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The Great Microscope Challenge

Relatively Interesting March 22, 2013 0

There’s an old saying that goes, “I know this like the back of my hand.” It means that you know something really well because after all, how much better can you know something than

A Tribute to Evolution

Relatively Interesting March 8, 2013 1

The fictional Dr. Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park once said, “Because the history of evolution is that life escapes all barriers. Life breaks free. Life expands to new territories. Painfully, perhaps even dangerously. But

More Science and Skeptic Humor From Around the Web

Relatively Interesting February 21, 2013 0

If science and skeptic humor is what you seek, then look no further. This collection of more than 30 comics have been sent to us over the years, so we’ve compiled them into epic

11 Real Life Optical Illusions

Relatively Interesting February 2, 2013 0

Sometimes, a small change in perspective can be the difference between a normal picture and an optical illusion. It makes you wonder how many times UFOs, cryptids, and other mystical events have been misinterpreted

18 Amazing Optical Illusions

Relatively Interesting January 3, 2013 0

Here’s a collection of 18 optical illusions that will twist your eyes inside out while simultaneously melting your brain into mush. Click each of the images below to see the large version and to

10 of the Hubble Telescope’s Best Images

Relatively Interesting December 10, 2012 1

The Hubble Space Telescope is arguably one of the most valuable scientific instruments ever created. It has transformed the way astronomers and scientists perceive the universe. It has helped to solidify and create new

Beautiful examples of eyes in nature

Relatively Interesting December 3, 2012 0

Brad Goodspeed, self proclaimed skeptic and blogger, caught our eye (pun intended?) with his post ”Eyes from around the animal kingdom“. According to Brad, the inspiration for the post came from the realization that: [the

5 Optical Illusions That Will Melt Your Brain

Relatively Interesting September 28, 2012 1

An optical illusion (also known as a visual illusion) can be described as “visually perceived images that differ from objective reality”. Basically, the information that’s gathered by the eye is processed in the brain to yield an observation

The Top 5 Conspiracy Movies

Relatively Interesting September 5, 2012 0

Everyone loves a good meaty conspiracy movie. After all, where else can you find suspense, mystery, intrigue and someone to blame all in about 90 minutes? While some of the better-known conspiracy movies like

The Strangest British Pubs

Relatively Interesting August 22, 2012 0

We skeptics like to drink, and a trip to GB just isn’t the same without a nice pint in a genuine British pub. Though many have recently closed down, there still remains over 50,000