A Spacecraft Movie With Baked-In Cool

No other movie quite matches this semi-autobiographical tale of growing up near NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston as much as Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise). Linklater used research including old television listings from that era for some shots. This movie boasts some impressive special effects, from black holes and wormholes to…

Cool Facts About Gorillas

Gorillas are fascinating animals with many remarkable attributes. They have four-legged walking capabilities and possess incredible intelligence; even being seen using tools! Their noseprints allow scientists to identify them. Mammals live in large social groups called troops and are polygamous. Each troop has an alpha male known as the silverback who leads and breeds with…

Cool Hurricane Facts

Hurricanes are devastating storms with unimaginable ferocity. Their destructive force must be respected as one hurricane alone has the energy equivalent of 10 atomic bombs every second! There is so much to know about hurricanes! From their name’s roots to how they shape weather patterns, this comprehensive list of facts about hurricanes will surprise and…