Lightning Caused a Freak Toilet Explosion, so Be Careful When You Go to the Bathroom
It’s a good thing no one was injured (or killed) during this incident because that would be a really terrible way to go. And of course this happened in Florida. Was there ever any doubt?!?! The scene was Port Charlotte, Florida. During a lightning storm, the homeowners heard a huge crash-bang. When they investigated their...
10 Random Facts That You Might Not Know
Ready to learn? Ready to exercise that brain? Then let’s get to work! 1. I need one of these Source 1 Source 2 2. Where the bodies were buried Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 3. That makes sense Source 1 Source 2 4. Ouch… Source 5. Nice and quiet Source 1 Source 2 6....
Here’s What’s Predicted to Happen When the San Andreas Fault Inevitably Cracks
A massive west coast earthquake may have been the subject of more than one Hollywood disaster movie, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not really going to happen. And, according to scientists who are monitoring the San Andreas fault, the big one could be opening up any time. Recently Thomas Jordan, the director of the...
Here’s How People in Great Britain Manage During The Record-Breaking Heatwave
Whether you buy the (verified) science of climate change or prefer to live with your head buried in the sand, there’s no denying that it has been H-O-T in the United Kingdom this summer. Like…it’s never actually been this hot before, and people don’t know how they’re supposed to live with it. Heathrow Airport saw...
10 Fun Facts That You Might Not Know
Annnnnnnnd, ONE and TWO and THREE and FOUR! Pump it up! No, not your biceps! Your brain! And you can easily do it with these facts! RIGHT NOW! 1. BFFs Forever Source 1 Source 2 2. Dark = Smart Source 1 Source 2 3. Sad Source 1 Source 2 4. Creepy and beautiful Source 1...
The Science Behind Turbulence and Why You Shouldn’t Be (Too) Worried About It
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people – I mean, you’re putting a lot of trust in a lot of total strangers when you climb on board an aluminum tube and sit quietly while it soars at over 30,000 feet. And no matter how seasoned the flyer, there is one thing that can...