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Narwhals: The Unicorn of the Sea (And Other Fun Facts!)
There are a lot of sea creatures out there that we find absolutely terrifying, and for good reason, we might add. But the narwhal, also known as ‘the unicorn of the sea’, is not one. In fact, we’re pretty fascinated by them, so we put together a list of our favorite narwhal facts. Let’s get…
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That Time the Word ‘Tornado’ Was Banned From Weather Forecasts
If you’re from the midwest, there are just certain things you know and understand and one of those things is tornadoes. You grew up having tornado drills, you…
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45 of the Best Cookies in the World
Most of us can agree that cookies are the best invention since electricity was created. Nothing tastes or smells as good as freshly baked cookies straight out of…
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Off The Beaten Path Careers Working With Animals
If you love animals and feel like a career change is on the horizon and you’re looking for something a little more…
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More Amazon Gadget Must-Haves from TikTok
Oh, TikTok. We’ve said it a million times over, but we genuinely downloaded it as a joke and now we’re hooked, just…
A Few Things About Chemical Warfare
You don’t need us to tell you absolutely chaotic WWI was; while there was a treaty in place that nobody was to…
Proof That Birds are Wild
We’re torn between being fascinated by birds and equally terrified by them. (Thanks a lot, Alfred Hitchcock!) No matter where you stand…
Science Facts That Sound Fake, But Are Way True (Thanks, Science!)
We’ll admit it, we’re suckers for facts, especially when it comes to the ones that sound fake, but are totally true. And…
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Dr. Barry J. Marshall and the Time He Drank Bacteria Soup (Basically)
Have you ever been so right, and known all along how right you were, that you would go to any length to…
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Traveling This Summer? Not to These Forbidden Places!
Many of us have already or will be packing our bags and setting off on a new adventure or two this summer.…
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A Few Things Scientists Can Tell Us About Makeup
We like to believe there is a science or psychology behind just about everything, and frankly, we’re right. Today we’re looking at…
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Rita Levi-Montalcini: The Woman That Could and Did
We could talk about women in science for days, but unfortunately, a lot of groundbreaking female scientists have been left out of…
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Notorious NDT
While we may not always understand exactly what he’s talking about, though he does a wonderful job of dumbing things down for…
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What Research Tells Us About CTE Concussions
If you follow football or boxing, then you’ve probably heard of CTE concussions, and if you’re familiar at all with CTE concussions,…
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A Few Medical Breakthroughs That Changed Life As We Knew It
It’s hard to even put into words how incredible medical breakthroughs are, and thanks to that whole global pandemic thing, we’ve seen…
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Just a Few Everyday Items Underneath a Microscope
We recently stumbled upon a TikTok account that is strictly someone observing random things under a microscope and to say we’re obsessed…
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Scientists Say You Should Read More and Here’s Why
We can’t think of a better way to spend a warm spring or summer day than taking a book and mug of…
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TW: Phobias
A phobia is best described as an irrational fear of an object, situation, or living thing, and as it turns out you…
Sure, You Know Your Favorite Color, But You Probably Didn’t Know These Crazy Cool Color Facts
Couple of things we love in this world: fun facts and colors. We think you see what we’re getting at here. Let’s…
iPhone Photo Tips for Beginners
Most of us probably have a friend or know someone that seems to always take the best picture of anything. It can…
Rain Barrels: Yay or Nay?
If you like to garden in any capacity, then you know and understand how much your plants love, not to mention thrive…
Like Board Games AND Science?! Of Course You Do! Check Out These 4 Science-Based Board Games We Can’t Get Enough Of
Spring, summer, fall, and winter, one constant for us is that we never tire of board games. Allow us to elaborate, in…
Essential Tips From the Internet That Can Save Lives in Dangerous Situations
The Internet is a fun place. It contains content from funny videos, addictive social media platforms, and even dangerous illegal activities. Amidst…
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A Rose By Any Other Name: Things About Flowers You Probably Didn’t Know
We can sum up what we know about flowers in just a few sentences: flowers are pretty, flowers smell nice, and flowers…
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What Science Can Tell Us About Energy Drinks
Sometimes coffee just doesn’t do the trick, sometimes we stayed up too late reading “just one more chapter” and 11:00 PM turned…
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A Fungus Among Us: Neato Things About Shrooms
Mushrooms are just as delicious as they are weirdly adorable, and whether you live to forage for them, devour them, or just…
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If You’re a Dog Parent, Check Out These 5 Gadgets for the Goodest Boys and Girls
Calling all dog parents! We see you and we’re here to help make life a little easier with a four-legged friend or…
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Caving for Beginners
Caving, or spelunking as it’s known, is a really cool sport and a great way to get to know the Earth below…
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Funny Conversations People Overheard In L.A. And Were Too Good Not To Share
If you have ever used public transportation, sat in a crowded cafe, or simply been around strangers, chances are you have eavesdropped.…
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Coffee is Good for You. Science Says So. We’ve Got the Details.
