The best supervillains have believable backstories, even if they start in outer space. They’re multidimensional, flawed, plausibly motivated. Crucially, they’re relatable, much more so than heroes – however unsettling that is. It’s no wonder so many are based on real people. And often it’s more than just looks. In order of their closeness to real-life […]
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Most philosophies would have you believe that humans are innately good. Left to our devices, we all sort of lean into what is right, which gives rise to the notion that good and right are universal concepts. But then along comes someone who ruins the whole idea because they seem kind of like utter scumbags, […]
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Everyone likes to save a few bucks when they can, right? And it’s even better if you find a few bucks in an old jacket pocket or your couch cushions. The best money is found money. But most of us do it on a small scale. What do you have to do to save billions […]
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The medical world is a very organic and ever-changing thing. Science improves, and we gain a superior understanding of the causes and treatments of disease. What was treated 100 years ago with something like cocaine and leeches can be treated with antibiotics or NSAIDS today. The world of mental health is very similar. The things […]
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We told you before about some major disasters in human history that were swept under the rug by the powers that be in order to skirt responsibility or, in some cases, to “keep up morale.” But whatever the reason, there’s no shortage of instances where something terrible happened and those in power chose to pretend […]
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Usually, when people die, there are various options for how to dispose of their remains properly and respectfully. The methods differ, but they all normally involve dealing with the entire body at once. That’s not always what happens, though. Sometimes, certain body parts are removed for preservation. Other times, they mysteriously go missing, especially when […]
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It could be argued that the scale of the universe is such that our minds will never be able to comprehend it. In fact, it seems very likely that even things here on earth are far beyond what our minds could imagine at the best of times. That’s one of the reasons people will refer […]
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Urban heat islands (UHI) are areas with significantly higher temperatures than the regions surrounding them. The retention and generation of heat in the urban core contributes to climate change and lower air quality for people living in and near the heat islands. They also have a negative effect on rainfall downwind of the UHI. UHIs […]
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When it comes to mysteries of science, even the experts can be stymied sometimes. And then, with a little contemplation and testing, a simple solution can present itself. And every so often, the solution is so simple it makes the whole problem look a little goofy. 10. Europe’s 300-Year Vanilla Problem Vanilla comes from an […]
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People online love exposing secret rooms. Every so often, a new tale goes viral, featuring someone discovering a hidden room with all manner of creepy implications. But usually these stories are just of homeowners or apartment renters finding the mysterious locations and, while vaguely creepy, are not all that unusual anymore. What you may find […]
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