Month: February 2022

Deciding on the right place for your vacation can be difficult. It can also cause some friction as some of us, after a hard year, like to relax on our vacations, while others prefer to let off steam or look to new adventures. Whether you want to chill out and soak up the sun or

How can a color you can see not exist? The truth has a lot to do with how (and why) we see colors. Without going into the science involved, we recognize colors by their wavelengths. Think of wavelengths as the difference in the speed at which the signals from a color reach our eyes. The

People say that life is hard, but it’s harder if you’re stupid. Here’re ten cases where people didn’t quite think things through all the way, and it made a mess for them. Well, for most of them. The others were already in a mess, but their lack of thought made the mess worse. Related: 10

There was once a man who fought through wars, survived the un-survivable, married into two of the most esteemed and wealthiest families of the 18th century, and was even regarded as a war hero. This man, however, grew to become one of the most cunning and convincing liars in human history. He caused the deaths

There are three types of people in this world. Some invite spirits and go out of their way searching for them. Some believe the stories of others. And then some want nothing to do with it and find themselves starring in their very own nightmarish episode. Here are 10 of the craziest tales of paranormal

When you think of museums, do you picture incomprehensible artwork hanging on the wall while a stuffy tour guide drones on? Thankfully, there are some very different and interesting museums from coast to coast in the United States. Today we’re going to take a look at 10 of these uniquely American institutions that have documented

At this point, with the arms race Hollywood studios are getting involved in to option and make a movie out of every story that’s ever existed, it often feels like there’s nothing left to adapt. And this can result in a seemingly endless series of reboots, remakes, and re-imaginings appearing at multiplexes week in and

I’m sure you will agree, gentle Listversians, that we could all do with a moment or two of pure distraction—not only from reading endless articles about the pandemic, political tensions, the ever-present specter of war, dwindling natural resources, and increasingly frequent natural disasters. In that spirit, here is a list of 10 wonderfully whacky news

Monster movies are pure fun, even if they hardly ever win awards and are usually last on the “best movies of all times” lists. The first giant monster movie is generally described as the 1933 King Kong film, while the first picture to include a creature is the 1915 silent film, The Golem. Frankenstein first

Language is constantly evolving, and this can make it hard to define what is correct and incorrect. Sometimes misunderstood words and phrases become so dominant that they become, well, not misunderstandings anymore. A divisive example of this is the word “literally,” which is often used to exaggerate something that is not really literal—as it’s an

Not much surprises us nowadays, but some things do happen to carry a significant shock value. One of these things is “stuff” found in the human body that isn’t supposed to be there. Documented accounts of notable cases usually involve medical malpractice and bugs that laid eggs under the skin (shivers), but there’s so much

Plastic waste is a never-ending world problem. Everyone knows the world is drowning in plastic. Literally. Researchers predict that if we keep going the way we are, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. However, scientists have been hard at work developing clever and inventive things to do with all

Great villains are a crucial element of any film, but while everyone loves a bad guy, they often only exist to give the heroes an obstacle to overcome. Occasionally, though, a movie villain turns out to be the most intriguing and enticing part of the whole story. Sometimes these villains are played by actors so

From temples hanging off of cliff faces to churches perched on pillars of rock, the world is full of ancient buildings situated in the most inconvenient places. Often housing places of worship, the difficulty in reaching these buildings tends to reflect their spiritual importance. Here are ten of the best examples of old buildings that

The military and military boot camps are commonly portrayed in the media. These portrayals are rarely accurate and lead to the average person having many misconceptions about military training. Today, in the social media age, these misconceptions spread. It can be hard to tell what is true! In this article, we will go through ten

When it comes to auctions of fine art masterpieces and valuable antiquities, provenance is everything. For those unfamiliar with the term, provenance is the documented history of the ownership of a particular piece being put up for sale. Before making a bid on an item that may sell for many millions of dollars, a buyer

Posthumous albums are one of pop culture’s most enduring mysteries. With the artist gone but not forgotten, we’ll never know whether these packages are something that they would’ve approved, whether they’re something they planned, or whether they’re cynically cribbed together by faceless record execs. The mystery leaves these albums with a mixed legacy, but sometimes,

“We’re living in the future” seems truer today than in eras past. The jump from telegram to the telephone was big. The jump from sitting in a dark room alone to the damned internet is huge…despite a lot of internet use involving sitting in a dark room, alone. The pace of technological development has slowed

When it comes to medicine, everybody seems to have an opinion. Regardless of background, status, or financial situation, everybody has to worry about their health, so the shared interest makes a lot of sense. With so much information out there, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos, particularly debates around conventional and

H. P. Lovecraft’s influence on literature is undeniable. Stephen King, the current king of horror, describes him as “the twentieth century’s greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale.” His influence also extends beyond the literary world. For instance, his work inspired some of the art in H. R. Giger’s Necronomicon (named after Lovecraft’s Necronomicon), which

You know that feeling when you hear a sound, and it just sends chills right down your spine? Creepy, right? We all know that nature produces all sorts of interesting sights and sounds. From creepy animals to (previously) unexplained sounds that go bump in the night, there’re all sorts of sounds to be wary of

Shouting, personal slurs, and howls of laughter. Anyone who thought the British were a civilized bunch ought to tune in to Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), a ticketed event at the House of Commons (House) that takes place every Wednesday at noon. PMQs is the opportunity for MPs representing constituents around the country to pose questions

From the ancient Greek Olympics to a low-key game of cards, humans by nature have always explored countless ways to test their mettle against a competitor. As modern society reinvents itself, new waves of bizarre and wacky contests continue to appear on the horizon and evolve—some of which you may be surprised to learn actually

The people on this list all have one thing in common: They love (loved) making movies. Seeing the world through a different lens. Telling a story in a way not many people can. And as fascinating as their films are, these filmmakers also each have “that something” that makes them different—A funny quirk or an

Sea level is so overrated. Wonders abound beneath our feet—sometimes a few meters, sometimes a few miles. Some require nine-figure excavations and a team of international researchers, others a modest shovel and flashlight. Pioneering scientific experiments, macabre reminders of history both recent and remote, and life forms that eluded mankind’s discovery for millennia are just

The visual arts have gotten a bad rap of late. A tradition starting with Duchamp’s graffitied urinal has led to a procession of “What is art?” pieces that litter galleries all over the world. This “art” is fawned over by people who, were they alive in the mid-19th century, would have invested more in monocles

In many of the richer countries of the world, there is an immense variety of food available. Modern supply chains ensure that all products are available year-round. The inventive cook now has a plethora of ingredients available and can make dishes from any part of the planet with produce from their local market. Virtually unlimited

We’re all familiar with the story of the RMS Titanic, the British passenger liner that hit an iceberg in the Atlantic ocean and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912. What few people realize, however, is that the Titanic was not the first ship to sink during its first journey, and by no means the

As cheesy as it can be, Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a time of love. Couples worldwide show kindness and love to their partners through gifts, experiences, and special treatment. It can be a really joyful and exciting time for people in a new or committed relationship. Unfortunately, it is not all roses, greeting

Comic book plots are not restrained by the scientific laws that govern the real-world universe. Of course, ironically, the imaginary atomic and subatomic particles, chemical elements, and substances of the Marvel Comics and DC Comics universes often either have actual real-world counterparts or borrow from one or more of them, usually with an unlikely or