25 Deadliest Diseases In Human History

As violent as we can be towards one another, throughout history the biggest executioner of the human race has been deadly disease. Whether it was the Black Death in 14th century Europe or Malaria in present day Africa, the loss of human life and cost to society has been astronomical. These are the 25 deadliest...

25 Most Extensive Metro Systems In The World

Measuring the most extensive metro system in the world isn’t as cut and dry as it seems. First off, what exactly constitutes a metro? Does it have to be underground? And do we count the number of stations or the length of the track? Generally the two follow one another closely but not always. For...

25 Facts About Dreams That Won’t Put You To Sleep

Humans have been trying to figure out the meanings of their dreams since the beginning of time. In the past, dreams have been interpreted as omens of the future, representations of reality, and even divine messages from the gods. Even though we think of dreams today in more scientific terms, a lot of us are...

25 Incredible Camouflaged Animals

While some animals are so dangerous that they don’t require hiding their presence, others rely on deception and camouflage to prevent themselves from meeting a fateful end at the hands (or the jaws) of one of their predators. See if you can spot any of these 25 incredible camouflaged animals hiding out in their natural...

25 Amazing Images With An Electron Microscope

We live in a world that is not only enormously big, but also infinitesimally small. Of course, unless you’re one of the rich curious types you’ve probably never taken the time to buy a million dollar scanning electron microscope in order to appreciate its miniature wonders. Fortunately for us however, government funded scientists have done...

25 Smallest Things In The Universe

As humans we tend to be obsessed with things that are big. Whether it’s a car, a house, or a bank account it seems that the bigger the better. Today, however, we’re going to take a look at things that aren’t very big at all. In fact, some are so small that they only exist...

25 Most Perpetuating Weight Loss Myths

What is a weight loss myth? It is a false or a semi-false belief about losing weight. Myths evolve around a true concept, a principle. As the time goes by, the initial true concept undergoes a change and transforms to a false statement—the myth. While this change can be slight, it can affect your weight...

25 Crazy Facts About Sharks You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Cue the Jaws music. Like the Olympics, Shark Week 2012 has come and gone. Although  sharks may have a hard time distinguishing between friends and food, they’re still the kings of the ocean. In honor of Shark Week 2012, here are 25 crazy facts about sharks you can sink your teeth into. 25 Expensive Dental...