Our use of invention, or the innovation of changing an object or process in new ways, may be what truly defines us as a species. Every now and then something is invented that changes the essence of our lives in a small way. Over time, this made us unique among animals. … Read more
There are museums of history, art and science all over the world. Some of the most famous include the Louvre, the Smithsonian, and the San Francisco Exploratorium. But there are as many strange museums as there are famous museums in the world. The weirder the museum the better to make it onto this list. … Read more
Savantism is a neurological condition caused by autism – with a twist. “Savants” used to be called “Idiot-Savants” because in the past those born with this disorder were committed to mental institutions for their atypical social behavior. Over the years, acting “abnormal” became less taboo, and it became clear that these unusual individuals made up … Read more
5. David Gilmour Gilmour became famous for playing guitar in Pink Floyd. This “replacement” guitarist exceeded expectations and helped shape Pink Floyd’s unique sound. You can always expect the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up when you hear one of his solos – whether you’re listening for the first … Read more
From guitar faces to different types of axes, here are the 5 Greatest Guitar Players. Narrowing down the talent that has blessed our ears over the years to a 10-man roster is as difficult as choosing which limbs to lose or keep. The list is by no means definitive, but it accurately conveys the uniqueness … Read more
5. Claudius Hamlet’s uncle. And stepfather. See, he killed Hamlet’s father (King of Denmark) and made good with the queen so he could become king. He then hired Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to kill Hamlet, and when that didn’t work, he told Laertes about Hamlet, whose father Hamlet accidentally killed. They devise a scheme for … Read more
5. Archie Griffin Only one player in college football history has won the Heisman Trophy more than once, and that honor belongs to former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin. Griffin rushed for more than 1,300 yards in each of his last three seasons in Columbus, Ohio, becoming the first player to lead the … Read more
While only a fraction of those who played college football eventually played on Sundays, there were plenty of “sure” bets that didn’t live up to expectations or simply failed due to injury or lack of talent. Here is a top 5 list of college football players who are considered NFL busts. Hut, hut, walk! … Read more