Aviation is a relative newcomer to the field of battle. Though balloons would begin seeing significant use as aerial recon platforms in the 1860s, the first use of air power as we think of it would not begin until World War I, a mere 100 years ago....Read more

The gradual formation of the Earth has given us some impressive islands, which are home to some of humankind’s biggest cities and even countries....Read more

You've tried every off-the-menu Starbucks drink, you've voted Caramel Cocoa Cluster best fan-flavor Frappuccino, and now, it's only understandable that you're looking for a new drink to quench your insatiable thirst for all things Starbucks....Read more

Have you ever used a restaurant bathroom where the stalls are made out of semi-transparent frosted glass? Perhaps you've bought a pool float only to discover that it bears an uncanny resemblance to a pantyliner? Or maybe you've bought a garden gnome salt shaker that looks suspici ......Read more

These children left behind the games of their age, and by one circumstance or other, they became the worst assassins at a young age....Read more

The idea of constructing the Transiranian Railway appeared for the first time in the end of the nineteenth century. Until the 1920s it was widely discussed by diplomats from different powerful countries (like Great Britain and Russia) who perceived it as an occasion to enlarge th ......Read more

When you're the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen in Dubai, it's safe to say that your entire life is lit. We don't know much about...Read more

Translating idioms and sayings into other languages is always an exercise in humor- often, you've repeated them so many times without thinking about what is literally being said....Read more

Trees have been around for about 370 million years, and as you can from these incredible pictures, there's a good reason why they've survived for so long. Whether they're growing in the middle of gale-force winds, on the tops of rocky platforms, inside concrete tunnels, or even g ......Read more

Looking at the selfies most girls post on Instagram, it's easy to get the impression that they just look flawless all the time. Those very girls...Read more

The world is a pretty big place, so we can't blame you for being indecisive....Read more

As country makes a push to increase inbound tourism, we take a look at its top destinations - from ancient cities and beach resorts, to its modern capital and skiing destinations....Read more

Advances in technology have allowed us to control our food supply in more ways than ever. It also allowed us to modify and create new food. ...Read more

Mothers are awesome. They're caring, loving and can do everything for the little ones. And I'm not only talking about amazing women, but also about all the mothers of the animal kingdom. Hens included....Read more

The Su-25 was developed in the Soviet Union for much the same job as the A-10. To get a glimpse into its development,...Read more