August 2017 - Page 3 of 6

6 Unexpected Consequences of a Solar Eclipse

(via mental floss) Fear ye not, stargazer. That solar eclipse doesn’t mean that you’re going to die, that some higher

(via Popular Mechanics) With all the excitement surrounding today’s solar eclipse, it’s hard to remember this phenomenon can actually be

(via The Atlantic) Today is the day a total solar eclipse will be seen over the continental United States. What

(via Atlas Obscura) It’s not that uncommon re-finding forgotten holiday fruitcake months after the event. More surprising, though, is when

(via Tedium) From soft dough to paper, the world’s definition of a napkin has evolved significantly over the past couple thousand

(via mental_floss) For some, the back to school season makes them incredibly nostalgic. Not for actually going back to school,

(via mental_floss) Achieving fame as a chef requires dedication—even obsession—and the pursuit of fine cuisine can occasionally be dangerous. Whether

(via The Atlantic) For decades, the military made sure soldiers had access to the treat—including spending $1 million on a

(via Popular Mechanics) The story of the Slinky begins with a mechanical engineer, a shipbuilding factory, and a mishap.

(via mental_floss) For nearly 10 years, TV viewers got to experience a journey aboard a cruise ship nearly every Saturday

(via Atlas Obscura) The Woomera Range Complex is South Australia is considered the world’s largest military land base. At close to

(via Great Big Story) Though the giant garter snake looks intimidating (they can reach up to 65 inches in length),