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But summer is also one of the most explosive times of the year. Maybe it’s the carefree attitudes or the heavy volume of traffic that sets this season apart from the others. Whatever the underlying reason may be, one thing is clear: Summer kills. 10 Things That Fly With 176 known species in the United States, mosquitoes are everywhere. Most people don’t give these small pests a second thought. Hibernating during the wintertime, they reemerge when the temperature reaches roughly 10 degrees Celsius (50 °F)....

The US government pays millions of dollars in extra taxes because of bad grammar. Rappers use commas to prove copyright infringement. Strippers get into the action at a Texas high school. Even Tom Selleck’s mustache makes an appearance. Here are ten controversies caused by commas. 10 Second Amendment The fight over gun rights in the United States is a dispute that can draw less-than-rational arguments, but a logical battle over the placement of commas may be key to understanding—or misunderstanding—the Second Amendment....

Many others are also excited to hear the thunderous sounds produced by fireworks. But in recent years, there has been a lot of controversy about the use of these little bombs. It has been scientifically proven that fireworks explosions can cause injuries and traumas in both humans and animals. Since then, some people have started to conceive of other types of visual events for these dates—perhaps less harmful but still spectacular....

The ekpyrotic scenario provides an alternative to the widely accepted Big Bang theory. It suggests that, unlike the Big Bang that began from singularity, our universe is one of a pair of universes that collided. The effect of the collision resets the universe. From there, it expands for billions of light years (the way we imagine the Big Bang occurring) until it contracts back to the Big Crunch. The speed and energy of that reduction creates another massive collision and the universe is reborn....

For those of us who prefer our death-defying stunts to be kept to the silver screen, here are ten of the craziest skydiving scenes Hollywood has ever produced. Spoiler Alert 10 Deadpool 2 Our favorite vigilante has just recruited a mismatch of hero power, including a lightning cameo involving Brad Pitt. When still in the aircraft, Deadpool is kindly reminded by the affably named Peter that the winds are too strong to execute a safe landing....

10 Banking Conspiracy Theorist Gustl Mollath was an ordinary German man who made a living by restoring vintage cars. But then he stumbled upon a banking conspiracy so grand that the world thought he was crazy enough that he was institutionalized for seven years. While Mollath made a humble living working on cars, his wife worked at one of Germany’s largest banks, HypoVereinsbank. It was through his wife and her work that Mollath discovered a massive tax evasion scheme undertaken by the German bank....

This made us look further to the stars for our hopes, and all-new theories have been born since. Many of today’s theories about intelligent, nonhuman life are not only bizarre but try to trace everything back to ancient days. Modern conspiracy theorists believe that everything is connected and that the events of Roswell were not even close to the beginning. 10The Mass UFO Sightings Over Los Angeles Decades Ago Before Roswell, a strange incident happened that might have gotten way more attention in history books if not for the fact that it happened in the middle of World War II....

SEE ALSO: Top 10 Drugs and their Effects Zolpidem is a drug with potential side effects like sleep-walking, sleep-driving and occasionally sleep-spewing Zolpidem, more commonly known as Ambien is a sleeping pill that was developed as an alternative to Valium. And most of the time, it works pretty well. You can take one, fall asleep, and then wake up in the morning without further incident. For some people though, zolpidem can cause people to do all kinds of crazy stuff while asleep....

It’s for this reason that every time we face new obstacles, such as climate change and pollution, we often turn to science for answers. Most of the time, the solutions given by scientists are sensible and effective. However, there are cases when their proposals are just plain absurd. They make you want to blurt out, “Are they serious?” 10 A Man-Made Mountain In UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known all over the world for having the world’s tallest skyscraper—the 820-meter-tall (2,700 ft) Burj Khalifa....

10 From Theatre to Bookstore: El Ateneo Grand Splendid Book lovers and Broadway nerds, rejoice! Hidden in plain sight on a lively avenue of Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires, is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. The building first opened its doors as the Teatro Gran Splendid in 1919, hosting an eclectic array of performers, most famously “King of Tango” Carlos Gardel. Ten years later, the theater underwent its first renovation and became the first cinema to show sound films in Argentina....

