Is calling someone a "weeb" rude or just playful banter? We explore the word's history, how its meaning has evolved, and whether it's still considered offensive today.
The Fermi Paradox explores why, in a galaxy filled with stars and potentially habitable planets, we still haven’t detected alien civilizations. Discover the theories that try to explain the cosmic silence.
Explore the four types of alien civilizations based on energy usage — from planetary control to galaxy-spanning empires. Discover where humanity stands and what it would take to level up.
Could thousands of alien civilizations be thriving quietly across the Milky Way? Explore why the galaxy might be teeming with life — and why Earth could be too isolated or uninteresting for a visit.
We spent over a year hunting down the truth behind the viral claim that your blood vessels can wrap around the world twice. What we found will blow your mind—and maybe your trust in internet "facts."
Before the internet, there was Teletext — a blocky, text-based information system beamed through your TV. Discover how it revolutionized media, why it faded, and how fans are keeping it alive.
The .ZIP file format is used around the world—but its origins are steeped in controversy, rivalry, and lawsuits. Discover how Phil Katz, SEA, and a bitter BBS war gave birth to the most iconic file format in history.
Discover the real-world botanical inspirations behind every Grass-type Pokémon! A botanist breaks down the science, myths, and nature behind your favorite leafy creatures, from Bulbasaur to Eldegoss.