Plant sap that blows bubbles
Few simple joys compare to blowing iridescent bubbles into the air on a sunny day. Now imagine a plant oozing with natural bubble solution, needing only a gentle breath to send orbs floating skyward. This real-life bubble factory exists in the form of the aptly named bubble bush.
5 Fascinating Facts about Valentine’s Day
On February 14, 1400, King Charles VI of France established the High Court of Love, also known as "a cour amoureuse." The court was designed to...
Steve Wozniak, Apple’s co-founder, prank-called the Vatican
Before revolutionizing personal computing and becoming the storied co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak found his technological thrill seeking landing him in trouble. Long fascinated by electronics and pranks, the young Woz once attempted an ambitious gambit - phreaking a call with the Pope while posing as Henry Kissinger.
The young girl that named Pluto
In 1930's Oxford, breakfast conversations between grandparents and their grandchildren weren't usually front-page news. But for Venetia Burney, a bright-eyed student, one such conversation would etch her name in the annals of history. This young girl, residing amidst the cobblestone streets and towering spires of Oxford, was about to play a key role in the narrative of the universe.
