Earth's population is predominantly insects, far outnumbering all other animal groups, with estimates reaching quadrillions of individuals at any given time.
In the Bossou Forest of Guinea, researchers observed chimpanzees using tools to plant trees over decades.
The term "checkmate" in chess comes from the Persian phrase "shāh māt" which translates to "the king is dead".
A 9,000-year-old piece of birch tar pitch chewed by a prehistoric person was discovered in Finland.
Orfield Laboratories in Minnesota houses an anechoic chamber that absorbs nearly all sound. Being inside is unsettling, as even your own heartbeat can be deafening.
Twister, the classic party game, was initially named "Pretzel" by its inventor Charles Foley before he changed it to the more captivating "Twister."
The German company Haribo makes a staggering variety of candies, with production facilities that resemble willie wonka's chocolate factory.