The Stories Behind These Abandoned Islands Will Freak You Out

The More You Know

• Scorpions are incredibly resilient: scientists have frozen scorpions overnight, left them in the sun the following day, and when thawed, the arthropod walked away unscathed.
• The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent 100 ways to cook an egg.
• Tarantula bites are about as painful as bee stings.
• Arkansas hosts the annual World Championship Duck Calling Contest.