Scientific World

100 years ago today, the entire world literally decided to kill each other. That's how pissed off they were with each other. They were even more pissed off than the average teenager after they just realized that their Xbox Live connection was lagging.  But seriously, this marks the centennial anniversary of the day the most sophisticated and developed nations in the world succumbed into savagery. These were supposed to be the noblest of men - the war effectively killed  Enlightenment thought .  While Hitler stole the show in World War II, people often forget how massive the first world war was. Here are some helpful reminders:  It Was Supposed to Scare the Living Shit Out of Everyone  WWI was called the "War to End All Wars" for a reason. After the devastation that occurred, most people weren't worried about another war because they literally thought that no one would be stupid enough to start this shit all over again. And then of course came  t...

People love a great story. Whether it be the odyssey of an underdog or the tale of someone who defied all odds, the proverbial badass has won the hearts of millions throughout history. Despite the adoration they often receive, many amazing stories end up flying under the radar, so let's take a look at some of the unsung heroes of history and give them the respect they deserve. 5. Dashrath Manjhi Breaks Down A Mountain Single-Handedly To Save Lives   Meet Dashrath Majhi. Born to a poor family in Bahir, India, Dashrath became famously known as the "Mountain Man" after carving a path in a mountain near his village. Why on earth would someone spend their entire life carving a freaking mountain? Well, it all starts with a tragic story involving his wife.  In 1967, Dashrath's wife was severely injured and needed immediate medical attention. Unfortunately, a direct path to the nearest hospital was blocked by the massive mountain, forcing him to circumvent it on ...