Less Time Separates Humans From *Tyrannosaurus Rex* Than Separated *T. Rex* From *Stegosaurus
Astonishingly, humans are closer in time to T. Rex than T. Rex was to Stegosaurus—but what does this reveal about…
Humphrey Bogart Never Says "Play It Again, Sam" in *Casablanca
Notorious misquote "Play it again, Sam" never spoken by Bogart in Casablanca—discover the truth behind this cinematic myth and why it persists.
Humans Are the Only Known Animals That Cry From Emotion
You've cried before, but why are humans the only species to shed emotional tears? The answer may surprise you…
Pistachios Can Spontaneously Combust
Innocent-looking pistachios harbor a fiery secret: they can spontaneously combust under certain conditions, but that's not the only surprising food that…
Kevlar Was Originally Developed for Car Tires
Pioneering tire technology unexpectedly led to the creation of Kevlar, but how did this everyday material become a lifesaver?
Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old
You'll never guess who named Pluto: an 11-year-old girl's breakfast suggestion forever changed our solar system's map.
Catnip Actually Repels Mosquitos From Cats
Discover how catnip's hidden power protects cats from mosquitoes, but there's an unexpected twist that might change everything you thought you knew.
Leeches Have 32 Brains
You thought one brain was enough? Learn why leeches have 32 and how this bizarre adaptation gives them an edge in survival.
Lake Superior Is the Largest Body of Fresh Water in the World by Surface Area
Dive into the awe-inspiring vastness of Lake Superior, Earth's largest freshwater surface—but its size isn't the only thing that'll amaze you.
Leonardo Da Vinci's *The Last Supper* Originally Included Jesus' Feet
Curious about the missing feet in Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'? Discover the hidden symbolism and historical alteration that changed this masterpiece forever.