The Particularly Peculiar Mystery of the Beale Ciphers

Plus, how does the new Johnnson & Johnson vaccine work? 

It's the weekend! Here's a heartwarming fact to kick off your weekend: The American badger can sometimes be seen trotting alongside a coyote friend, often preferring to hunt together — even passing up their badger buddies to do so.     13 of the Hypest Hypercars Ever We've made a list for anyone who would like to spend some time daydreaming about ridiculous amounts of power in cars that cost more than your house and that you'll likely never see on the street — some aren't even street legal. Read more >> The Particularly Peculiar Mystery of the Beale Ciphers It's fascinated and even obsessed numerous people over the past 136 years, when the story initially was published in a 50-cent pamphlet. Read more >> 4 Questions About Johnson & Johnson's Vaccine Answered A virologist explains how the new vaccine works and explores the differences between it and the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Read more >> How Can Someone Walk Across Broken Glass Without Getting Hurt? Is there a trick involved with this dramatic spectacle? Read more >> How Often Should You Replace Your Hairbrush? Yeah, you're supposed to do that. Here's how often. Read more >> Can You Dig It? If You're a Badger, You Can Badgers are such prolific and proficient diggers that they sometimes excavate ancient artifacts and human remains in such a haphazard manner that it would drive an archaeologist up the tallest tree in despair. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! Due to the increasing automation of commercial airliners, pilot error accounts for as little as 8% of fatal crashes. (True/False) How was the chemical element "einsteinium" discovered? a) It was found in the fallout debris of a nuclear bomb. b) It was artificially created using a cyclotron. c) It can be found in nature within mines. To conserve the most energy, you should turn off the heater when leaving your house. (Myth/Fact) Can openers were invented around 40 years after canned food. (True/False) "Green" screens are not the only color used in the special effects industry. The second most common color for screens and backdrops is: a) Purple b) Blue c) Orange d) Red Where did the code of law "an eye for an eye" originate from? a) Rome b) Babylon c) Cairo d) Constantinople Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?

Plus, a short history of hell, the real Mary Magdalene and a heavenly angels quiz.

Happy Thursday Have you ever wondered who decided which books to include in the Bible? Was it assembled during the Council of Nicea, as Did Dan Brown famously wrote in "The Da Vinci Code"? Read on to find out what scholars have to say about the history of the Bible. Who Decided Which Books to Include in the Bible? By Dave Roos Why did some religious writings make it into the Bible and others didn't? Read more >> Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist? The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? Read more >> A Short History of Hell Where did our collective Western image of hell come from? And has it always been the same since the very beginning? Read more >> Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?   The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But is there any historical evidence for this? Read more >> Who Was the Real Mary Magdalene? She's been portrayed as a repentant prostitute, the secret wife of Jesus and a demon-haunted woman. So, who was she really? Read more >> Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'? Do the Philistines deserve their bad biblical reputation? Read more >> A Heavenly Angels Quiz   Halos, robes and wings are how most people think of angels. But let's see how much you know about angels' roles, ranks and responsibilities. Take the quiz >> Riddle of the Day! How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and ten?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list