A brief look at Ancient Greece’s love for gambling. — Gambling is a multi-billion dollar industry, with places like Las Vegas essentially building their entire appeal on the activity. Despite its popularity, it is widely considered a vice, with the titular Vegas self-identifying as the “City of Sin.” Surprisingly, the history of gambling goes further back than many realize! The…

The friendship between dogs and humankind goes back a long way. — Most of us can agree that dogs are the most adorable creatures known to humanity. The serotonin boost you get after petting a dog is unparalleled. For decades dogs have served as loyal companions. Countless studies state that spending time with dogs can have multiple benefits for human health. The…

A brief look at countries with the highest number of Jewish deaths during WWII. — The Holocaust is the most well-documented genocide in history, with a plethora of evidence giving us certainty about its scale and the gruesome details of the tragedy. A surprising aspect of the Holocaust is the country of origin of the Jews that were murdered. The uninitiated may believe that most…

One of the most hated personalities in today’s world. — Kim Jong-Un is the youngest dictator and one of the most influential leaders in the world. When Kim Jong II died in 2011 of a heart attack, Kim Jong-Un quickly assumed the role of supreme ruler in North Korea. He has several official titles, the most frequently used being “the…

And why humankind is alone in the universe? — The Universe is immense. Billions of galaxies, each with its own billion or so stars. Each star with its planets, each planet with its composition. The Universe is ineffably large, doesn’t matter how we look at it. Yet, in a place so crowded with matter, why are we alone? Why…

His speeches played an important role in influencing masses in Germany. — Adolf Hitler was known for his enthusiastic speech style. He influenced the German masses through his ideology. Two days after being appointed the chancellor in 1933, Hitler spoke on the radio for the first time. Hitler’s sensational speeches were broadcasted on radios and public loudspeakers. …

“I live to succeed, not to please you or anyone else.”-Marilyn Monroe — Marilyn Monroe has been the face of pop culture for quite a while now. She was Hollywood’s most prominent actress in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Monroe’s untimely death at 36 years old sparked massive controversy. Despite decades after her death, she continues to be an icon of pop…

A brief look at six mysteries from Ancient Greece that have not been solved yet. — The ancient Greeks were an impressive people, with their contributions to science, philosophy, and art reverberating throughout the ages. From Euclid’s mammoth contributions to geometry to Archimedes’ elegant observations about hydrodynamics, the Greeks helped humanity’s understanding of the world immensely. Indeed, a study of Greek civilization leads to more answers…

There are many ways our planet could end, here’s a look at six of them. — Humans are a formidable species. In a meager 300,000 years, we have spread across the globe, conquered much of nature, and exerted our control over every facet of the planet. However, humanity’s status quo is far more fragile than most realize. Cosmic, terrestrial and anthropogenic threats loom over our species…