Paganism Is Having a Moment

Plus, primers on the zorse, artificial gravity and UBI.

Happy Tuesday The Leonid meteor shower is in full swing right now. Did you know that meteoroids enter the atmosphere at extremely high speeds, typically 7 to 45 miles per second, or 11 to 72 kilometers per second? If you try to catch a glimpse, don't forget to bundle up! Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion In fact, modern Paganism is one of America's fastest-growing religions with an estimated 1 million followers of various Pagan sects in the United States. We'll tell you about some of these modern spiritual seekers who now proudly identify as Pagan. Read more >> A Zorse Is a Horse, of Course, but It's Also a Zebra A zorse is one strange looking horse. That's because it's the product of a zebra stallion and a female horse. Read more >> Vegemite Is the Curious Comfort Food From Down Under This black, salty, yeasty spread is what you would call an acquired taste, and it's one that Australians start in on early. Read more >> Why We Need Artificial Gravity for Long Space Missions If you've ever ridden a modern version of the Rotor Ride at an amusement park, you've experienced a type of artificial gravity. Read more >> Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit The tasty Chinese cherry promises a surprising amount of health benefits, so why aren't you eating it? Read more >> What Is Universal Basic Income, and Should Everyone Get It? Martin Luther King Jr.'s notion of a guaranteed income — writing a monthly check to every American adult, no questions asked — remains a radical idea in many economic and political circles. Decades later, the idea is still alive. Read more >> Riddle of the Day!   I am strong enough to smash ships, but I fear the sun. What am I?   Check Your Answers Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list