“Humans are a somewhat peculiar species, with unusual distinguishing characteristics. In this evolutionary account, we examine the fascinating origins behind perplexing, incredible or highly valued human adaptations. We will explore why we blush, how our ‘advanced’ body form stem from delayed maturation, and the origin of the human chin.” w/ photos

“Over the years, several enterprising companies and individuals lured by the same dream have made their own jetpacks – some more successfully than others, but all with the same big idea. Here’s a list of seven such jetpacks that managed to get off the ground.” w/ photos

“No one’s sure why it’s such an ever-present property, or why the mathematics behind it seem to permeate everything around us — but the ten examples below prove that it’s definitely there. Just be warned: once you’re aware of it, you’ll likely have an uncontrollable urge to look for symmetry in everything you see.” w/ photos

“It’s the status quo for many Americans, but who says real life needs to play out like a board game? Or that there’s only one path to happiness, and it requires 2.33 children and a four-bedroom Colonial in the suburbs? Maybe, just maybe, some of real life’s most important decisions are wildly overrated. Before you take out tens of thousands of dollars in student loans (this ain’t Monopoly money) or propose to your high school sweetheart, consult our list of the top 10 life decisions that may not pay off.” w/ photos

“In today’s pill-popping culture, it’s almost an involuntary reflex to reach straight for the meds whenever something ails us in the slightest. But it turns out there are other, unexpected ways to reduce pain, and we’re not referring to your grandpa’s preferred method of ‘suck that shit up like we used to back before the world transformed into one giant pussy.” So for some easy pain reduction, remember to…” w/ photos

“If any company exists long enough, they’re inevitably going to inspire rumors and innuendo that they may not be proud of. However, some companies, like Coca-Cola, seem to attract those stories more than others. If corporations were truly people, as Mitt Romney insisted they were, they would all gather round in a bar, and listen to Mr. Coke regale all the wild, yet shockingly true, tales told about him. Such as…” w/ photos

“A drug is a substance which may have medicinal, intoxicating, performance enhancing or other effects when taken or put into a human body or the body of another animal and is not considered a food or exclusively a food… Drug abuse is a very common problem in most countries so it seemed like a good topic for a list. This is a list of ten of the most abused drugs and the effects they have on people.” w/ photos

“Everyday we chow down on food produced from plants that carry deadly poisons. Most of the time we don’t need to be concerned with this as the mass production of fruit and vegetables ensures that we are usually safe, but from time to time people accidentally kill themselves by unwittingly eating the wrong part of a plant. In order to ensure that this never happens to you, I have put together a list of the most commonly seen poisons that we come in to contact with in our kitchens.” w/ photos

“Star Trek presents us with a glittering, hopeful future full of worldwide peace and cooperation, scientific achievement, and universal discovery. It’s a utopian society wherein all races and genders are considered equal. However, there are some horrible implications behind all the awesome technology and progressive ideology that are never addressed, probably because they make everyone in Star Trek look like incompetent goofs, closeted racists, or burgeoning sociopaths.” w/ photos

“Fads are almost never a good thing, but rarely are they ever truly harmful. We dump a few hundred bucks into Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, or Rubik’s Cubes, and then the craze is over and we put all that crap in a shoebox to confuse our future grandchildren. However, some fads have poisoned thousands, started wars, and enslaved entire nations, all for the sake of some dumbass thing people wanted to ride, wear, or eat.” w/ photos