Scar tissue. Source: Scar Formula When Dutch spectacle-maker Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope at the end of the 16th century, he had no idea that he was opening the door to a brand new, tiny–and yet seemingly infinite–world. Since then we have been able to study this microcosm that has provided us with insight into virtually every scientific field ever devised: physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and a host of others.

The child's body was found face down and padlocked by the ankle, both practices intended to discourage and prevent a return from the grave. Nicolaus Copernicus UniversityThe “vampire child” was found face down and padlocked, both measures to prevent rising from the grave. Near the village of Pień, Poland, archaeologists from Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) recently uncovered the remains of a 17th-century “vampire” child, buried face down with an “anti-vampire” padlock around its ankle.

1. She was the aviation editor at Cosmopolitan. 2. Earhart was a college dropout. In 1919, she took pre-med courses at Columbia University, but left after a year to be with her family in California. In 1925, she returned to Columbia, only to leave when money got tight. 3. Her first plane was named "The Canary" after its bright yellow hue. 4. She was the sixteenth woman to be issued a pilot's license from the FAI.

Tales of drinking, death, and debauchery that go way beyond sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Ozzy OsbourneWhile on tour with Mötley Crüe in 1984, Ozzy Osbourne reportedly snorted a line of live ants after being unable to find any cocaine. Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx witnessed the inhaling of innocent insects while Osbourne has gone on record as stating that he has zero recollection of the incident.Wikimedia Commons Billy IdolBilly Idol spent three weeks hosting raucous parties in his Oriental Hotel penthouse in 1989.

From his love of pigeons to the original idea for his facial tattoo, these facts about Mike Tyson will change how you see the legendary boxer.Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty ImagesMike Tyson looks down at a defeated competitor in this undated photo from early in his career. Mike Tyson has fascinated the world since he first rose to prominence as a seemingly unbeatable boxer in the 1980s. Since then — as these Mike Tyson facts prove — he’s made waves both in and out of the ring.