Science

The NHS’ barbaric history of conversion therapy from 1963 to today

The barbaric history of early conversion therapy in the UK

Heartbreaking.

May 2, 2026

The Killing Joke the bizarre laughter epidemic of 1962

The inexplicable laughter epidemic of 1962 that shut down 14 schools

You’ve got to laugh. Whether you want ot or not.

Apr 30, 2026

Space Brothers the aliens George Adamski claimed to meet in 1952

Space Brothers: The aliens George Adamski claimed to meet in 1952

Could have been cool. Definitely isn’t.

Apr 27, 2026

Why was New Orleans called a Necropolis until 1905?

Why was New Orleans called a Necropolis until 1905?

Hard times in the Big Easy.

Apr 25, 2026

The Great Comet of 1910- the bizarre belief that Halley's Comet would destroy the world

The Great Comet of 1910: the bizarre belief that Halley’s Comet would destroy the world

Keep watching the skies.

Apr 24, 2026

The most spectacular act of trolling in the history of space travel

The most spectacular act of trolling in the history of space travel

It’s all a bit of fun, really.

Apr 17, 2026

Five cults that have nothing to do with God

Five cults that have nothing to do with God

They don’t need God to get you.

Apr 15, 2026

Zond 5- the first tortoises in space

Zond 5: the first tortoises in space

High bar to clear…

Apr 14, 2026

The Great Moon Hoax- how a satirical news story created science fiction

The Great Moon Hoax: how a satirical news story created science fiction

How much do intentions count for?

Mar 23, 2026

The Eve Hypothesis- is everyone on Earth related to the same woman?

The Eve Hypothesis: is everyone on Earth related to the same woman?

We have more in common than we think.

Mar 14, 2026