10Healthy Newborn Foals Are Killed The services of a stud stallion costs thousands of dollars. In some contracts, this packet of heavy dough is not payable on the day of conception but only after the foal has survived its first 48 hours of life. So if a foal would somehow expire in those two days—by, say, an accident—not a cent will trade hands. Many owners’ financial situations go downhill quickly, and by the time the foal is born, they no longer want to pay the large sum....

But while the magic may never cease to glisten, these interpretations have long been brushed over through the use of film and art. Song, dance, and fairy dust have covered the deep, dark elements of ancient tales. What’s most interesting is to explore such stories through the mindset of their original authors while examining the often disturbing elements hidden through youth. 10 ‘Hansel And Gretel’ The tale of Hansel and Gretel remains to this day one of the most twisted stories crafted by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm....

Even in our ultra-modern times, spooky social media posts and conversations about the paranormal on online forums have the ability to divide people. There are those who staunchly believe that any and all captured footage must be legit, and then there are those who refuse to be convinced, no matter what is presented to them. 10 Faces in the Water In December 1924, James Courtney and Michael Meehan, crewmen on the oil tanker SS Watertown, were given the task of cleaning an empty cargo tank....

Below are ten unusual drowning cases that were not caused by water. Some of these substances must have made a horrible way to die that much worse. But others just might have made the end a little sweeter for the victims. 10 Plunged Into Paint 30-year-old Christopher Shute worked at a Ford transit van plant located in Southampton, England. The factory contained a massive tank that collected and recycled paint from the factory’s paint shop....

10The Battle Of Kalka River1223 Russia’s historical predecessor was a state—really more of a loose confederation of princes—known as Kievan Rus, centered around what is now Kiev, Ukraine. During the early 1220s, the Mongols expanded rapidly westward towards Russia, rolling over the smaller kingdoms in their way. Remnants of those kingdoms sought aid from the Russians and described the growing Mongol threat. Shortly thereafter, Mongol ambassadors arrived at the Russian court seeking a peaceful accord....

10Geological Formations Thought As Lost Greek City When a group of snorkelers saw what looked like paved floors, colonnades, and courtyards, they thought they discovered the ruins of an ancient Greek city. Unfortunately, they were wrong. A joint study conducted by the University of Athens and the University of East Anglia discovered that the structures found in Zakynthos, Greece, were not man-made but naturally occurring geological formations. Led by Professor Julian Andrews of the University of East Anglia, the researchers used X-rays, stable isotope techniques, and microscopy to examine the texture and content of the underwater structures....

10The Japanese Pauper Who Should Have Been A Prince At 60 years old, a Japanese man found out that he was the eldest son of a wealthy family. His three biological brothers and the boy who was switched at birth with him in 1953 had grown up with all the advantages money can buy, including education at private schools. His counterpart had become the president of a real estate company. Meanwhile, this man was sent home as the son of two poor parents and the youngest brother of four children....

10Heliocentrism Schoolbooks teach us that Copernicus was the first man to say the Earth was actually not the center of the universe. The famed mathematician changed the way we thought about astronomy by devising a version of the universe where the Sun instead lay at the center. While there were inaccuracies in this line of thinking, it is generally accepted that he opened the way to increased understanding of the universe thanks to this original concept....

Unfortunately, modern spy mania has been focused primarily on the furtive actions of male spies, leaving some incredibly fierce female spies high and dry. Well, it’s time for these hard-core women to enter the spotlight. Here are 10 of the most notorious female spies in history. 10 Belle Boyd “Southern Belle” Boyd would not have considered herself a spy. However, she was essential to many of the South’s victories during the US Civil War....

Often, these fan theories are simply flights of fancy that add nothing to the basic plot. Sometimes, however, fans have come up with ideas that make the film more interesting and allow us to watch it again with a different perspective. Let’s look at ten fan theories that are better than the actual movies. 10 Titanic The perhaps unlikely relationship between Jack and Rose, passengers on the Titanic, begins when Rose considers throwing herself into the Atlantic....