People Are Killing These Innocent Insects Because They Don’t Actually Know What Murder Hornets Are
You’ve probably heard of the threat of murder hornets by now. Hailing from Asia, they’ve been spotted in the state of Washington. Media stories about these large invasive wasps caused people to panic because they really are quite large compared to bees and other wasps. That’s why some people decided to take matters into their...
Researchers Find Compound in Medicinal Fungus Can Reset Your ‘Body Clock’ and Help With Jet Lag
If you’ve ever traveled across the world, you may have experienced the joys of jet lag and begged for a cure. Good news! Scientists have come closer to finding a compound that might do the trick, and it’s located in a humble little fungus. According to Inverse, the fungus Cordyceps militaris contains a compound called Cordycepin....
10 Plants You Can Put In Your Garden To Keep Bugs Away
Bugs and pests can quickly become an annoying nuisance. But pest services can get pricey and it can be hard to find a reliable provider that’s been carefully vetted. Luckily, there are many plants that can naturally keep bugs and pests away. Let’s take a look! 10. Mint Mint is fragrant and edible. It can...
People Discuss Amazing Animal Facts That Might Surprise You
I think that a previous life I might’ve been a zookeeper. Or a veterinarian. Or maybe a lion tamer. My point is that I love animals! But I also have to say that I don’t know that much about them, to be honest with you. That’s why these responses are really great! Let’s dive into these animal...
People Talk About the Scientific Experiments They’d Conduct If Money and Ethics Weren’t an Issue
Well, this is a weird question. But, sometimes, that’s what Reddit is all about, right? How would you answer this thought-provoking question: “What scientific experiment would you run if money and ethics weren’t an issue?” Let’s take a look at what AskReddit users had to say about this. 1. That would be fascinating. “I’d raise...
Incredible Images Have Been Captured of a ‘Sea Angel’ Hovering Under Ice in the White Sea
So many creatures exist in the world that we know nothing about – and in this case, most of us have never even heard of a sea angel. I know I haven’t anyway, but after seeing the below images, I’m mesmerized. They were taken by marine biologist (and photographer) Alexander Semenov, and below, he provides...
YouTuber Shows How Painful A ‘Murder Hornet’ Is By Intentionally Stinging Himself
So, you’ve probably heard of the Asian giant hornet – aka the murder hornet. It’s this terrifyingly large, stinging insect whose sting reportedly feels like a red-hot poker. And as if that wasn’t enough, they prey on hives of honeybees, which are already struggling to survive and to thrive in a world intent on killing...
10 Interesting Facts That Will Increase Your Knowledge
We do our best to bring you quality fact sets that make you think, reflect, and even celebrate life. And sometimes our sets are so great they even make people want to get up and MOVE! So go ahead and JUMP! And enjoy these facts while you’re at it. 1. Women with super strength. They’re...