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…
Meet Hilda, The World’s First Plus-Size Pin-Up Girl
Hilda stole hearts in the 50s. Now she’s making a comeback. During the 50s, female beauty was pretty conventional, all things considered. When you think about the legendary beauties of…
Trypophobia Is A Fear Of Holes & You Probably Have It
Echo Grid/Unsplash How the internet turned a natural instinct into a sweat-inducing terror. I’ve been an internet junkie for years; I’ve seen some weird things in its lesser-known corners. But…