Are you the type that simply can’t function without their morning java? No judgment because same here. And good news for those…
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Reptiles: As Wacky As They Are Cool
We’ll get right to it: reptiles are cool, but they’re also super weird. Now that we probably have your full attention, let’s…
If You’re a Writer, Then You’re Gonna Want These Gadgets
If you’re a writer then you fully understand that it’s no easy task. But like we always say, at least we have…
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Cool Stuff You Probably Didn’t Know About Composting
With spring here all we’re thinking about is gardening, and when we think gardening, we think, you guessed it, about compost. Now,…
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Once Upon a Time, We Thought It Was a Good Idea to Use Radium In Everyday Products
We are fascinated by radium and we’re here to tell you that it is so much more than just an element on…
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Little Known Facts About Marie Curie (The Raddest Baddest Female in Science)
So most of us know Marie Curie as a physicist and chemist who pioneered research on radioactivity; frankly, just an all-around bad…
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A Little Guide to Mushroom Foraging
People have gotten really into foraging for mushrooms in recent years, and we’re here for it! If you’re new to the hobby,…
Gadgets for Boss Babes, and Boss Babes Only
Hey boss babes! No, this isn’t a pyramid scheme, but we are talking about gadgets that our fellow babes will absolutely love.…
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Starry, Starry Night: Cool Facts About Stars
Most of us can agree that few things are as, we don’t know, majestic as looking at the night sky. Millions of…
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The Art of Naturally Repelling Mosquitos
Summertime is just around the corner and we could go on for days about all the outdoor things we’re excited about, but…
Get Ready To Travel Back In Time With These Then And Now Pictures
Even though it is physically impossible, people have always desired to travel in time. Whether it is to discover what your city…
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Enjoy These Cool Facts About Gardens
Every year around this time we start to get super excited because we know we’re soon about to spend a lot of…
Wonders to Explore in Your Own Backyard (Kinda!)
Here’s the thing: America is huge, which means there is a lot to see out there, and a lot of what there…
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The Artist (or Artists) In Your Life Will LOVE These Gadgets
Some of us are good gift-givers and some of us aren’t, and that’s okay. We’re here for those of you that have…
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The Chemistry of Cocktail Making
There’s a science to just about everything and the art of cocktail making is no exception. Most of us have probably enjoyed…
8 Metal Detecting Tips for Beginners
If you’ve never considered metal detecting as a hobby, we’re here to convince you that it’s an ideal hobby, in fact. (Especially…
Abraham Lake: Nature’s Lava Lamp
We get it, during the dead of winter we don’t have any inspiration to leave our warm, cozy homes either. But for…
Organic Gardening 101
Spring and gardening season are both upon us and we couldn’t be happier or more excited. Whether it’s for salsa making, cocktail…
Weird Things We Now Know About Elizabeth Holmes
Whether you’ve recently tuned into Hulu’s ‘The Dropout’ or you tuned in to a particular podcast episode regarding the woman of the…
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Five Techniques That Show Just How Far Forensic Science Has Come
If you’re a fan of true crime and tend to tune into any (or all!) of the true-crime podcasts, then you’ve probably…
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Lazy Baker Gadgets
Whether you’re an excellent baker or you’re like, really bad at it, we can all agree that baking is certainly a science,…
The Notorious Wizard of Menlo Park
Admittedly we’ve gotten caught up in a number of podcasts and documentaries all about Elizabeth Holmes. If you aren’t familiar, Elizabeth Holmes…
Our Bodies Are as Weird as They Are Amazing and We Have the Facts to Prove It
There are a lot of things that go on inside of our bodies that we never knew about or we simply weren’t…
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