Fact: The cockroach has a high resistance to radiation and is the creature most likely to survive a nuclear war.

The cockroach has a high resistance to radiation and is the creature most likely to survive a nuclear war.

Posted in Animals by Paul van der Maas

Yemen, a quasi-failed state torn by civil war, had 54.8 guns per 100 people in 2007. See more

In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined. See more

Posted in Tech & Science Other by Bas van Rijn

The Chico, California, City Council enacted a ban on nuclear weapons, setting a $500.00 fine for anyone detonating one within city limits. See more

Posted in Crime & Law by Paul van der Maas

Acorns were used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War. See more

Posted in Health & Food by Maria Chernaya

The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. See more

Posted in Other by Bas van Rijn

A cockroach will live nine days without its head, before it starves to death. See more

Posted in Animals by Bas van Rijn

Plants that are not cared for will cry for help, a thirsty plant will make a high-pitched sound that is too high for us to hear. See more