African-Americans suffered seemingly insurmountable hardships due to slavery and discrimination. In spite of that, many of them managed to become great inventors and scientists. They thrived well from their inventions and mankind has benefited so much from them. Madame CJ Walker – Invented hair products for black women When you think of … Read more
Treason is an act of betraying one’s friend, a cause, a trust, or a country. In legal contexts, treason is any form of action that helps a foreign country attack, make war, overthrow, or otherwise injure the traitor’s own country. People have been committing treason since the beginning of time and these … Read more
Nature is so incredible! Check out these very strange birds… What Makes Them Strange: With a face only a mother could love, the Marabou Stork looks just plain strange. Growing up to 20 pounds, these oddballs have a bald head and long beak, perfect for scavenging. Like the vulture, their featherless head … Read more
The usual things we know about the Sun is that it’s the star (yes, a star — ball of gas like any other stars in the night sky) at the center of the solar system, and of course hot. We’ve rounded up interesting, mind-blowing (and even frightening) facts about the Sun in … Read more
Unlike other planets, the Earth has only one moon, which is one of the biggest natural satellites in the solar system. Other than giving us a beautiful light in the evening, there are many fascinating and mind-blowing facts about the Moon that you should know. Why do the moon and the high … Read more
Even when he died nearly 800 years ago, just hearing the name “Genghis Khan” and you will automatically conjure images of an intimidating, brutal and bloodthirsty Mongol ruler. Which is quite true of him — he was more brutal and cruel than all of the modern dictators if it means the number of … Read more
The British monarchy, with its centuries-old traditions, grand ceremonies, and fascinating history, captivates people around the world. This article focuses on some of the most intriguing aspects of one of the oldest surviving royal institutions. From the jewels in the crown to the peculiar customs and the personal quirks of monarchs who … Read more
Red hair is certainly the rarest hair color. Only about 1% to 2% in the world’s population have natural red hair. Some people have red hair as a result of a mutation in a gene, which is called MC1R (melanocortin-1 receptor). The pigment that makes the hair red is called pheomelanin. They … Read more
A phobia is defined as an overwhelming and irrational fear towards an object that poes little or no threat or danger but provokes excessive anxiety and avoidance. We have our own fears, especially if there’s a justifiable reason why are we afraid of a specific object or situation. But some people are … Read more
Most of us had been taught at school that Christopher Columbus was the first European explorer who discovered the Americas — or the “New World” — when he landed there on October 12, 1492. But there are some things about him that you didn’t probably know, including some incredible myth-busters! So cruise … Read more
Though many of the world’s disasters are from the acts of human beings, Mother Nature also has her fair share of destruction. Examples of natural destructions are earthquakes, flooding, volcanic eruption, typhoon, cyclones, hurricanes, heat waves, tsunamis, etc. Regardless of which of these disasters have the highest death count, or biggest extent … Read more
Insects, often seen as mere nuisances or fascinating creatures of the natural world, can also be among its most lethal inhabitants. Despite their small size, some insects carry deadly diseases or possess venom potent enough to pose serious threats to humans. This article shines a light on the world’s deadliest insects, revealing … Read more