Category Archives: Strange Science

Strange Science: Unidentified Bones

Posted on July 28, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

When pre-industrial peoples across Europe and other parts of the world saw oversized bones eroding out of landforms, they often believed that they could have been the bones of creatures from myths and legends. Elephant skulls seemed as though they … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: The Weight of Clouds

Posted on July 21, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

When you look up at clouds in the sky, you typically think of them as fluffy and light, right? Turns out, clouds are HEAVY! The average cumulus cloud weighs over a million pounds! Which presents a couple of questions: 1) how … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Gravity in Reverse?

Posted on July 14, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

In Prosser, Washington, there’s a road that inclines upward. But if you put your car in neutral at the bottom, your car will start rolling “up” the hill. This isn’t the only place like this in the world, either. There … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Luskhan itilensis

Posted on July 7, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

Russian scientists working in the Volga River in 2002 unearthed an enormous fossilized marine creature, which has now been identified as a new species. Luskhan itilensis, which means “Master Spirit of the Volga,” had a skull approximately 5-7 feet long, and … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Music and Brains

Posted on June 30, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

Ever wonder how music impacts your ability to get work done? Or why certain music works for some tasks, but not for other tasks? There’s a lot of science behind this, it turns out! Check out this article to find out … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Extreme Planets

Posted on June 23, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

Looking for a plausible planet for the setting for your next sci-fi story? What is the hottest or coldest it might get there? How big or small should it be? Check out this article about the seven most extreme planets … Continue reading →

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Strange Science: Unicorn Noodles!

Posted on June 16, 2017 by scarywhitegirl

Looking for a recipe that uses some science? Look no further than the color-changing unicorn noodles, which have been popping up all over Instagram recently! Though it may look like magic, it’s actually a pH reaction that causes clear or … Continue reading →

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