Greek philosophy is certainly one of the most influential intellectual traditions in the world. It has shaped the way we think about ethics, politics, metaphysics, and much more. And while there have been literally hundreds of Greek philosophers, there are some who stand out as particularly famous and influential. So, in this article, we will explore the top five most important...
Is there anything more curious and interesting than ultra-old living things (or organisms) on Earth? Well, luckily, the world is full of amazing living things (or organisms), some of which have been around for thousands of years. And so, in this article, we will explore the world's top 10 oldest living things. First, we’ll start with a summary table and then we’ll...
The Moon is a constant presence in our sky, but have you ever wondered what would happen if it were to crash into Earth? The sole idea of a celestial body colliding with our planet may seem silly but it is an interesting thought experiment. However, this would not be the only time some planet hit the Earth. Namely, as we've...
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...
