Cracked Archive - Science

5 Famous Psychological Studies (That Were Hugely Overhyped)

Human nature is rarely simple.

• By Steven Assarian, Truth Venson, Ryan Menezes, Christian Markle
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• October 15, 2019

5 Hip Health Trends That Science Says Are Just Trash

The only thing you'll be making healthier is some grifter’s bank account.

• By E. Reid Ross, Steven Assarian, Julia Lange, Norbert Gehardt, Michael Battaglino, V.R. Craft
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• October 12, 2019

5 Scientific Reasons Life Is Harder When You're Young

Savor every moment of your youth!

• By Greg Stacy
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• October 11, 2019

I've Created A Monster, Says Man Who Made The Labradoodle

An adorable abomination.

• By Cedric Voets
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• September 27, 2019

5 Abortion Myths That You Hear Everywhere (Debunked)

These arguments aren't entirely on the up and up.

• By Adam Wears
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• September 23, 2019

How Our Pets Have Evolved To Emotionally Manipulate Us

We're just fooling ourselves into thinking the things we love actually love us back. For example, dogs.

• By Jason Pargin
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• September 21, 2019

5 Everyday Objects That Are Secretly Saving The World

Here are a few everyday items that science is turning into unlikely saviors.

• By Kelly Stone
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• September 17, 2019

Science Says Your Own Skeleton Is Freaking You Out

Spine-tingling fear!

• By Cedric Voets
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• September 13, 2019

5 Surprising Ways Your Senses Are Lying To You

Your sense lie to you all the time.

• By Ryan Menezes
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• September 11, 2019

5 Famous Children's Toys That Have Weirdly Adult Origins

Invention isn't always the child of necessity.

• By W.H. Thomas
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• September 09, 2019

21 Times Hollywood Actually Got The Science Right

It turns out Hollywood occasionally manages not to break the laws of physics.

• By Cracked Plasticians
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• September 04, 2019

4 Science Stories The Media Managed To Totally Screw Up

• By Adam Wears
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• September 03, 2019

The Coolest Scientist In History (You've Never Heard Of)

Who the heck is this guy?

• By Mark Hill
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• September 02, 2019

5 Parts Of Daily Life You Had No Idea Are Totally Disgusting

Modern life is full of traps for all sorts of nasty crud.

• By Mark Hill
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• August 29, 2019

25 Unsettling Stats That'll Shake Your Foundations

Statistics can be misleading, but not this time.

• By Cracked Plasticians, Andres Diplotti
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• August 20, 2019