Why is it so hard to design a better paper cup?
(via The Week) You go to the coffee shop and take your coffee to go. You enjoy your drink, then
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Month: August 2018
The Mystical Boiling River of the Amazon
(via Great Big Story) When Andrés Ruzo was a boy, his grandfather would tell him tales of a mythical city
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10 Movies That Were Meant To Have Sequels But Never Got Them
(via Listverse) Hollywood loves a sequel. When a movie is a hit, it’s almost a sure thing that there will be
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How the Emperor’s New Toy Gave Way to Your Car
(via Great Big Story) While many in history lay claim to inventing the first “self-propelled vehicle,” Beijing’s Forbidden City may
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Gangkhar Puensum: The Highest Unclimbed Mountain in the World
(via Amusing Planet) Gangkhar Puensum is the highest mountain in Bhutan, and at 7,570 meters, it is the 40th highest
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10 Wagers That Helped Shape History
(via Listverse) We should never underestimate the spirit of competition. Throughout history, a wager has often proven to be that
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10 Delightful Facts About Alan Alda
(via Mental Floss) America’s funniest military doctor is now America’s funniest great-grandfather—a perpetually vibrant screen presence who’s still crafting memorable
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The British Quarry That Hid Van Gogh, da Vinci and Rembrandt
(via Amusing Planet) For four years, a disused slate quarry in a remote mountain in North Wales became home to
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10 Lies About Dogs We All Believe
(via Listverse) Understanding the unique and sometimes confusing behaviors and characteristics of dogs plays a large part in our ability
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10 Still-Unsolved Mysteries From Unsolved Mysteries
(via Mental Floss) Unsolved Mysteries, which premiered in January 1987, captivated viewers with tales of peculiar cold cases, missing persons,
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No Roads, No Cars, Just Boats
(via Great Big Story) Most of us town-and-city dwellers spend our days pounding hard, paved ground. But in Giethoorn, Holland,
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10 Coincidences That Helped Shape US History
(via Listverse) Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. Other times, if it weren’t for bad luck, we’d have
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