How R.E.M. Got Their Name
The most commonly accepted theory for how R.E.M. got their name is that Stipe picked R.E.M. at random from the…
Strange Details About The Planet Venus
One mystery of Venus that may be solved is the speed of its atmosphere. According to Space.com, the planet’s upper…
The Seemingly Innocent Child’s Toy That Germany Banned As A Concealed Surveillance Device
At the time the various watchdogs called out Genesis Toys, the company’s general manager, Peter Magalhaes, told CNET that My…
How Humphrey Bogart Took A Stand During The Hollywood Red Scare
The first day Humphrey Bogart and the other Hollywood heavy hitters, dubbed the “glamour brigade” by the press (per “Show…
How wildfires are started — and how to stop them
WRITTEN BY Fátima Fátima is Ecosia’s Video Editorial Lead. She thinks in many Sprachen. Every year, wildfires cause CO2 emissions…
THEJUICE | Independent State Legislature Theory
In which we launch the new Juice Media Podcast format for Season 3, and talk about SCOTUS and its ruling…
The Scientific Reason Meditation Helped Save So Many Lives During The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
In 2018, heavy rainfall flooded the Tham Luang caves and trapped a youth soccer team in Thailand. The 12 boys…
The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
With Rebecca Atkinson’s discovery about Cathay Williams’ death in 1911, the long journey to finding her whole story has ended.…
Michael Jordan’s Rare Awful Performance Is Still The Worst In NBA History
Get your Crying Jordan memes ready … Michael Jordan’s status as an all-time worst performer didn’t take place in any…
Why The ‘Shadows’ Moon Landing Conspiracy Makes No Sense
Theories that the moon landing was all an elaborate show put on by the government were inevitable, though when they…
Honest Government Ad | US Supreme Court 🇺🇸
The US Supreme Court has made an ad, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. ✨ feat. special guest @Pixelsmixel 👉…
The Cultural Legacy Of The Mummified Māori Heads, Toi Moko
In 2007, representatives from the British Museum went to New Zealand to discuss repatriation requests and found that it wasn’t…
One Of Dr. Seuss’ First Books Was Definitely Not Meant For Kids
Perhaps Lord Coventry, Lady Godiva, and Peeping Tom would have preferred it if Theodor Seuss Geisel hadn’t tried to restore their…
How Scientists Are Able To Determine The Age Of Fossils
The Australian Museum explains that fossils are unearthed through the process of erosion. Simply put, when the rocks are weathered…
From LA to London: why we’re planting urban trees
WRITTEN BY Tarn Tarn is a freelance content writer exploring how to create a thriving, just future worth living for.…
The Long History Behind The Name Cohen
We can pinpoint the origins of the last name Kohan to the Old Testament, specifically Numbers 17: 8-9, in the…
Gene Kelly Credited An Unexpected Sport For His Unique Dancing Skills
According to Encyclopedia of World Biography, Kelly hailed from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1912, the middle of five…
The Carbon Almanac: climate facts that lead to action
WRITTEN BY Joshi Joshi is Ecosia’s content lead. He likes this planet. Seth Godin is an Internet pioneer, bestselling author,…