Breaking the law seems straightforward. A mean person wants something and then breaks a bunch of rules to get his way. But underneath the surface, crime is driven by a legion of factors. There are obvious reasons, but some triggers are completely unexpected. Violent criminals are spawned by childhood contaminants, an extra hour of sleep,

The usual optimism that comes with a new year did not last long in 2020. Between the potential threat of a world war (fueled by the Iran–United States conflict) and the actual threat of a coronavirus, the past few months have been tense. These are scary times, and the Internet seems to be filled with

War used to be fairly simple. There was a campaign, the armies fought each other, and the country that lost gave up. The average person on the street barely knew that a war was going on! But then the 19th century rolled around—and bam!—we had total war. As a result, entire countries, not just armies,

Cats are beautiful and dangerous. Tourists who want to experience the real-life dramas that come with these apex predators often consider going on safaris or visiting parks in Africa or Eurasia. But if those tourists are from the Americas, they could see similar things at home. The New World’s large and small cats may not

[WARNING: This list contains footage some viewers may find disturbing, and all viewers will find disgusting.] If you’re not watching mukbang on YouTube, then you’re missing out. (Okay, not really–just hear us out.) Mukbangers eat on camera while talking to viewers. Simple as that. Most attempt to eat massive quantities of unhealthful foods, and it’s

When we think of squatters, we usually think of people living in boarded-up sheds or hiding in the ruins of old buildings. But, once in a while, squatters get a ticket to the high life even if it’s only for a little while. Here are ten times squatters lived the high life. 10 Inspirational Stories

The future is often thought of as an unknowable, inscrutable web of possibility and promise. To try and know the future is foolish, and to claim to know it is a sign of madness. Yet, repeatedly through the years, people have tried to see what the future holds for us, in everything from politics to

It is a massive life decision to join the military. Even though a marriage can kill you, signing up for the Army means you may be in a conflict-zone months after signing your life, your rights, and your freedoms away. In the United States Army, which is the specific branch discussed today, once your signature

From San Diego to Singapore, we all want to get to work as quickly and conveniently as possible. For many of us, our commute constitutes of spending an hour underground with next to no personal space or stuck in traffic for what can seem like an eternity. This, unsurprisingly, is not for everyone. Whether it’s

Many invertebrate animals reproduce by means of parthenogenesis, the spontaneous splitting of the female egg without assistance from male sperm. In humans, however, procreation is usually considered to be a two-player game. Throughout history, however, there have been isolated claims of human parthenogenesis. Women have claimed to have had unassisted births through the power of