The Wild Dog Breed That Hunts Tigers
Let's cover the basics: the dhole, or Cuon alpinus, is a species of wild dog that hangs its hat in the forests of Central and Southeast Asia. Here's where things get crazy.
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'Longest Animal Ever' Discovered Off Australian Coast
Scientists working off the coast of Australia have found "seemingly the largest animal ever discovered." And yes, it's funky.
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Why People In India Can See The Himalayas For The 'First Time In Decades'
In April 2020, people who previously couldn't see objects right in front of them could feast their eyes on the majestic Himalayan Mountains "for the first time in 30 years." Here's why.
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The Real Reason Hand Sanitizer Has An Expiration Date
Recently, the world has found itself in the middle of a passionate love affair with hand sanitizer. Who knows why? Is there something in the news?
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The Real Reason Sweden Won't Go On A Coronavirus Lockdown
Most of the world has locked down due to coronavirus. But not every country has been on board. The world's Scandanavian meatball mecca, Sweden, has refused to play ball, opting not to lock down parts of the country. Why aren't the Swedes sweating coronavirus as much as some other places?
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The Stinkiest Dog Breed In The World
In many ways, dogs are just like us. They love a long walk in the sun, they want to eat cats, and they can spend hours every day screaming at small animals outside the living room window. And they, like us, smell terrible.
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The Reason Chernobyl's Radiation Levels Have Spiked
In good news for both fans hoping to see a season two of Chernobyl and radioactive fire monster enthusiasts, radiation levels in the area surrounding the site of the infamous 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident began spiking on Saturday, April 4th.
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This Is What It's Really Like To Have A Big Cat As A Pet
Life experiences are subjective, so a lot of this is guess work, but from the information available, owning a big cat sounds terrifying to the point of unscheduled trouser irrigation.
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The Dog Breed That Has A Blue Tongue
You know how the best part of some video games are those first ten minutes, where you drag all of the sliders on the character creator to one side, or the other, and see what kind of genetic monstrosity you can make? Human beings have been doing that with dog breeds for millennia.
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The Truth About What Experts Are Saying About Sanitizing Grocery Items
Hygiene is your friend in the best of times. However, now that the COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the world into the blurst of times, sanitizing surfaces seems more paramount than ever. But what about the surfaces that go in your mouth?
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Why The Horror Frog Breaks Its Own Bones
It's a frog-eat-frog world, and it's only getting hungrier. However, the award for the most WTF defense goes to the aptly named "horror" frog, which freaking breaks its own toes and turns them into weapons.
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The Real Reason This Town Doesn't Have A Single Case Of Coronavirus
Here's how one town avoided the initial onset of the pandemic.
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Antarctica Experiences First Ever Recorded Heat Wave
On March 31, Deutsche Welle reported that scientists recorded the first known heat wave in Antarctica's history.
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The Worst Part Of The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster Isn't What You Think
The fiery disintegration of Columbia ultimately led to the loss of lives and the retirement of NASA's shuttle fleet. But as it turns out, there's more to the story that makes it so much worse. As you'll find out, the worst part of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster might not be what you think.
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The Most Independent Cat Breed In The World
You like cats, but don't necessarily want one glued to you -- one that doesn't require your constant loving attention and affection; what some might call an "independent" cat. So which breed is right for you?
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What It Really Means When You Dream About Flying
Have you ever dreamed one of those dreams where you're flying? The liberating feeling of being able to take it to the skies. The wonderful experience of actually feeling in control of the dream. You can handily escape whatever ogres or bloodthirsty were-kittens your subconscious throws at you ...
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The Cat Breed With The Shortest Lifespan
Is there a cat which, compared with the all-day-sucker mortal staying power of its cousins, is more like an impermanent Pop Rock? What's the best cat for people who don't really want to own a cat for a long time?
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The Dog Breed That Looks Most Like A Bear
While everybody knows that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, optical illusions prove that the species of some creatures also fits that bill.
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The Cat Breed That Actually Likes Water
Imagine that you're a cat. You're going about your day, lounging about in a feline manner, when suddenly, disaster strikes and you find yourself face to face with your worst enemy. Is it a dog? Another cat, perhaps? No, it's something much worse — water.
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The Worst Part Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Isn't What You Think
Millions of Americans — including many schoolchildren — watched the Challenger explode on live TV. That's horrible enough, but as with many tragedies, there are further layers to the story, and the worst part of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster may not be what you think.
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Scientifically Proven Side Effects A Man Gets Shaving Their Head
For men, shaving the head isn't exactly news. But men might not have known the scientifically proven side effects you get from embracing the cueball look.
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The Dog Breed With The Biggest Paws
ven people who don't particularly like dogs will admit that, yes, puppies are cute. Part of that appeal -- not unlike human babies -- is the disproportionate body parts. Especially those paws. But which breeds have the biggest?
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Piece Of Lost Continent Discovered Underneath Canada
So, it turns out researchers recently uncovered a lost continent. What's more, said discovery appears to include diamonds. If you think that sounds like the beginning of a 1930s pulp novel, you're not wrong.
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Reporters Without Borders Is Now Running An Uncensored Library In Minecraft
The NGO Reporters Without Borders, first formed in 1985 to protect hard-hitting journalism and journalists across the world, is now promoting an open Minecraft server which preserves, protects, and displays censored articles from across the (real) globe.
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The Oldest Cat Breed In The World
Nobody seems to agree how many breeds of cat exist these days -- depending on the organization, anywhere from 40-ish to 70-ish, says Hill's Pet. Within that range, which came first?
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Ancient 'Hummingbird' Dinosaur Fossil Discovered In Amber
It might be hard to imagine legendary Jurassic dinosaurs lording over Earth alongside dinosaurs the size of small hummingbirds. Luckily, you don't have to imagine because scientists have unearthed physical proof of a super tiny flying dino.
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The Healthiest Dog Breed In The World
Mankind has spent centuries selectively breeding dogs to be the fastest, the smartest, the largest, and the dumbest. But what about the healthiest? Have humans, in their eternal hubris, bothered to create a special breed of dog designed not to have such a short lifespan?
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