You cannot actually buy the name of a star. The International Astronomical Union is the only authority for naming celestial bodies. No countries, authorities, or scientists in the world will recognize a purchased star name.
Recently, a CT scan revealed that a 12th century Buddha statue was…
Recently, a CT scan revealed that a 12th century Buddha statue was actually the casing for a mummified human being.
Multimillionaire Forrest Fenn has hidden a treasure worth in between 1 million and 3 million…
Multimillionaire Forrest Fenn has hidden a treasure worth in between 1 million and 3 million in the Rocky Mountains. To find it, you must solve his riddle. So far, no one has found it.
North Korea is the only country to have been caught cheating…
North Korea is the only country to have been caught cheating at the International Mathematical Olympiad. Twice.
An Australian company wants to resurrect gladiator…
An Australian company wants to resurrect gladiator duels with carbon-fiber suits.
This year, the U.S. government will allocate over 600 billion dollars to the Department…
This year, the U.S. government will allocate over 600 billion dollars to the Department of Defense. In contrast, NASA will receive just over 17 billion dollars in funding.
David Bowie declined the royal honor of Commander of the British…
David Bowie declined the royal honor of Commander of the British Empire, and turned down a knighthood.
Amidst the chaos of WW1, a German unit tried to leave their trenches under a flag of truce…
Amidst the chaos of WW1, a German unit tried to leave their trenches under a flag of truce on Easter Sunday, 1915. However, they were warned off by the British troops that opposed them.
During the 1932 World Series, while at-bat, Babe Ruth made a pointing gesture towards…
During the 1932 World Series, while at-bat, Babe Ruth made a pointing gesture towards the center field bleachers. On the next pitch, he hit a home run to center field.
In googol (10^100) years, the universe will be…
In googol (10^100) years, the universe will be virtually empty.