Game Wardens Helped Poachers Kill the Last of Mozambique’s Rhinos
Mozambique’s rhinos have been living on the edge of extinction for more than a century, but now they’re finally gone for good
It Costs At Least $30,000 to Climb Mt. Everest
On top of dealing with the physical challenges, climbers have to be loaded.
Happy Birthday to the Father of Modern Neuroscience, Who Wanted to Be an Artist
Ramón y Cajal may have changed neuroscience forever, but he always maintained his original childhood passion for art
Can This Marketing Campaign Make Hipsters Turn to Jesus?
Marketers can convince us to do crazy things, like tattoo brand names on our foreheads or jump out of airplanes. But can they make hipsters turn to God?
Mary Thom, Feminist, Historian and Editor, Dies in Motorcycle Crash at 68
Mary Thom, feminist editor, writer and behind-the-scenes activist, died earlier this week in a motorcycle accident in Yonkers
In True Pirate Form, the Pirate Bay Can’t Find Anyone to Take It In
The Pirate Bay just relocated to Icleand, but they may have to be on the move again some time soon
How a Pizza Maker Revolutionized the Stunt-Kite-Flying World
First, let’s establish the fact that there is something in the United States called the American Kitefliers Association
Fish Bladders Are Actually a Thing People Smuggle, And They’re Worth a Lot of Money
One bladder from the totoaba macdonaldi fish can garner $5,000 in the United States, and over $10,000 in Asia
How Do You Say ‘Star Wars’ In Navajo?
The Navajo Nation teamed up with Lucasfilm to translate the classic space opera
Animal Rights Activists Make Off With One Hundred Mutant Mice
Animal rights activists ruined years of important research on diseases such as autism and schizophrenia
Math Prodigy Shakuntala Devi, ‘The Human Computer,’ Dies at 83
In 1977, Devi faced off against a computer in a speed calculation race. She won twice
In This One California Town, New Houses Must Come With Solar Power
Starting in 2014, every new house needs to produce at least 1 kilowatt of energy
From Elephant Poop Coffee Comes Elephant Poop Coffee Beer
Beer made from coffee beans that have passed through an elephant reportedly tastes “very interesting.”
Athletes and Movie Stars Really Do Live Harder, Die Younger
Famous athletes and other performers are more likely to die young than their famous business, political, or academic counterparts.
How a Vietnamese Refugee Built the Multi-Million Dollar Sriracha Hot Sauce Empire
Rooster sauce made $60 million last year alone, and revenue is only growing along with its popularity
Getting in Touch After a Disaster
Before cellphones, it was much harder to get a hold of loved ones, but it was also less likely you knew they were in danger at all
Kickstarter for Surgery Lets You Help Those in Need
A crowdfunding venture gives you a way to donate directly to people’s surgeries
Are Animal Rules for TVs And Movies Strict Enough?
The rules are extensive, but after three horses died in the filming of the HBO show “Luck,” some are wondering if they’re strict enough
Does ‘You Look Like a Sarah’ Actually Mean Anything?
Most likely, you’ve been told that your name does, or doesn’t suit you, or that you look like a “Rachel” or “Sarah” or “John,” but what does that even mean
Nearly Every American Has Had to Deal With Some Weather Disaster Since 2007
Around four out of five Americans live in a counties declared federal disaster areas in the past six years
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