Vivien Thomas: Surgical Pioneer

A man who revolutionized surgery — with no education beyond high…

Time Zones

We think of time zones as simple things, but in fact they are very, very complicated.

China’s Biggest Bank Robbery

A lot of luck → A lot more trouble

The Mpemba Effect

What would you say if I told you that sometimes, warm water freezes faster than cold water? Well, it happens, and this strange…

The Global Empire of a Tiny Country

Qatar’s diverse $335 billion in investments around the world

Lightning!

What’s more fun than fiery magic shooting down from the sky?

Bike No More

Everything nowadays is an “Uber for X”. You can rent homes, taxis, boats, rental cars, and more at the press of an app. As part of this X-sharing craze, companies everywhere are raising huge amounts of money for the next iteration. While some companies like Airbnb have turned out alright as a result, a…