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Wikimedia CommonsJames Cook and Piri Reis. In 1773, explorer James Cook passed through the Antarctic circle for the first time. Cook and his crew discovered a land that had, until then, remained a mystery. While this expedition remains the official first discovery of the continent, a map was discovered in 1929 that suggests otherwise.

Between 1081 and 1903, around 20 living Shingon monks successfully mummified themselves in an attempt at sokushinbutsu, or becoming a Buddha in this body. Through a strict diet foraged from the nearby Mountains of Dewa, Japan, the monks worked to dehydrate the body from the inside out, ridding the self of fat, muscle, and moisture

(Left to right) Tawakel Karman, Leymah Gbowee and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf share the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for their non-violent work protecting womens rights. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Throughout history, the scientific and artistic achievements of men have always been renowned and honored by the cognoscenti and the public alike. More often than not, however,

Theres no denying the adorability of their saucer-like eyes, cute little faces, and soft fur. However, the slow loris is not having as much fun as it looks. They are being driven to extinction and essentially tortured, thanks to some online videos that appear harmless at first.

Nadav Pezaro/Australian GeographicResearchers observed a three-toed skink lizard give birth and lay eggs within the same litter for the first time. Upon first glance, it is clear that the three-toed skink or Saiphos equalis is an unusual creature. Not only does the small reptile look like a cross between a salamander and a snake, but