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Controversy still surrounds the explosion and sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which signalled US intervention in the Cuban War of Independence with the rallying cry “Remember The Maine!”
Constructed over 1,200 years ago from a single rock formation, the Kailasa Temple is remarkable for its size, architecture, and unique building process.
Established over a century ago by Marcus Garvey, the Pan African Flag remains a potent emblem, serving as a testament to African unity, heritage, and resilience. This enduring symbol resonates, echoing solidarity across generations and continents.
Have you ever tried to pluck a word from memory and it just doesn’t come to mind? The term can often seem within our grasp but tantalisingly beyond reach. Meet lethologica.
German-American athlete George Eyser won six Olympic medals in one day, and did it all with a wooden leg. So whatever happened to him?
Lucky Diamond Rich is a street artist and performer from New Zealand. He also happens to be the world’s most tattooed person.
The zunzuncito, or bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird on Earth, brings with its diminutive stature a mix of advantages and disadvantages. Size becomes both a strength and a challenge for this remarkable avian species.
The Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko, native to Madagascar, is renowned for its artful mimicry, resembling a dead leaf. Despite its small size and rare reproduction, its evolved coloration and physical adaptations help it thrive. Threatened by the pet trade, its survival remains a matter of speculation.
Every winter, Lost Lake Oregon drains through a mysterious hole, the origin of which has baffled scientists for years.
Dondurma is thought to have originated in Maraş, Turkey, which is why it’s also called “Turkish ice cream,” though it is also found in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A parasitic marine isopoda, the tongue eating louse makes its way inside the fish’s mouth, where it attaches to the tongue—all while undergoing a sex change.
You’ve heard of The Muppets. But have you heard of Wilkins and Wontkins? These two early Muppets characters featured in commercials for Wilkins Coffee in the 1950s.
Kopi luwak, otherwise known as “cat poop coffee,” is the world’s most expensive coffee. But there’s a dark side to the industry, which has been criticized in recent years.
The oakleaf or dead leaf butterfly, a renowned master of camouflage, epitomizes nature’s ingenuity. When its wings are shut, it expertly mimics a withered leaf, evading predators with remarkable precision, exemplifying the art of self-preservation.
As the planet’s largest spider, the Goliath birdeater, or bird-eating spider, seldom lives up to its name, favoring small rodents, amphibians, and insects over avian prey.
Cotton Candy grapes are a taste sensation but the path to cotton candy enlightenment was an arduous journey. From ten thousand plants, just one was selected.
The Countess of Castiglione would use her beauty to seduce a monarch and influence the formation of Italy. However, her true legacy was her pioneering work in photography.
Dead skin cells, pet hair and carpet fibres are part of the cornucopia of ingredients that make up dust. No surprises there, but could dust have a sinister side?
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