocks, moons can be lethal and make music. Some are not even solid. It is not just their unique features and abilities that tell astronomers more about space but

The centuries have been filled with remarkable people who have done amazing things. Chances are you can name a few. Unfortunately, not every historical figure has received the praise and recognition they rightfully deserve. However, the more they are spoken about, the more likely their intelligence, bravery, or mere existence will be remembered for decades