Operation Vegetarian: The British Anthrax Plan of WWII
During WWII the British military devised a plan to drop anthrax on German cattle but first they tested it out on several dozen sheep… it didn’t end well
The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth
In the 19th century there were several reports of exploding teeth but while it’s still a mystery today, what are some theories as to what was going on?
The Facts on The ‘Soap Opera Virus’ of 2006
In Portugal, 2006 hundreds of students came down with an inexplicable virus. Soon, medical officials found a link between their symptoms and a popular teen drama.
The Facts on The Joker’s Laughing Disorder
Todd Phillips’ 2019 The Joker took a grounded approach to the character including looking at a real-life condition to explain his iconic laugh. But what exactly is Pseudobulbar Affect?
The Facts on Walking Corpse Syndrome (Cotard’s Delusion)
Our brains can be pretty terrifying, it can even make you think you’re a walking corpse an illness known as Cotard’s Delusion, but what exactly is going on here?
The Facts on Brain Freeze
Turns out you can’t eat ice cream like a maniac despite really wanting to because your brain will turn on you. Or is it actually something else causing pain? Learn all about “brain” freeze today!
Do Carrots Actually Help Your Eyesight?
You may have heard carrots help your eyesight or maybe you know it’s a myth, but do you know where it started? Put down that carrot cuz maybe there is some truth in that myth after all.
How Long Could Wolverine Live?
How old is Wolverine? How long could Wolverine live? Could he live longer without his adamantium skin? Let’s use science and math to find out!
The Facts on Alien Hand Syndrome
Imagine your hand having a mind of its own, doing whatever it wants whenever it wants. This is real life for some people suffering from Alien Hand Syndrome… and it’s not fun.
The Rest Cure That Created “The Yellow Wallpaper”
In the late 19th century famed neurologist Doctor Silas Weir Mitchell introduced a cure to a multitude of different ailments. Unfortunately misogyny and traditional gender roles influenced how he treated men and women differently, treatments that led to death and psychological breakdowns.
The Mysterious Sweating Sickness
During the 15th and 16th century a mysterious disease swept through London multiple times killing many within hours. The disease caused fear in many including King Henry VIII who ran at the thought of getting infected. Today we still don't know what caused it or how it stopped.
How a Fake Epidemic Saved Thousands
Two doctors during World War II used science to create a fake epidemic in order to save lives.
The Sleeping Disease That Made Living Statues
A new mysterious disease dubbed "The Sleeping Sickness" emerged in 1917 yet much about it is unknown today, partly due to the fact it was overshadowed by the much deadlier Spanish Flu