17 Species Named After Star Wars Characters
(via Mental Floss) There are Star Wars fans everywhere, including among the scientists who study life on Earth. When these
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Month: July 2020
The Japanese Seabirds Who Fish for the Emperor
(via Atlas Obscura) With only nine master fishermen left, a centuries-old tradition is at risk.
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Top 10 Incredible Stories From The Birth Of Ancient Egypt
(via Listverse) Why did the Egyptians turn their dead into mummies and inter their pharaohs in large tombs? How did
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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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How Hurricanes Have Shaped the Course of U.S. History
(via Smithsonian) A new book examines the 500-year record of devastating storms affecting the nation’s trajectory
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How 8 Famous Writers Chose Their Pen Names
(via Mental Floss) Some pen names are fairly well-known for what they are. Most people know that Mark Twain was
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The Same Scientist Invented Cool Whip, Pop Rocks, Tang and Jell-O
(via Great Big Story) William A. Mitchell was the greatest junk food chemist to ever live. Yes, that’s quite a
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Around the World in Summer Treats That You Can Make at Home
(via Atlas Obscura) Stay in and chill out with recipes for a historic Indian noodle dessert, Japanese fruit sandwiches, and
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How to Build a Sandcastle
(via Smithsonian) World-record-holding sand sculptor Ted Siebert gives some tips for amateur builders looking to hone their skills this summer
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The Poisonous Mushroom Finnish People Love to Eat
(via Great Big Story) False morel mushrooms are poisonous and potentially lethal if not prepared properly. Still, people in Finland
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The Relocation of Abu Simbel Temples
(via Amusing Planet) Hundreds of towns and villages have perished due to massive earth-moving projects such as the construction of
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How Dinosaurs Raised Their Young
(via Smithsonian) New research into eggshells and nesting sites help paleontologists unravel the family lives of the Mesozoic
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