Oumuamua is an object that passed through the solar system in 2017 and was initially thought to be an asteroid. However, its unusual shape and trajectory led some scientists to suggest that it could be an alien spacecraft. Scientists from the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) proposed that Oumuamua could be a lightsail, a […]
Barney and Betty Hill abduction by aliens
Barney and Betty Hill were an American couple who claimed to have been abducted by aliens in 1961. According to their story, they were driving home from a vacation in Canada when they saw a strange object in the sky. They said that the object followed them, and eventually, they were taken aboard the spaceship […]
In certain societies, smiling is perceived…
In certain societies, smiling is perceived as an indication of low intelligence or dishonesty.
Emotional tears
Emotional tears contain more protein compared to other types of tears, causing them to flow more slowly down the cheeks, thereby providing a visual display of one’s emotions.
David Bowie would often carry a Greek…
David Bowie would often carry a Greek newspaper while traveling in New York, in order to give the impression that he was a Greek man who resembled him, with the hope that people would leave him alone.
In addition to well-known performers….
In addition to well-known performers, a relatively unknown artist by the name of Prince also opened for the Rolling Stones on their record-breaking 1981 tour. However, his set was met with a poor reception as he was only able to perform a few songs before being met with boos from the audience and ultimately being […]
Florida offers compensation for hunting…
Florida offers compensation for hunting snakes with no need for a license or permit. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $10.00 or $15.00 per hour (depending on location) for up to 10 hours per day while actively searching for pythons on designated lands. Additionally, there is a $50.00 incentive for each python measuring up to […]
Machiavelli had a strong dislike for the clergy…
Machiavelli had a strong dislike for the clergy. While working at a monastery, he found ways to entertain himself by asking his superior to send him large envelopes filled with blank paper and ordering messengers to run with them, as a way to disrupt the priests and make them believe there were important matters happening […]
The data from the May 2021 American…
The data from the May 2021 American Perspectives Survey indicates a decrease in the significance of friendships in American social life. Americans are reporting having fewer close friends, communicating with them less frequently, and seeking less support from them. Furthermore, the survey found that over 10% of Americans have no close friends and this trend […]
Sugar snacks
According to a survey conducted by Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, children in Pennsylvania consume the most sugar snacks per week on average, with a reported 22.862. Utah has the lowest average, at 4.830. This survey, which used a Google Forms questionnaire, was completed by 1,135 parents of children aged 1-17 across the United […]