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From death-defying decisions to solving some serious crime, it’s time we tackle some mind-bending riddles and – just maybe – crack the case of the century!
Be honest, have you ever stolen something? Maybe you snuck your sibling’s phone to play games without them knowing, or maybe you swiped a pack of cookies from the store. These might be small indiscretions, but compared to some things that’ve been stolen throughout history, they’re downright pathetic! I mean, what’s a pack of cookies compared to an entire house, a giant ship, or even a skyscraper! Yeah, get ready to be schooled in the art of stealing, as we take a look at even more of the biggest things that have ever been stolen!
Weird and wonderful artefacts are being found all the time. But it’s hard work learning all the secrets of our forefathers when all you’ve got are two rusty pennies and a bad drawing on a cave wall. Really, it’s no wonder even the white coat wearing boffins get it wrong. So, trowels at the ready! But this is about more than big rocks. There’re also big heads and even bigger heads. What?! Come on – let’s go back in time to the most incredible civilisations scientists can’t explain!
For the 4.5 billion years our planet has existed, we humans have only been around for between 2-300,000 of them. But in that time, we’ve left our mark all over the world – often in the most perplexing and mysterious of ways. From inexplicable architecture to unfathomable attire, you’d better grab your fedora and whip as we dig up some of the most confusing archaeological finds that shouldn’t exist!
If I told you I’m a friend of Bill W’s, requesting a visit from Doctor Brown after a violent Operation Bright Star, you’d probably think I’d finally lost my mind. However, all the mumbo jumbo I just said is full of coded information, that’s easily understandable for those in the know. In fact, the world is full of secret codes, hidden in airplanes, jewelry, dating profiles and bank notes, and today I’m decoding them for you. Let’s explore a whole load of secret codes you aren’t meant to know!
Did you know that it’s almost guaranteed that every single species will eventually die out? In fact, scientists believe that 99% of all animals that have ever lived are now extinct. Sad, I know, but maybe extinction isn’t as permanent as we thought. Through advances in biotechnology there are some animals that are on the cusp of resurrection. It's time to learn about some unbelievable species that just might make a comeback.
Ever since the dawn of time, humankind has been fascinated by space travel. But did you know that long before we put the first astronaut on the moon in 1969, animals had already been boldly stepping into the unknown for years? Let’s take a look at the mind-blowing – and tragic – history of every animal that went to space.
We all love a good secret, and luckily, it turns out the objects we use every day are absolutely full of them! From Coke’s biggest secret to how batteries really work, join me for yet another dive into some of the most amazing secrets hidden in everyday things.
A little birdy told me you’ve been telling everyone you’re tough? Oh please! You wouldn’t know tough if it flying side-kicked you in the face. But do you know who actually are tough? Shaolin monks. These hardy heroes put their bodies through the extremes of head hardening, nail pulling, and even gravity-defying stunts. Take a deep breath, and breathe out the bad energy. Let your mind be free as we explore some impossible training methods that make Shaolin Masters unbeatable.
You can rest easy knowing that your mistakes weren't as bad. Not compared to hitting a switch which plunged an entire city into chaos, or not tightening one single bolt and leading to a cataclysmic meltdown! So, get ready to feel better about yourself, as we explore some tiny mistakes that had huge consequences.
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