Strange & Offbeat
Zookeeper Walks Into Lion Enclosure to Impress Fiancee, Gets Mauled
An Uzbek zookeeper tragically lost his life after going into the lion’s enclosure at a private zoo t ...View More
Dancing dwarf: A 2,300-year-old ancient Egyptian statue of a godlike man with a muscular 6-pack
What it is: A marble statuetteWhere it is from: Alexandria, EgyptWhen it was made: Sometime bet ...View More
What temperature is the moon?
The moon may seem like a cold, lifeless rock. But how cold does it actually get on the lunar su ...View More
Our ancient primate ancestors mostly had twins — humans don't, for a good evolutionary reason
Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures assoc ...View More
Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For example, t ...View More
Honda promises solid-state batteries that could double EV range to 620 miles by 2030
Honda plans to produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) that could deliver up ...View More
2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan Valley
A 2,100-year-old hoard of 160 coins has been discovered at an archaeological site in the Jordan ...View More
Space photo of the week: Hubble celebrates 10 years of hunting giants
What it is: Our solar system's four giant outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and NeptuneWhe ...View More
How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?
DNA tests can tell people where in the world their ancestors came from, and if they're at risk ...View More
Hypnosis is real — and it can help with IBS, poor sleep and anxiety, experts say
We've all seen it, typically on television or on stage: A hypnotist selects a few members from ...View More
