A shark that had been thought to be extinct for over 100 years began showing up in fish markets throughout the Middle East in 2008.

The topic of a well-preserved corpse known as the “Italian Bride” which became a tourist attraction is discussed by writer Randal A. Burd, Jr.

Those who enjoy drinking Coca-Cola, commonly referred to as “Coke,” have likely heard the rumor at one point or another that the soft drink used to contain cocaine. It would be understandable for the savvy reader to dismiss this rumor as yet another urban legend, likely based on the beverage’s unique name....

It is a fairly common understanding that many drugs used in modern times, whether for recreation or to treat illnesses, have their origins in the plant and animal kingdoms. The nature of a certain plant or creature, when ingested, to produce a desirous effect on the human body was often discovered long...

“As far as it is possible to do so, these two wonderful vessels are designed to be unsinkable.” – marketing brochure for the Titanic and the Olympic

The technology-driven classrooms of today are a stark contrast to the learning environments of the 1980s. Students are currently taught interactive lessons on Smart Boards, use Google for much of their research, and take standardized tests in computer labs equipped with the latest hardware and software. But long before the Internet and...

When you hear plastic surgery mentioned, likely the first associations that come to mind are face lifts, breast augmentation, and tummy tucks. However, plastic surgery is much more than just aesthetic changes in appearance. Most plastic surgery involves restoring form and function to damaged tissue. The adjective “plastic” has a Greek origin...

Some may say that bad predictions are almost as entertaining as correct ones. Below is an assortment of various predictions from decades past about what our forefathers thought life would be like in our time. Some were surprisingly accurate, while others humorously missed the mark.