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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 Umairabout 16 hours 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 Umairabout 16 hours 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 Umairabout 17 hours 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 Umairabout 17 hours 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 Umairabout 17 hours 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 Umairabout 17 hours ago in FYI
National Popcorn Day: Celebrating the Snack That Never Lets Us Down
National Popcorn Day doesn’t get the hype of Thanksgiving or the marketing budget of Valentine’s Day, but it absolutely deserves respect. Celebrated every year on January 19, it honors one of the most reliable, democratic snacks ever invented. Popcorn doesn’t care if you’re rich or broke, watching an Oscar contender or a trashy reality marathon. It shows up, does its job, and asks very little in return.
By Lawrence Lease8 days ago in FYI
