Call it pee-cycling. Just in case people thought airline food was inedible: Astronauts on future missions to the Moon and Mars could subsist on a brand new “space food” that is concocted from thin air and urine, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced. “This project aims at developing a key resource which will allow us … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote valley in Cyprus, and the uncovered artifacts are believed to date back 2,700 years. A team of German experts initially began excavating in the area … Read more
Let’s talk dark nights, open doors, silver tongues and infinite potential. The New Moon arrives at 11:02 p.m. EST on Monday, May 26th, 2025, at 6 degrees of Gemini. Ruled by Mercury, the trickster planet of the mind and the mouth, ether and matter, this New Moon is the most potent of the year for … Read more
In May 1845, one of England’s most storied naval officers, Sir John Franklin, launched an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. Once thought to be ice-free, the legendary North Pole journey had been mythically described — without any real evidence — as an earthly paradise with palm trees, dragons, and 4-foot-tall pygmies. Forget about blizzards, … Read more
A man spent just £6k [$7,471 USD] traveling to 18 countries — keeping costs down by sleeping in caves. Robert Michelsen, 21, solo travelled around Europe and visited countries including Portugal, Serbia, Croatia and Poland over the course of eight months. He wanted to see the world without “money stopping” him. Robert was frugal with … Read more
Around the world in 80 ways. Feel like your travel idea canteen has run dry? Not to fear — in honor of National Plan for Vacation Day on Tuesday, National Geographic is sharing the 20 “coolest” travel adventures for 2024, ranging from horseback safaris in Kenya to antiquing in the Hudson Valley. “I’m so excited … Read more
It seems that once again “The Simpsons” has predicted the future. In the past, the animated TV show has seemingly prophesied bizarre historical events which actually came to pass, such as Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run and the death of Queen Elizabeth ii. This time, the show may have predicted the disappearance of the OceanGate … Read more
Mike Reiss took extra paper with him to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean in case the deep-sea submersible didn’t return to the surface getting a glimpse of the sunken Titanic last year. Reiss – an Emmy Award-winning writer-producer for “The Simpsons” – descended 13,000 feet with four others inside OceanGate Expedition’s Titan submersible to see … Read more
Video showing an abandoned hotel trashed by vandals has gone viral on social media, with viewers venting about “awful” people who “destroy” private property. The clip was captured last month by a Detroit “urban explorer” known only as Bobby, who posts to TikTok under the handle @tru_explores. Bobby didn’t disclose the name of the hotel, … Read more
It could fill a massive knowledge “gap” on alien life. Researchers flabbergasted the science community after discovering the world’s second largest blue hole in Mexico — which could potentially provide a window into life on other planets. The massive sapphire sinkhole was originally discovered in 2021, but was only documented recently in the scientific journal … Read more
A pair of TikTokers had their spirits lifted after going viral with this secret treasure. Social media is raising its proverbial glass to one man who discovered a secret cellar beneath his two-centuries-old home, containing several bottles of aged liquor. Luca Hillier and his friend Tom shared a video of their findings earlier this month … Read more
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Midnight Club.The Midnight Club is all about death. By following a group of terminal patients living the last months of their lives in a hospice, series creators Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong explore the existential dread of contemplating the oblivion that awaits us at the grave. It’s … Read more