Scientists Say Spider Silk Is Their Ultimate Secret Weapon
Spider silk can literally repel bullets. | YouTube/JalilaEssaidi The protein-rich fiber is strong enough to build military body armor. In real life, Spider Man could actually scale buildings with his spider…
These Vintage Photos Show The History Of The Supermarket
Two women grocery shop circa 1970. | Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images Let’s take a walk down the history aisle. On average, Americans go grocery shopping 1.6 times a week, with each trip…
How Do Fireflies Glow?
It’s time to shed some light on this mystery. Fireflies on summer nights are one of the great things about growing up in America — but you probably don’t know how they make…
Here’s What Happens When You Take The Morning-After Pill Too Much
No, it won’t make you infertile. The morning-after pill has some baggage. There are rumors that it can cause blood clots, heart disease, cancer and other terrifying ailments. Some churchgoers…
The Mad Scientist Who Fought The Nazis With Public Opinion Polls
What he discovered could have ended the war. The 21st century has created a new species of celebrity — people who get famous overnight by going viral, then spend the rest of their…
The Real Story Of The Miracle of Dunkirk
Ines Vuckovic/Dose The events behind the new blockbuster will blow your mind. Our Unsung Heroes series brings history’s unknown badasses out of the footnotes and into the spotlight. Military retreats are…
A New Study Says There’s No Limit To The Human Life Span
Your body is immortal and you never even knew. In the early 1900s it was perfectly normal for people to kick the bucket at age 50. These days, the average life…
This Secret Mansion Was Built On Top Of A Skyscraper
Complete with a pool, sun terrace & a freaking vineyard? Just imagine the view! | Imaginechina Imagine coming home from work one day — exhausted and ready to binge watch Netflix — to find…
This Creepy Face Mask Lets You Have Private Conversations In Public
No ? more ? personal ? conversations ? on ? the ? train. How terrified would you be if you saw Bane chilling at your local café? I, for one, would…
This Calculator Finds The Best Netflix Lineup For Your Travel Schedule
Netflix Your vacation starts on the plane. I’m watching Olivia Pope as she’s about to discover if one of her friends is dead or alive. Scratch that — any friend of Olivia’s is…
