Arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) affects around 5% of the population including celebrities as diverse as Justin Timberlake and JK Rowling. Whilst both statistically and factually there is very little to fear from most spiders these little eight-legged … [Read more...]
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Deadliest Poisons Used by Man
Since time began humans have looked for more and more effective ways of killing and maiming each other. For this end poison has always been a popular, if not a little sophisticated, choice. Even back in ancient times the rich, powerful and unpopular would … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Dangerous Sharks
Few animals instill quite the same fear as sharks. As apex predators many types of sharks are well equipped to inflict serious injury; large, fast, powerful and armed with row upon row of razor sharp teeth these fish are finely honed killing machines. … [Read more...]
Most Dangerous Jellyfish
For an animal (just) that is 95% water, has no brain and eats / defecates out of the same opening the jellyfish have a surprisingly complex and effective weapon at their disposal. Most species have tentacles loaded with stinging cells called nematocysts. … [Read more...]
Worlds most dangerous dogs
Dogs have lived alongside man for thousands of years since the first wolves were domesticated. There is little doubt this relationship has been hugely beneficial to both, leading to dogs being commonly referred to as "man's best friend". But over recent … [Read more...]
10 Most Dangerous Chemical Elements
There are somewhere in the region of 118 elements that are known of. The reason for being vague is that some are thought to exist but have never been observed. Of these 98 occur naturally. Very few of these elements are completely harmless and most … [Read more...]
Britain’s Most Dangerous Animals
When dangerous wild animals are mentioned most people don't think of the UK. And for good reason. Generally speaking there isn't much in the way of animals that presents any danger to humans. That was made sure of in Medieval times when all the wolves, … [Read more...]
Worlds 10 Deadliest Snakes
Every year somewhere between 20,000 and 125,000 people die from snake bites. This makes them by far the most dangerous group of vertebrates on Earth. Like all lists on Planet Deadly there is some balancing here of what criteria actually define the … [Read more...]
Most Poisonous Mushrooms
Everybody knows that for most of us going into the woods to pick and eat a random selection of toadstools and mushrooms is pretty much like playing Russian roulette - it's been drummed into us since we were reading fairy tales. The point is unless you are … [Read more...]
Most dangerous sea creatures
Covering 70% of the world's surface the sea is home to some of the most unusual, mysterious and deadly animals on the planet. As humans are not native to the oceans this makes us easy pickings for many of these creatures, although thankfully we are … [Read more...]
Most Dangerous Cities in the World – 2019
If I was to create a bucket list of places never to go then this list would probably make a good starting point. It has to be said the cities listed do not represent the last word in the most dangerous places on Earth as a number of criteria were used in … [Read more...]
The Most Venomous Animals in the World
It seems that our fears of animals are based around two main themes; there are those with the big pointy teeth that are just looking for an excuse to eat us alive and there are those that, whilst seemingly innocuous, pack a secret weapon so deadly … [Read more...]
Australia’s Most Dangerous Animals
It seems to be pretty widely accepted that as soon as you step of the plane Down Under your life expectancy plummets due Australia’s wealth of deadly animals. Inland are some of the most venomous creatures to be found anywhere, whilst the coasts are … [Read more...]
Australia’s Most Dangerous Spiders
Australia is renowned for having being home to some of the deadliest creatures on the planet. The sea is full of man-eating sharks, it has the deadliest snakes on Earth and there is even a bird capable of killing a man - granted it can't fly, but you get … [Read more...]
10 Deadliest Man Eating Animals
Back in prehistoric times being eaten alive by some sort of ravenous beast was an everyday risk. Thankfully, since then things have improved somewhat for most of us - getting hit by a bus is probably the modern equivalent of being torn apart by wolves. … [Read more...]
10 Most Poisonous Plants in the World
As plants aren't, by their nature, very mobile they have developed a variety of ways of protecting themselves from all things herbivorous. Many have evolved spikes, stings and even just an unpleasant taste. However, many went down the route of the … [Read more...]
Wolverine Facts (or can a wolverine kill a man?)
Appearing more like a small bear, the wolverine is in fact more of a weasel on steroids. This stocky little beast is the stuff of legends. Along with a voracious appetite it has a reputation for unmatched ferocity and apparently fears nothing. Pound for … [Read more...]
10 Most Infamous Suicide Spots
Each year somewhere in the region of a million people take their own life. The only consolation to this tragic figure is that the vast majority who attempt suicide do not succeed. Statistically the number of deaths at these locations is fairly … [Read more...]
Most Dangerous Animals in Europe
As demonstrated by our article on the most dangerous animals in the UK you have to dig pretty hard to find anything too scary in most of Europe and even then the term 'dangerous' is pretty relative. However, through diligent research I have found around … [Read more...]
Incredible Photos of Nuclear Explosions
If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one... ...Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. Those were the words of Robert Oppenheimer in 1945 after Trinity atomic … [Read more...]
