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21 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Will Make You Believe Anything Is Possible

These Stephen Hawking quotes and photos will expand your mind, feed your soul, and make you believe that absolutely anything is possible. 

By Briana Jones • Feb 10, 2016

21 Stephen Hawking Quotes That Will Make You Believe Anything Is Possible

These Stephen Hawking quotes and photos will expand your mind, feed your soul, and make you believe that absolutely anything is possible. 

By Briana Jones • February 10, 2016

Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • Feb 8, 2016

Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation

Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.

By Richard Stockton • February 8, 2016

Video Of The Day: Watch An Eagle Take Out A Drone

Drones can cause havoc if they're in the wrong hands. With their new drone-hunting eagles, Dutch police have come up with a novel and effective solution.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 5, 2016

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Video Of The Day: Watch An Eagle Take Out A Drone

Drones can cause havoc if they're in the wrong hands. With their new drone-hunting eagles, Dutch police have come up with a novel and effective solution.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 5, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 4, 2016

The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History

Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death.

By All That's Interesting • February 4, 2016

Selfie Trend Put Into Perspective: The Total Number Of Selfie-Related Deaths Since 2014

Humans take 93 million selfies per day. And if that number disturbs you, just wait until you see this infographic breakdown of selfie deaths.

By Nickolaus Hines • Feb 3, 2016

Weird News

Selfie Trend Put Into Perspective: The Total Number Of Selfie-Related Deaths Since 2014

Humans take 93 million selfies per day. And if that number disturbs you, just wait until you see this infographic breakdown of selfie deaths.

By Nickolaus Hines • February 3, 2016

5 Historical Examples Of Why “One Man, One Woman” Has Never Been The Only Option

Homosexuality is often regarded as aberrant behavior, but history shows us that this is a relatively recent phenomenon. We live in a world that is slowly granting the same rights to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Some have obviously—and publicly—balked at the gradual, legislative move toward equality, calling homosexuality and...

By Teresa Cantero • Feb 2, 2016

5 Historical Examples Of Why “One Man, One Woman” Has Never Been The Only Option

Homosexuality is often regarded as aberrant behavior, but history shows us that this is a relatively recent phenomenon. We live in a world that is slowly granting the same rights to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Some have obviously—and publicly—balked at the gradual, legislative move toward equality, calling homosexuality and...

By Teresa Cantero • February 2, 2016

5 Times The World Was On The Very Brink Of Nuclear Annihilation

It's astonishing how many times we've been on the cusp of Armageddon following the creation of the hydrogen bomb.

By John Schellhase • Jan 31, 2016

5 Times The World Was On The Very Brink Of Nuclear Annihilation

It's astonishing how many times we've been on the cusp of Armageddon following the creation of the hydrogen bomb.

By John Schellhase • January 31, 2016

The Curse Of January 30 — Could It Be The Worst Day In History?

Is any day in history as fraught with horrible events as January 30? From Hitler's rise to power to the assassination of Gandhi, these are some of the absolute worst.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 30, 2016

The Curse Of January 30 — Could It Be The Worst Day In History?

Is any day in history as fraught with horrible events as January 30? From Hitler's rise to power to the assassination of Gandhi, these are some of the absolute worst.

By Richard Stockton • January 30, 2016

The Surprising Origins Of The First Ever Guide Dog School

Vintage images help reveal the surprising origins of the first guide dog school ever that still operates in New Jersey to this day.

By John Kuroski • Jan 29, 2016

The Surprising Origins Of The First Ever Guide Dog School

Vintage images help reveal the surprising origins of the first guide dog school ever that still operates in New Jersey to this day.

By John Kuroski • January 29, 2016

23 Of The World’s Most Ingeniously Weird Ads

If there's one thing that unites every country, it's how nuts their advertising companies are. You'll see what we mean when you look at these weird ads.

By Teresa Cantero • Jan 29, 2016

23 Of The World’s Most Ingeniously Weird Ads

If there's one thing that unites every country, it's how nuts their advertising companies are. You'll see what we mean when you look at these weird ads.

By Teresa Cantero • January 29, 2016