What animal is not afraid of fire?
It is common knowledge that if you are camping in the wilderness you should light a fire to keep any dangerous wild animals at bay. However, this is…
In martial arts, is it true that technique beats muscle? I highly doubt that a scrawny kid with kicking skills can beat a crossfitter.
The man on the left is George Foreman (R.I.P. Big George) in the process of decimating Smokin’ Joe Frazier, a boxer of legendary stamina. In their first fight,…
How come the Great Wall of China did not experience the effects of weathering like the pyramids?
It did. Here’s what one of those weathered sections looks like today: Have you perchance ever heard of a dude called Genghis Khan? Founded an Empire that eventually…
In the past, why did China face ridicule for its inability to manufacture ballpoint pen tips, and why is it still considered a difficult task for only three countries, one of which is China, to achieve commercial viability in producing them?
Because the idea that China can’t even make a pen right is inherently funny. We don’t usually give ballpoint pens much thought. They’re cheap, commonplace, and disposable. But…
Why did the UK copy so many American city names?
I got into trouble in the States, because of this ignorance. Stopped at a bank to draw some cash. Teller said “I know where you’re from! You’re Canadian”….
Why is English not named after Britain or England? What are the reasons behind this?
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll tell you a story, listen carefully. A long, long time ago, there was an island near the European Continent (actually, it still…
Can a human win a battle with a hyena?
Ok first off, how I pity the unlucky soul that runs afoul of a marauding hyena. Trust me, you’re in for the most miserable 90 to 120 seconds…
What type of bear is the most dangerous to encounter, black, brown, or white?
Black Bear These guys are shy, mostly keeping to themselves and their berry hunts. If you encounter one make yourself look big, make noise, and it’ll likely back…
What is the hole on the back of passenger airplanes?
You may be probably talking about this, right? The hole at the tail end of the aircraft?? Yeah, this is the exhaust port of the Hidden Powerhouse of the…
If a human baby was left behind with a group of gorillas, would they take care of it?
A female of child bearing age, or maybe even a little younger, might attempt to take care of it, but would be unsuccessful. The first problem would occur…