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What If the Oceans Disappeared? The Terrifying Scientific Reality
We take the oceans for granted. They’re just there, a massive, blue background to our beach vacations and sushi dinners. But the oceans cover 70% of our planet's surface. They hold over a billion cubic kilometers of water.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
How to Time Travel: 5 Methods According to Science
For a long time, the idea of traveling through time was tucked away in the "fiction" section of the library, right next to wizards and space monsters. But in recent years, the conversation has shifted. With mysterious "time traveler" photos popping up on the internet and physicists like Stephen Hawking weighing in, we have to ask: Is time travel actually possible?
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
Is Human Levitation Real? The Viral Russian Forest Mystery
With superhero movies dominating our screens, it’s only natural that we spend a little too much time thinking about superpowers. But I’m not talking about those bizarre, "niche" talents you see on talent shows, like the guy who can pull a literal airplane with his eyelids.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
Have You Seen This Man? The Surreal Mystery of the World’s Most Common Face
Have you ever woken up with the lingering image of a stranger’s face in your mind? For most of us, these faces fade within minutes. But for thousands of people across the globe, one specific face refuses to leave: a man with thick eyebrows, thinning hair, and a subtle, unreadable smile.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
The World's Most Credible Mermaid Sightings: Myth or Fact?
When I say the word "mermaid," most of us picture a beautiful woman with flowy hair and a shimmering tail. But if we’re being real for a second, a creature living in the ocean would probably look a lot more like a fish, scaly, slimy, and maybe a bit slippery. Their hair definitely wouldn't be salon-perfect after soaking in saltwater for a lifetime!
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
The Hitomi Satellite and the Final Secret of Black Holes
Space exploration is often a game of incredible triumphs and heartbreaking losses. On February 17th, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched a $273 million satellite called Hitomi. It was designed to be an astronomical powerhouse, an observatory in space capable of capturing X-rays that usually escape detection on Earth.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
The Deepest Hole on Earth: Why We Stopped Digging Toward Hell
You know that colorful diagram of the Earth’s layers you’ve been staring at since third grade? The one with the crust, mantle, and core that looks like a giant jawbreaker? Well, here’s a reality check: we aren’t actually 100% sure that’s how it works.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
The Billion Dollar Secret: Inside the World’s Richest (and Deadliest) Temple
In a world that has been around for thousands of years, it’s a bit naive to think our ancestors didn't leave anything behind. We like to think we know everything about our history, but what about the ancient knowledge lost to time? Is it our job to dig up every secret, or were some things buried for a reason?
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
NASA’s Arctic Mystery: What Are the Beaufort Sea Ice Circles?
In the world of the unexplained, we’ve seen it all: crop circles in England, fairy circles in the desert, and even bizarre craters on Mars. But a new mystery has emerged from one of the most remote places on Earth: the Arctic.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
The Pentagon’s Secret Videos: Are UFOs Finally “Official”?
For decades, the idea of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) was relegated to the fringes of late-night talk shows and sci-fi conventions. Believers suspected the military was hiding the truth, while the "powers that be" remained silent.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
Methods For Contacting The Dead. Content Warning.
Death is the ultimate mystery. No matter how much we accumulate in life, cars, houses, and money, we all eventually face that final destination. For most of us, the idea of "the end" is just a wall of blackness. But throughout history, people have gone to extreme lengths to peek behind the curtain.
By Areeba Umaira day ago in FYI
