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The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • Apr 26, 2018

The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific

With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.

By Katie Serena • April 26, 2018

This Nightmare Plant Stands Almost Two Feet Tall And Can Eat Rodents

The pitcher plant might not be as well known as the venus fly trap, but this carnivorous plant is just as carnivorous – perhaps even more so.

By Katie Serena • Apr 25, 2018

This Nightmare Plant Stands Almost Two Feet Tall And Can Eat Rodents

The pitcher plant might not be as well known as the venus fly trap, but this carnivorous plant is just as carnivorous – perhaps even more so.

By Katie Serena • April 25, 2018

How Stuart Diver Became The Sole Survivor Of The Thredbo Landslide

Stuart Diver survived a landslide that killed everyone else involved. He just has to wait over two days to be saved.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 24, 2018

How Stuart Diver Became The Sole Survivor Of The Thredbo Landslide

Stuart Diver survived a landslide that killed everyone else involved. He just has to wait over two days to be saved.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 24, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • Apr 23, 2018

Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite

In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.

By Katie Serena • April 23, 2018

Study: Seeing Cute Animals In Pop Culture Makes People Think They’re Not Endangered

On average, a person will see more virtual lions in a month than there are wild lions left in all of West Africa.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 13, 2018

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Study: Seeing Cute Animals In Pop Culture Makes People Think They’re Not Endangered

On average, a person will see more virtual lions in a month than there are wild lions left in all of West Africa.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 13, 2018

25 Dangerous Animals That Would Mess Up Any Human

From the terrifying inland taipan to the unsuspecting golden dart frog, these dangerous animals could put you six feet under.

By Mark Oliver • Apr 12, 2018

25 Dangerous Animals That Would Mess Up Any Human

From the terrifying inland taipan to the unsuspecting golden dart frog, these dangerous animals could put you six feet under.

By Mark Oliver • April 12, 2018

Rob Hall Is Proof That It Doesn’t Matter How Experienced You Are — Everest Is Still A Deadly Climb

The climbers on Everest face danger every day, but Rob Hall had lived to tell the tale several times before his fatal climb.

By Katie Serena • Apr 6, 2018

Rob Hall Is Proof That It Doesn’t Matter How Experienced You Are — Everest Is Still A Deadly Climb

The climbers on Everest face danger every day, but Rob Hall had lived to tell the tale several times before his fatal climb.

By Katie Serena • April 6, 2018

Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • Apr 4, 2018

Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • April 4, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena • Mar 23, 2018

The Cult Of Rajneesh And The Largest Act Of Bioterrorism In U.S. History

Bhagwan Rajneesh chose Ma Anand Sheela as his closest confidant, thinking she would lead his followers down the path of righteousness. Instead, she led them down a path of sheer destruction.

By Katie Serena • March 23, 2018

A Tree Possibly Planted By George Washington Falls Victim To Nor’easter

The tree arrived as a gift for Washington, as just a sapling planted in half of a whiskey barrel. It is said that he planted it at Mount Vernon himself.

By Katie Serena • Mar 5, 2018

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A Tree Possibly Planted By George Washington Falls Victim To Nor’easter

The tree arrived as a gift for Washington, as just a sapling planted in half of a whiskey barrel. It is said that he planted it at Mount Vernon himself.

By Katie Serena • March 5, 2018