Austin Thompson

Austin is a researcher and app developer from Albuquerque. Despite that, he only knows two extras from Breaking Bad.

10 Scientific Benefits of Being a Cat Owner

Studies have shown that just watching cat videos on the internet can boost a person's energy and create positive emotions—so it's no surprise that actual cat ownership has a number of benefits. Here are a few.... READ ON

Lesser-Known Weapons of World War II

People from all walks of life—dentists, psychologists, journalists, and more—came together to come up with some crazy, unorthodox, and sometimes wildly successful weapons to win the war.... READ ON

How Are Supreme Court Justices Chosen?

Since George Washington’s first appointment, 112 people have served on the highest court in the land. With the recent death of Antonin Scalia, that number will soon rise to 113.... READ ON

15 of the Longest-Running Scientific Studies in History

Some experiments require time. Lots of time.... READ ON

10 Scientific Benefits of Being a Cat Owner

Studies have shown that just watching cat videos on the internet can boost a person's energy and create positive emotions—so it's no surprise that actual cat ownership has a number of benefits. Here are a few.... READ ON

8 Odd Things That Were Illegal in the '90s

5. Women wearing pants on the Senate floor.... READ ON

25 Things You Should Know About Albuquerque

There's much more to this city in the desert than a certain fallen chemistry teacher.... READ ON

12 Amazing Balancing Stones Around the World

In some cases, no one really knows how these things stay up.... READ ON

How Hershey Trademarked the Word "Kisses"

27 Temporarily Banned Episodes of Popular TV Shows

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Some eventually return to the airwaves, while others may be serving a lifetime ban.... READ ON

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