Edwin Hubble once called IC 10 “one of the most curious objects in the sky,” and new observations of the extremely faint, lightweight dwarf galaxy are giving scientists new clues about how populations of stars are born. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

With its thin atmosphere and scant moisture, Mars is often largely cloud-free. But new observations reveal clouds of dry ice thick enough to cast significant shadows on the red planet. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Mapping one of the flattest parts of the planet will help satellite calibration. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

These are very curious cats picked by sbalaciu 1 year ago

As we near year’s end, we’re re-posting a few heavily commented-upon posts from earlier in 2007. Here’s one of our favorites, from October. I took a course last semester called “Research Methods and Theory.” It was as exciting as it sounds. I would much rather have been taking one of these 12 classes. From pop culture to maple syrup, these aren’t your average l... read full post picked by leopoldogolba 9 months ago

The most comprehensive collection of strange things from around the world. Includes many awesome explorations of abandoned buildings, ghost towns, and many other strange but intriguing collections.

I've lost hours thanks to this site. picked by donteatpoop 10 months ago

Click on top of the map to visualize the images in that region of the visual dictionary. picked by leopoldogolba 9 months ago

As anyone with a knack for clichés knows, necessity is the mother of invention. However, it could also be said that while good inventions are often the product of necessity, great inventions are accidental. To demonstrate the importance of serendipity, we’ve put together a list of 10 examples of unintentional discoveries that too often we find ourselves taking for granted. In no particu... read full post picked by leopoldogolba 8 months ago

Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. Our site now contains over 18 thousand award-winning Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

Ever meet a person who somehow fit their name, like a beach bunny named Sandy or an emcee named Mike? Cool, isn’t it? Well, here is a run down of notable guys named d**k who turned out to be the personification of their given name. Once hidden in the mists of time, we invite them to stand tall, proud...erect…knowing that their name has thrust them into the tight, wet hall of history. picked by leopoldogolba 9 months ago

You may have heard the curious story this week of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is supposed to make sure thousands of everyday consumer products don't pose unnecessary dangers. Given the spate of recent high-profile recalls, Congress has just discovered there's too much work for the agency's paltry staff of 400, and is now considering a law to beef up its work force Curiously, the... read full post picked by dollyllama 11 months ago

Lockheed Martin's advanced Skunk Works unit is designing the next generation of supersonic aircraft -- a luxury private jet that will travel at Mach 1.8. It may seem curious that domestic supersonic travel doesn’t already exist, but it’s been the pesky sonic boom that accompanies supersonic flight that has prevented development in this area -- until now. picked by polycat 1 month ago

"The Armadillo Lizard adopts a curious defensive posture when threatened by rolling itself up like an Armadillo, with its tail tightly held in its jaws, presenting a spiny ring to the predator and protecting the softer, vulnerable belly area." picked by super 8 months ago

curious way to type some words picked by leopoldogolba 10 months ago

“Guys, it is a tough world out there, but if you really want to accomplish something with your life, stay far, far away from these videos. Don’t open them, don’t get curious, don’t even click on the links that even your close friends may send you. If you do, you may be sorry.” picked by TheArtofLife 4 months ago

The 46-year-old actor arrived Thursday at the United Nations, joking and shaking hands and repeating "Hi guys!" as he stepped past hundreds of curious U.N. employees.

*Normally I don't post celebrity stuff but I have never wanted war to break out on my front lawn more.... picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

I was reading through Harbor-Freight's catelog, and came across this. After digging my poor mind back out of the gutter, I'm now curious as to exactly why I'd need a 2+ horsepower 16" vibrator when contructing a house. Can someone explain it to me?
As if that wasn't enough, there's also a company named "Wacker" that makes the IR-FUN vibrator. Yes, it's construction equipment. picked by Skippii 11 months ago

Home of "How Much Is Inside?" Ever curious about exactly HOW MUCH ramen is in a brick? Me neither! But these guys were, and they went to great lengths to find out. Tons of other "How Much" adventures are available for your time-wasting pleasure. Science projects like, "What is the best way to prevent backwash in your drink?" picked by RowanGrey 6 months ago

A hard-hitting investigative news program that goes where others fear to probe. picked by mikella86 1 year ago

This is a brilliant list of unimportant knowledge that you may have never really been curious about, but now you are happy to know. picked by Muppetmaker 8 months ago