News & Features Archive

• May 02 2012

  Voytek, the Soldier Bear

  Voytek may sound like an average (G.I.) Joe – but there are a few important distinctions. Voyek was quite a bit hairier than his fellow men. He could sleep for weeks at a time, eat every last bite of whatever sludge was being served at the mess hall – and did we mention he weighed nearly 500 pounds? Read More

• May 02 2012

  Tama the Cat Is Station Master For Japanese Train Station

  In Kinokawa, Japan, you'll find a feline celebrity at the local train station – and no, for once, it's not Hello Kitty. The cat in question is Tama, a stray tabby who makes her home in the station. Read More

• March 24 2012

  Scientist Aubrey De Grey Claims Humans Can Live to 1,000

  The anti-aging expert claims that the secrets of eternal youth are just a few scientific discoveries away. Read More

• March 22 2012

  The World’s Most Bizarre and Unusual Festivals and Events

  If you're planning to travel this year, here are some strange and unique celebrations worth planning a trip around. Read More

• March 21 2012

  Tree-mendous! Seven of the World’s Most Extraordinary Trees

  Take a look at some of the world's most remarkable trees. Read More

• March 08 2012

  Pet Cat Noah Detects Aneurysm in Owner Janet Batten

  A tabby named Noah performed a "cat scan" on Nevada owner Janet Batten. Read More

• March 07 2012

  It’s Snowing Spiders in Wagga Wagga, Australia

  Thousands of wolf spiders have brought their spider webs to the fields of flooded Wagga Wagga. Read More

• January 18 2012

  Simon Dale Carves $4,000 Hobbit House Out of Hillside

  Simon Dale has carved a small house for his family out of a Welsh hillside. Read More

• November 16 2011

  Dog Travels 70 Miles to Find His Marine Best Friend

  When Maj. Brian Dennis' Marine unit relocated, he was sure he'd never see Nubs, the stray dog he loved, again. But Nubs had other plans. Read More

• October 26 2011

  Floating Diaper Saves Toddler from Drowning

  3-year-old Sariyah Michel was rescued from a lake, thanks to her absorbent Pampers diaper. Read More

• October 13 2011

  Pregnant Woman Amber Miller Runs Chicago Marathon, Then Gives Birth

  Amber Miller ran the Chicago marathon 39 weeks pregnant, then gave birth after finishing the race. Read More

• October 07 2011

  New Fabric Could Make Doing Laundry Unnecessary

  A new type of fabric can kill bacteria with sunlight. Read More

• October 02 2011

  Harold Hackett Receives Thousands of Replies to Messages in Bottles

  Harold Hackett has sent out close to 5,000 messages in bottles, and has received replies to more than 3,000 of them. Read More

• September 15 2011

  San Diego Chargers Fans Return $1,000 in Lost Money

  When a waitress dropped more than $1,000 in bills, fans returned every last dollar to her. Read More

• September 09 2011

  Dave Cornwaithe Travels Mississippi River by Stand-Up Paddleboard

  Dave Cornwaithe is attempting to complete 25 separate 1,000 mile journeys without using motorized transportation, in the Expedition 1000. Read More

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