The Famous ‘Lovers of Modena’ Skeletons Turned out to Be Men, and Scientists Basically Said ‘No Homo’
The “Lovers of Modena” are a pair of ancient skeletons that were buried holding hands thousands of years ago. Recently, archaeologists discovered that both of the skeletons were actually male, leading them to conclude that they couldn’t possibly be lovers — because homosexuality isn’t a thing, right? Right. Study author Federico Lugli said that the pair...
5 Sharp Facts About Narwhals
Narwhals are the unicorns of the sea, so what’s not to love about them? But even if you agree that they’re adorable, you might not know a ton about the mysterious sea creatures. Let’s fix that, shall we? 5. Their skin is rich in vitamin C. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxu9VgZl2zr/ This is weird, but it’s true. There is...
Please Enjoy These Pictures Of Spiders Wearing Water Droplets As Hats
Bug lover and photographer The Butterfly Babe takes amazing images of all sorts of creepy crawlies. But of all the bugs out there, perhaps the most adorable (it’s an arachnid, technically) are these tiny jumping spiders wearing droplets of water as hats. Yes, I just used the word “adorable” when describing spiders, and once you...
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Heinz Reveals the Best Angle for Pouring Ketchup
Thick ketchup in a puddle by a hot serving of fries is about as close to heaven as you can get. But why is it so hard to get the stuff to come out of the bottle? This is the question ketchup lovers have been asking for about 150 years. Folks, we may finally have...
Feeding Your Baby the Right Breastmilk Can Help Them Sleep at Night
Circadian rhythms are an internal “clock” that all humans possess to help in our sleeping and feeding patterns. When disrupted, it can lead to untimed sleep cycles and insomnia, especially in newborns. “It is normal and healthy newborn behavior to feed every 2-3 hours and to be up for periods of time in the middle of...
Unsurprisingly, There Is a Faster Way to Board a Plane
Whether you are traveling for work or vacation, flying certainly has its woes—from traffic to the airport, navigating terminals full of people, and especially trying to board the plane. Why the heck does it take so long? First, I should mention that the airlines really do want to decrease your wait time from terminal to...