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8 Fun Facts About the Fossa
The upcoming version of Ubuntu is codenamed “Focal Fossa,” the latest in a long list of software tools and programming languages named after animals. But what is a fossa, anyway?
4 Insane Things Humans Have Survived
Life can seem pretty hard, even on an ordinary day. You might be contending with work stress, a dwindling bank account, or growing relationship problems. Getting through those challenges is difficult enough—but there’s usually no question that you’ll make it in the end.
11 Common Misconceptions about the Ancient Greeks
Considering their story dates back to the eighth century BCE, we know a lot about the ancient Greeks. But, from the Greeks themselves to the Romans to Zack Snyder, the waters have been well muddied for the sake of popular culture.
9 Crazy Defense Mechanisms Used by Plants
Plants may not be able to do math or post on Instagram, but that doesn’t mean they can’t protect themselves in complex, or even crazy ways. From thorns to chemical cries for help, check out some of the wild ways that plants keep herbivores at bay.
Vampires: The History Behind the Myth
From Lestat to Edward, vampires have intrigued us all the way back to tales of Dracula and his origins. But which of those origins could be true? Where did the idea of a bloodsucker biting necks come from?
6 Famous Inventors Who Didn’t Invent the Thing They’re Famous For
In today’s world, inventors are among the most revered people of all. We almost can’t help but admire someone who came up with a useful app or created a cool tech solution to a common problem.
