Low wages and working overtime are bad for the heart. Low wages have been linked to an increase in obesity and hypertension.
North Korea claims to have sunk the heavy cruiser USS Baltimore and even preserved…
North Korea claims to have sunk the heavy cruiser USS Baltimore and even preserved the ship that “sunk it” in a museum. The USS Baltimore was never deployed to Korea and was scrapped in 1972.
A prize of $1 million has been offered to anyone who can demonstrate that…
A prize of $1 million has been offered to anyone who can demonstrate that $7,250 audio cables are any better than ordinary audio cables.
In 1987, a small 93 gram radioactive device was stolen from an…
In 1987, a small 93 gram radioactive device was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Brazil. After being passed around, 4 people died, 112.000 people had to be examined and several houses had to be destroyed. It is considered one of the worst nuclear disasters ever.
We have a good idea of what other planets would smell like based on their…
We have a good idea of what other planets would smell like based on their atmospheric composition. Venus and Mars would smell like rotten eggs, while Uranus is odorless.
In 1990, the most obese state in America (Mississippi, 15%) still had a lower…
In 1990, the most obese state in America (Mississippi, 15%) still had a lower rate than the least obese state in America today (Colorado, 21%).
Supposedly haunted locations share a similar low-frequency sound that can cause…
Supposedly haunted locations share a similar low-frequency sound that can cause fear and panic in humans.
A Wikipedia admin once deleted the main page. This resulted in a Wikipedia…
A Wikipedia admin once deleted the main page. This resulted in a Wikipedia guidance essay, “Don’t delete the main page.”
A corrupt cop lived as a fugitive in the woods by himself for 22 years…
A corrupt cop lived as a fugitive in the woods by himself for 22 years, but came back to society because he regretted his crimes. He now works to weed out corruption in law enforcement.
In 1944 Nazi scientists developed an experimental drug named…
In 1944 Nazi scientists developed an experimental drug named “D-IX” which could force an equipment laden soldier to march 88.5 km without rest. They had plans to supply these pills to all German troops but war ended before mass production.