A rare dual sex songbird has been discovered at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve in Pennsylvania. This once-in-a-lifetime bird sighting is as beautiful as it is rare. (1) Dual Sex Songbird Spreads Its Wings The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak is a gorgeous bird whether it is a female or male. The way you...
The flu, short for influenza, remains a prevalent and potentially serious respiratory illness that affects millions of people each year worldwide. With the help of infectious disease experts, we have identified the top 10 places where you are most likely to contract the flu. Understanding these high-risk environments can help individuals take necessary precautions to...
Thought two-headed sharks are made-up creatures from sci-fi films? Think again. A fisherman pulled a baby mutant shark out of the water off the coast of Western India, and it’s not the first of its kind. Mutant Shark Found Nitin Patel, a fisherman in Maharashtra, India, had a shock when he hauled in a two-headed...
A terrifying video of a cougar stalking a hiker in Provo, Utah has gone viral. Frightened for his life, the young man made it out of this encounter unscathed. His video reminds us that wildlife should not be messed with. Viral Video of a Cougar ‘Stalking’ a Hiker Many of us take for granted that...
For centuries, people have shared stories and experiences of how certain foods can influence the content of their dreams. From the spicy cheese dish Welsh rarebit, believed to induce bizarre and disturbing dreams, to the widely held perception that consuming specific foods late at night can trigger nightmares, the connection between dietary choices and dreaming...
Many people around the world struggle to eat enough vegetables each day. Often it is because they have learned that, while good for you, they are not very fun or tasty. This, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. Vegetables add color and variety to your plate, and if you prepare them well, are incredibly...
Many of us take advice from our older siblings as we grow up. Often, we look to them while they navigate the world and learn from their successes and mistakes. In this adorable video, a young baby receives life advice from his much older, much more experienced four-year-old brother. This is what he has to...
Sometimes to get a job done you just have to do it yourself. That’s exactly what this Toronto man did when his community garden was in desperate need of a staircase. Now, the city has threatened to tear it down. Toronto Man Builds Staircase in Park Adi Astl of Etobicoke in Toronto, Canada was tired...
Girls have the power to change the world, and these young high school students are proving that. This all-girl engineer team invented a solar-powered tent for the homeless to keep them warmer at night, All-Girl Engineer Team Invents Solar-Powered Tents for the Homeless There is no question about it: Homelessness is on the rise. A...
Tiny homes are all the rage this year, however, this one takes the idea of off-grid, minimalist living to a whole new level. Check out this incredible tiny houseboat, fully outfitted for life on the water. Off-Grid Tiny House Boat Richard from Daigno, Quebec, Canada has hand-built himself a tiny houseboat that is a fully...
Centenarians—individuals who live to be 100 or older—are a source of fascination for many people. Their long, healthy lives hold the key to understanding what it takes to age gracefully and happily. While genetics play a large role in longevity, there are lifestyle factors and habits that can also influence your lifespan. Here are 15...
Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment with wasps and colored paper, which resulted in the insects building rainbow nests. This is how they do it. Wasps Build Rainbow Nests Italian biological science student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment with...
