Earth

Most people think the Great Pyramid of Giza has four sides. But that’s not the full story. The base of the pyramid has four sides. But each face of the pyramid is not flat. Each face is slightly bent. That means the pyramid has eight sides when light and shadows hit it just right. This … Read more

The story begins in 1971 when Soviet scientists were drilling in the desert, searching for natural gas. Suddenly, the ground beneath their equipment collapsed, swallowing the rig and creating a massive crater. What emerged from the depths was dangerous: methane gas started leaking into the air. Methane is highly flammable, toxic, and explosive. To prevent … Read more