SuchScience Staff

Ancient sloths were much larger than modern ones, some as big as elephants, like Megatherium; they evolved in diverse sizes and habits over millions of years.

Male seahorses are unique in the animal kingdom for getting pregnant and giving birth, flipping the usual reproductive roles found in nature.

Many people with COVID-19 report taste changes known as dysgeusia, which can make food taste bitter or metallic; this is usually temporary but consult a doctor if persistent.

Crystal skulls, often thought to be ancient artifacts with mystical powers, are actually modern creations from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Dreams occur during sleep involving complex brain activities, helping to process emotions and memories, with vivid scenes often formed during REM sleep.

While the idea of advanced pre-ice age civilizations captures imaginations, scientific evidence only supports the existence of simple hunter-gatherer societies up until 12,000 years ago.