Author: Todd Neikirk

Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey-based politics, entertainment and history writer. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, politicususa.com and hillreporter.com. He enjoys sports, politics, comic books, and anything that has to do with history.

When he is not sitting in front of a laptop, Todd enjoys soaking up everything the Jersey Shore has to offer with his wife, two sons and American Foxhound, Wally.

View of a waterfall

10 of the Most Stunning Waterfalls on Earth

Todd Neikirk

Few sites in nature inspire more awe and wonder than waterfalls. As a result, these natural miracles are among the most popular tourist destinations in…

View of the underside of the Lego-Brücke + Cars driving across the Eshima Ohashi Bridge

The Eight Most Interesting Bridges In the World

Todd Neikirk

The original London Bridge was built between 1176-1209 and represented an architectural marvel. While bridges in general have been built to serve a purpose, designers…

Group of female backpackers standing together

Tips to Remember When Embarking On Your First Backpacking Trip

Todd Neikirk

Backpacking is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States. It’s estimated that over 10 million people took part in the pastime in…

Hand holding a great blue heron chick + Cassowary looking sideways

Terrifying Birds That Look Just Like The Dinosaurs They’re Descended From

Todd Neikirk

For a large number of animals, it’s clear they descended from dinosaurs – think of sea creatures like sharks, crabs and alligators. There’s also land…

Gorilla with its mouse open + Deer mouse sitting in a tree

Mind-Boggling Similarities Between Humans and Animals

Todd Neikirk

Humans are pretty unique. We communicate almost exclusively by talking, while other creatures use things like intuition and marking their territory, in addition to sound.…

Small mounds around the exterior of a brine pool

Brine Pools: The Hidden Secret In the Depths of the World’s Oceans

Todd Neikirk

The vast majority of the Earth is covered in water, and scientists haven’t even scratched the surface of what lies beneath. It’s well known that…

Slow loris in a tree + Baby hippopotamus sitting in shallow water

Careful! These Cute Animals Will Actually Kill You

Todd Neikirk

People like to keep animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits in their homes because they’re adorable. That being said, pets aren’t the only cute…

Justin Bieber looking over his sunglasses

Six Celebrities Who Are Making a Difference for the Environment – And Five Who Are Killing It

Todd Neikirk

When one has a lot of money, it’s easy to do an awful lot of harm to the Earth. This includes having a massive carbon…

Portrait of Bear Grylls

Did Bear Grylls Enjoy Any of the Survival Foods He Ate In the Wild?

Todd Neikirk

Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls is likely the world’s most famous survivalist and adventurer. Born in London, England in 1974, he developed an interest in sailing…

Aerial view of Lower Manhattan

The Eight Best Vacation Spots in the United States

Todd Neikirk

The United States is one of the biggest countries in the world. As a result, there are plenty of great places to travel on vacation,…