Most people would agree that “Commander of the Order of the British Empire” sounds pretty darn impressive. After all, you’re not just a commander, but the commander of an empire! Titles such as this and others like knight, dame, and royal victorian are given out each year by Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British royal family, and receiving one is understandably a...
For kids who grew up in the 1980s, Koko the gorilla was a familiar face who made appearances on numerous TV shows. She challenged the way we look at animals and gave us some incredibly adorable and heartbreaking moments. Most notable of course, was the fame she achieved for becoming the first gorilla to become fluent in American Sign Language. Born in at San...
A herbicide and the active ingredient in most weed-killers (including Monsanto's Roundup), glyphosate is used in vast quantities on both a commercial and domestic...
26-year-old Daniele Barresi is an Italian carving designer who turns fruits and vegetables into incredible works of art. For years, Daniele has been using...
Olga Noskova's cakes are truly out of this world. More works of art than confectionery, they have brought her international fame over the recent past. Her...
Move over, Soylent - there's a new all-in-one superfood that may help us unlock better nutrition for the global population. Researchers have discovered that...
Often known for its turnpike and gangsters, New Jersey is reclaiming its crown as the Garden State. Newark-based company AeroFarms has recently turned its...
