Tornadoes are some of the most destructive weather events on earth, causing significant damage to property and loss of life. Although they are typically associated with the Great Plains and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 5 days ago
Colby Maxwell
Colby is a freelance writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. When he isn't distracted by his backyard birdfeeder, you can find him camping, exploring, and telling everyone around him about what he's recently learned. There's a whole world to learn about and Colby is content to spend his life learning as much as he can about it!
Squids look very similar to an octopus and everyone knows that an octopus has eight arms, so a squid should have the same, right? Well, it actually isn't as simple… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 5 days ago
Rabbits and bunnies alike are cute by themselves, but they seem to have a multiplying effect when they are together. One bunny is cute, but a basket of them? Absolutely… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 5 days ago
If you've ever wondered whether pigs can swim, you're not alone! This seemingly bizarre question has intrigued people for years, and it's not hard to see why. After all, pigs… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 6 days ago
There are a lot of lion statues found all over the world and saying which one is larger is a bit tough! Originally, we were going to look at the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 6 days ago
Driving along the highway, you can usually see some strange things. Sure, there are the usual weirdos you pass in the other cars doing things that they think nobody else… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 6 days ago
It's no secret that chickens love crossing roads, but what about a body of water? Whether you are just curious or happen to own your own birds, knowing if it's… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 week ago
Horses have been our companions for centuries and have played a vital role in human history, from transportation to sports. However, have you ever wondered if horses can swim? While… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 week ago
Caterpillars are most often depicted with as many legs as a millipede, but is that actually the case? As it turns out, the answer is a little more complicated than… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 weeks ago
Tsunamis and tidal waves are often confused with one another, especially because their linguistic past is connected! Today, however, they aren't the same thing, and knowing the difference is probably… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 weeks ago
Monkeys are some of the most intelligent creatures on the planet and they live all around the world. When there is a group of them, however, what are they called?… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 weeks ago
Humans love building statues of things! It could be a famous war hero or a statue of something absolutely bizarre (looking at you, Vomiting Fountain Sculpture in London), and humans… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in Southern California, but is it ever hit by tsunamis? Today, we are going to take a look at the history… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Tsunamis and typhoons are both natural disasters that even have similar names, but they aren't the same thing. Although you wouldn't want to get caught in either of them, knowing… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
There are many coastal communities around the world that need to be aware of the potential dangers of living near the ocean. One of the most famous natural disasters that… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Hurricanes and tsunamis are both water-based natural disasters, but they aren't the same thing. In fact, besides being related to water and causing a lot of destruction, there really isn't… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Snakes are known to be excellent escape artists, as any snake owner knows all too well! Depending on the species, they can slip through tiny crevasses, climb up unclimbable walls,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Hippos are almost always pictured in water, but does that mean they can swim? It's almost a given that hippos can swim, at least in the public eye, but that… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
California is facing a historic snowstorm that has buried parts of the state in feet of snow and triggered a state of emergency, even in parts that are normally covered… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Humans love to commemorate people and events whenever they are given the chance -- it's just who we are! Often, these little commemorations aren't all that important, but that doesn't… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Deers? Dears? Deihrs? Knowing what to call a group of something has almost become a pastime nowadays, but there's a good reason -- it's fun! Today, we are going to… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Scorpions are equal parts creepy and cool, but there's also a bit of mystery surrounding these interesting creatures. Most people don't know if they are insects, spiders, or something else… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
The James Webb space telescope has caused quite a stir in the world as it continues to take the most astonishingly detailed pictures of the cosmos that humans have ever… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Geese are often seen flying over our heads in v-shaped formations as the seasons change. Whether we see them above us during the warmer months or on the ground tearing… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Lobsters are some truly strange creatures. Sure, we humans love to eat them, but they are basically large insects that live in the ocean! Today, we are going to learn… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Humans have been creating life-sized statues of things for a really, really long time. One of the ancient wonders of the world, the Statue of Zeus, for example, was an… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Domestic pigs are usually viewed as pink, cute, and snorty, which are all true things. When those same pigs escape and turn feral, however, things get a lot more serious.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Hunting for the monster bass we all dream of is some people's weekend hobby, but for others, it's a full-time gig. For those lucky enough to consider themselves "professional fishermen,"… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Texas is home to thousands of lakes, ponds, and other waterways, some man-made and some natural. These amazing places are often important recreational and civic resources, making them essential to… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Fishermen are always on the search for the biggest one ever caught. For most, that lifelong goal of setting some type of record won't ever come true. For all those… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
In the United States, few hot sauces are as famous or popular as the classic, Tabasco. Tabasco is used for everything from popcorn to pickles and gives that peppery, vinegary… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
If there is one thing that makes a good movie, it's the potential for an asteroid to hit the earth! Although the concept is a scary one to imagine, there… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Feet are good for walkin', but they're all quite unique when you get down into the details! Some people have little feet, and some have big feet, but generally, everyone… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Space is a really big place. In fact, humans aren't really well adapted to comprehending distances or sizes in space. Indeed, it's not like deal with those sorts of things… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Few animals are as famous as the gigantic megalodon. These sharks roamed the ocean millions of years ago and were the absolute pinnacle of the food chain. Thankfully, they are… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Whirlpools are something that sailors have feared for thousands of years. Records of massive whirlpools sucking ships into the ocean's depths may sound unbelievable, but they do exist! If a… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
If you don't live in a big city, walking out into the night and looking up at the sky is one of the most mesmerizing experiences a human can have.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Seeing images of the earth from space does something to us humans. Often, we can get caught up in our own little worlds, going about our business like we are… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Fishing for bluegill is something many people grew up doing as kids as an introduction to the wonderful world of sport fishing. Bluegill isn't an especially rare fish, but they… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Fungus is one the least understood members of the living world, even though they play such a vital role in the ecosystem. Without fungus, we wouldn't have wine or bread,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Farming and agriculture aren't just hobbies people have but essential parts of an economy that feed the people within a country. Without an amazing network of farmers and agricultural experts,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Banyan trees are some of the most interesting trees in the world, particularly because of the unique way that they grow. These strange and mysterious trees can grow especially large,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Halibut is one of the most sought after game around and is know for its intense fighting while on the line! These fish can grow absolutely huge, adding even more… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
The Ice Age is close enough to human history that there is still quite a collective interest in it. During the Ice Age, unique creatures walked the earth. Today, we… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
One of the most wonderful things in life is the joy of having a dog. Dogs, however, inevitably hurt us. Not physically, mind you, but deep inside our hearts. For… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
There probably isn't a more majestic tree in the world than the redwood tree. These absolutely gigantic trees are among the largest "things" to have ever existed. Can you believe… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Tsunamis are some of the most devastating natural disasters that humans really experience. They make the list of the most dangerous events, alongside ice storms, hurricanes, tornados, and only a… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
It's no secret that most of our furry feline friends don't like water. In fact, anyone with an aquaphobic cat knows that a simple spray bottle or bathtub is enough… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Kangaroos have evolved to move around via hopping, which has to be one of the strangest modes of transportation in the animal kingdom. To power their hopping abilities, kangaroos have… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
Bees may just be some of the most interesting insects in the world. Not only are we dependent on them to pollinate some of the most important crops in the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
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