Nature

The Great Dane, a huge, but gentle dog breed. Is it the tallest dog in the world?

January 17, 2021

A baby Coyote is called a whelp. A baby Eel is called an elver. A baby Kangaroo is called Joey… no, sorry… A joey. And a baby Goat is a kid… And it’s called a kid.

August 28, 2020

Do dogs have sweat glands on the tongue? Is it the evaporating sweat that cools the dog?

August 3, 2020

Is the naked mole-rat an animal that actually never dies? An immortal being, just like Wolverine?

May 2, 2020

Which is the largest living organism on earth? Could it be a mushroom?

April 28, 2020

Do ostriches bury their heads in the sand?

April 5, 2020

Sport

Is the Origin of Karate in Okinawa?

The Origin of Karate Did Karate originate from the Japanese island of Okinawa just as Mr. Miyagi claims in the film Karate Kid? The Origin of Karate can be found as far back as the dawn of man. Karate is actually not unique at all. Hand-to-hand combat has been practiced for at least 2500 years … Read more

History | haunted places

Bodie the ghost town

Bodie the ghost town. Nestled amidst the majestic mountains of California lies Bodie, the legendary ghost town steeped in history and intrigue. With its crumbling facades and abandoned buildings, Bodie is a testament to the fleeting nature of man’s dreams and aspirations. A ghost town that once bustled with activity during the gold-mining era of … Read more

Security & Emergencies

When a ship sinks, will it create a pulling effect that will drag you with it down into the depth?

When a ship sinks, will it create a pulling effect that will drag you with it down into the depth? Will the sinking ship suction pull everything close to the hull, down with it? If you should ever be so unfortunate to find yourself on a sinking ship, you have to get as far away … Read more

History

The Marshall Plan was an economical aid from the US to help rebuild Europe after World War II. But was it aimed at Germany?

The Marshall Plan was an economical aid from the US to help rebuild Europe after World War II. But was it aimed at Germany? World War II What was the Marshall Plan for? After the second world war, most of Europe lay in ruins. Much of the industrial capacity was destroyed, and the factories that … Read more

haunted places

Port Chatham in Alaska – Was it abandoned cause it was haunted by the Nantiinaq?

The beautiful town of Port Chatham on the southwestern shores of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. Was it abandoned overnight because it was haunted? Port Chatham Bay You might wonder how something could ever be this beautiful… Coming in through the opening of the Bay of Port Chatham in the sunlight, a warm summers day, … Read more

haunted places

The Old Arnold Estate

The Old Arnold Estate, Harrisville, Rhode Island. The old Arnold estate, a historic home in Harrisville, Rhode Island, became world famous after the release of the well-known horror movie “The Conjuring.” The Perron family actually lived in the house during the 1970s and experienced several strange occurrences. These occurrences would later become the basis for … Read more