Unexplained Mysteries

For centuries, the Oracle made prophecies while in a mind-altering trance. Thanks to their accurate predictions they played a pivotal role in the struggle for control of Greece. Learn more about you...

9 Touko 202338min

In ancient times, humans were desperate to make sense of the world. For centuries, people flocked to Delphi to speak with a mysterious fortune-teller and receive a prophecy. But because she was the mo...

2 Touko 202335min

The faster the world can transition away from fossil fuels, the higher the likelihood of slowing climate change. So, if clean energies like wind, solar, and hydropower have been proven to be more effe...

25 Huhti 202336min

On April 20th, 2010, an explosion on BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling platform killed 11 men and started a catastrophic leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Eighty-seven days and millions of gallons of oil late...

18 Huhti 202341min

In one year, over 800 million people will suffer from hunger. Yet, in that same year, 1.3 billion tons of food will be discarded. Food waste is a global problem that can be solved. So, why hasn’t it b...

11 Huhti 202338min

Cities worldwide are headed for a "Day Zero'' when taps will run dry. Even though water covers over 70% of the Earth's surface, only about 1% is fresh enough to drink. Scientists are working on ways t...

4 Huhti 202338min

One of the most famous stories in the bible is the tale of Noah's Ark. Many believe it's just a parable. But with numerous cultures having similar stories of a great flood, some wonder if it could hav...

30 Maalis 202329min

Many familiar with the Tower of Babel from the Book of Genesis interpret it as a mythical explanation for the birth of multiple cultures and languages. But evidence suggests it may have been an actual...

28 Maalis 202332min