Ever since a primitive ancestor constructed the first rough shelter out of branches and rocks, humanity has been fascinated by architecture and construction. As civilizations continued to build larger and ever more ambitious projects, the consequences of poor engineering increased at an exponential rate and caused events that led us to compile this list of… Read More »
In an age where information technology is growing at an increasingly exponential rate, news stories of computer-based crimes are becoming a daily occurrence. Computer hacking is no longer an exclusively underground concept. To highlight its mainstream notoriety, here are five of the most high-profile computer hacking cases of recent times: 5. Robert Tappan Morris… Read More »
Modern cities today are extremely vulnerable to future disasters. However, they have so many systems to address regular daily needs that most residents end up having a false sense of security living in these urban, dense areas. Here are 5 major future disasters to happen in modern cities sooner rather than later: 5. Bad… Read More »
Auctions have always been known for the bizarre auction items that often go up for bid. Some items are odder than others, however, and deserve special mention. What follows are six of the strangest items ever put up for auction. Some were sold while others had the auctions pulled or otherwise interrupted. All of them are… Read More »
As our need for energy increases, we must look for renewable sources that harness natural power if we hope to save our planet. Cleaner sources of energy are available, though perhaps not as convenient as more traditional sources. Here are the top 10 renewable sources of energy currently available: 10. Tidal Power Tidal energy… Read More »
The way movies tell it, Robin Hood was the first “Chugger”, with his stealing from the rich to give to the poor shtick. However, if you go back a bit, Robin Hood was less like a medieval Bono and more like an actual outlaw, in that he killed a bunch of people and stole stuff…. Read More »
