You could believe (or prefer to believe) that if an airplane's engine fails, its aerodynamic features could let you descend to safety. On the other side, helicopters have a really bulky appearance. So, if the engine were shut off in the middle of flight, you might definitely anticipate some ugly outcomes. Last year, Neil deGrasse Tyson tweeted something to the effect of, … [Read more...] about A Man Turned off a Helicopter’s Engine in Midflight to Make a Point
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A 60% Chance Exists That Climate Change Will Make Human Infectious Diseases Worse
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, 58 percent of the 375 recognized infectious illnesses that plague mankind globally can be made worse by climate change. Increased temperatures and other severe climatic threats were found to exacerbate 218 diseases brought on by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The authors of the research … [Read more...] about A 60% Chance Exists That Climate Change Will Make Human Infectious Diseases Worse
Seeing These Photos Will Make You Want To Recycle Everything!
A stunning number of environmental disasters have been created as a result of man's unsustainable pursuit for a better living with little regard for the environment, from oil spills to overflowing landfills. Currently, pollution is considered to be the leading cause of death, impacting more than 100 million people globally. That's not all, either. Every year, pollution … [Read more...] about Seeing These Photos Will Make You Want To Recycle Everything!
It’s Time To Make Your Day Worse With This Photo Of A Crab With “Teeth”
A crab with human-like "teeth" was recently plucked from the sea by a photographer who posted a photo of the unusual crustacean on Instagram. The image, which sparked outrage in the comments section, shows the crab out of water, displaying what appears to be a row of four human teeth. “Crabs… "There's something both attractive and repulsive about them," said Roman Fedortsov, … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Make Your Day Worse With This Photo Of A Crab With “Teeth”
How To Make Your Home Spider-Proof This Fall
Prepare yourself for a difficult few months, arachnophobes. Your home will turn into a prime hook-up spot for the autumnal spider mating season in the final weeks of September when the summer begins to cool off and damper weather draws in, so you can anticipate a few more eight-legged friends than usual creeping around your walls. If you're afraid of spiders, you've … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Home Spider-Proof This Fall