Earth is Actually Two Planets Fused Together

A new study conducted by UCLA researchers has uncovered an astonishing twist to the formation of Earth: it’s actually two planets fused together. Existing research had shown that a rogue planet, called Theia, had sideswiped Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, leading to the formation of the Moon. Now, scientists believe that two planets actually collided head on, leading Theia to merge with Earth to …

The Chattiest States in the US

Market analytics firm Marchex analyzed over two million phone calls made between 2013 and 2015 to determine the fastest, slowest and most verbose states in the US. Turns out, the results aren’t too far off of what you might already expect. New Yorkers pulled way ahead of other states in terms of word density while states in the south showcased their southern drawl with slower …

A Stunning Mercedes Benz 190SL Barn-find

On a walk through his neighborhood, Michael Potiker spotted a dusty car sitting in a rundown garage. The car, covered in rat droppings and dog fur, turned out to be a Mercedes Benz 190SL that hadn’t been driven for nearly a decade. With some luck, Potiker purchased the car from its owner and restored it to its full glory. Head to Petrolicious to read more …