People like using pistols, rifles, and various other weapons. In fact, there are over one billion firearms in the world, with over 85% owned by private individuals, 13% by the military, and around 2% owned by law enforcement agencies. Yet, despite such a vast number of firearms, no one has attempted to shoot in space. Okay, okay correction of slightly incorrect statement. In...

Mathematics is an extremely interesting field, even though our schooling system often leads many of us to develop a big dislike for math from an early age. We were taught that we needed to solve various equations without understanding why. What's the purpose behind all of that? Well, the main reason (and often the only one), was to get a relatively...

An IQ of 100 is considered average, and anything above 130 is considered gifted. But what would an IQ of 500 or even 1000 look like? It's difficult to imagine, considering only several people in the world scored around 200. So if someone were to have an IQ of 500 or 1000, they would possess an exceptional ability to process information and...

By some estimates, there are around 129,864,880 books in the world. That's an astonishing number, and as per UNESCO 2.2 million books are published every year. In recent times this number has been growing significantly as many people can self-publish their books via Amazon KDP publishing or via some other online platforms. Yet the question remains - what is the longest...

By 2030, the world will most certainly have undergone significant changes, both in terms of technology and culture. Namely, the rapid advancement of technology will make its biggest gains in the last 20 years. So let’s see which trends will continue, which will discontinue, and how will everything play out. One major trend that is likely to continue into 2030 is the...

Ticks are small animals (arachnids) that feed on the blood of other animals, including humans. And while they are certainly annoying creatures to many, they actually play a role in the ecosystem. Some would say - even important role. However, have you ever wondered what would happen if ticks went extinct? This question may seem dumb, but it is worth considering the...