Weird

The seventh season of Julia Child’s 'The French Chef,' which was the first to air in color, highlights the profound impact of color on food recognition and emotional responses.

NASA's Perseverance rover has captured images of unusual rock formations on Mars that resemble a "crab claw" and a "shark fin," igniting humorous comparisons among astronomy fans.

A new study from the University of the Witwatersrand has revealed that the prehistoric predator Shuvuuia deserti, resembling a chicken and living around 80 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous in Mongolia, was nocturnal and had remarkable sensory adaptations.

Doomsday prepping, once viewed as eccentric behavior associated with conspiracy theorists, has been on the rise in the U.S.

Researchers at Iowa State University have discovered a way to reverse aging in the heart muscles of fruit flies, which may lead to new treatments for heart disease in humans.

A recent survey of 2,000 parents has revealed that many continue the bedtime story tradition into their children’s teenage years, with 10% reading to their kids until age 13 or older, while 11% stop around ages three to four.

A remarkably rare new species of leafhopper, named Phlogis kibalensis, has been discovered in Uganda's Kibale National Park by researchers during field studies.

A recent survey of 2,000 American men reveals that facial hair significantly boosts their confidence, with 75% feeling more self-assured when sporting some beard.

A study by European researchers has revealed that music affects individuals' heart rhythms differently during a classical concert, as they observed distinct recovery times following heartbeats among three participants with pacemakers.

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll reveals that one in five Americans is considering planning a pregnancy based on their desired child's astrological sign, with Millennials (31%) and Gen Zers (25%) being the most inclined to do so.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that many people are unaware of the correct forms of the lowercase letter 'g', which has two distinct types: the opentail g, commonly used in handwriting, and the looptail g, prevalent in printed fonts like Times New Roman.

A study from the University of Exeter identifies five distinct types of cat owners in the UK based on their attitudes toward their cats' predatory behaviors and wildlife conservation.

New research from Cornell University reveals that fish have been communicating using sound waves for at least 155 million years, challenging the perception that fish sounds are rare.

Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a motorized chewing robot designed to test the effectiveness of medicated chewing gum as a new method for drug delivery.

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A peculiar conflict is emerging in Japan as brown bears near the Shiretoko Peninsula are damaging artificially planted conifer forests in search of cicada nymphs, which has become an unexpected food source for them.

A recent study by German scientists has provided evidence supporting the long-held belief that animals display unusual behavior prior to earthquakes, often up to 20 hours before the event.

A study from The Ohio State University found that using a footstool while sitting on the toilet can significantly improve bowel movements and reduce pain for those with constipation.

NASA researchers have found that New York City is gradually sinking at an average rate of 0.06 inches per year, with some areas sinking faster due to factors like land reclamation and construction.

Researchers from the University of North Carolina examined the phenomenon of 'hangry,' where hunger combines with anger, leading to irritability.

A recent study from the University of Reading predicts that climate change will cause a significant increase in airplane turbulence, with projections showing that rocky flights could double or even triple in severity.

A recent study from Japan reveals that female dogs possess the ability to judge human competence based on their actions.

A researcher from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Jace Tunnel, discovered a rare four-foot American eel corpse at Rockport Beach, Texas, which has gained attention on social media.

Researchers have discovered biofluorescence in a species of Arctic fish, the luminous snailfish (Liparis gibbus), during the Constantine S.

Recent research has documented the first-ever instance of a noble false widow spider capturing and consuming a bat, specifically a protected Pipistrelle bat, in a home in north Shropshire, England.

Duke University scientists have developed a 'Smart Toilet' that monitors digestive health by analyzing feces as they are flushed.

A recent study on the 500-million-year-old fossil known as Saccorhytus, previously thought to be linked to human ancestors, has revealed it belongs to a different group called ecdysosozoans, which includes arthropods and nematodes.

A study from Penn State University reveals that pro-environmental behaviors are often associated with gender stereotypes, leading to social consequences for individuals based on their actions.

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a novel wearable technology that allows users to draw electronic circuits directly onto their skin using a pen, similar to writing on paper.

A study from Uppsala University suggests that men's sleep patterns may be significantly affected by the lunar cycle, particularly during the waxing phase, leading to lower sleep efficiency and increased wakefulness.

A study conducted by researchers at Swansea University found that common shore crabs demonstrate impressive navigation and memory skills, as they successfully navigated and remembered a complex maze for up to two weeks without food incentives.

A significant discovery in evolutionary biology has been made with the finding of a complete fossil of the ancient fish Elpistostege in Miguasha, Canada.

Researchers at Northwestern University have solved the long-standing mystery of static electricity by uncovering that the different forces experienced by the front and back of a sliding object create distinct electrical charges, generating static currents.

A recent study mapping the genome of the duck-billed platypus reveals it possesses an unusual combination of genes from mammals, birds, and reptiles, solidifying its status as one of the oddest mammals on Earth.

A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that the average person feels 'perfectly healthy' less than half the year, experiencing aches and pains for about 144 days annually.

A recent study from the University of California, Riverside, led by assistant professor Katerine Stavropoulos, explored the phenomenon of 'cute aggression,' the impulse to pinch or squeeze cute beings without the intention to harm.

A recent survey reveals that 80% of Americans have at least one 'cleaning black hole' in their homes, areas that are difficult to keep tidy, with the average household identifying three such spots.

Scientists have discovered the remarkably preserved brain of a three-eyed prawn, named Stanleycaris hirpex, which lived over 506 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion.

A new study reveals that mosquitoes possess a unique ability to detect human scents through multiple receptors in their antennae, allowing them to locate humans even when these antennae are removed.

A recent survey of 1,000 American adults reveals that 87% have been experiencing unusual dreams since the onset of the pandemic, with many reporting more vivid dreams than before.