When people imagine the scariest place on the planet, it may often involve the ocean. The mystery, the sharks, the deep-sea monsters, all of them make the waters an especially dangerous place to live in. Moreover, for much of the history of this planet, this idea has actually been correct. The seas were home to … Read more
If you look in the mirror, you will see a modern human being, but hidden underneath are clues of traits that have existed for millions of years. Our bodies, up to this day, still carry these pieces of a much older story. Some of these features may have come from our mammal genome, primate lineage, … Read more
Around 50 million years ago, if you saw a whale, you probably would not even recognize them. It is because they are not yet the large animals that have come to live in the oceans. Instead, they look more like dogs than the marine mammals they are today. They lived and walked on land, but … Read more
The planet Earth that we often take for granted in today’s world wasn’t always this life-supporting ball of rock. Around 4 billion years ago, the air and atmosphere were nothing like the air we breathe in now. In fact, some models and research suggest that Earth may have even lost most of its early atmosphere … Read more
A lot of people love to collect things, whether it is books, toys, or even expensive items like luxury cars and watches. There are also others who don’t even categorize themselves as collectors, but still subconsciously keep extra food, tools, and cash. This strong urge to accumulate resources is common for a reason. It is … Read more
Think about a recent event that you have lived or heard about. Chances are, dramatic and rare events may have popped up faster in your head than the common ones that we experience every single day. For most people, this would be the case too. Our minds just could easily remember the rare phenomenon better … Read more
Have you ever heard the price of an item for the first time, and then compared the prices of other items to it, even though they may not be the same products? Or have you ever heard from a friend that a specific movie was bad, and while watching it, you notice more of the … Read more
Have you ever caught yourself agreeing with certain information, and then noticing more of that in your life? For example, if you heard that drivers of a specific car brand are bad drivers and you agree with it, you might find yourself noticing more of those behaviors that support this belief. Like if one cuts … Read more
The Devonian Period, more than 375 million years ago, was often referred to as the age of fishes just because of how diverse and rich the ecosystems are underwater and in the world’s oceans. There were large coral reefs that were home to different species, like armored fish and sponge-like sea creatures. But near the … Read more
Long before there were forests that spanned farther than the eye could see, the surface of the Earth was mostly made up of dry rocks and mud. Most of the green life that we are now accustomed to seeing on land was still living in water and the oceans. However, around 470 million years ago, … Read more
