At the age of two, Oscar Wrigley tested off the IQ charts, putting him into Einstein-level territory. More »
The Ig Nobel Awards ceremony, held each October, spotlights some of the silliest scientific developments of the year. More »
In London, keep a lookout for "putpockets": instead of stealing your cash, they'll slip you a little extra. More »
Recently, a pair of furniture movers in Maine discovered that they are long-lost brothers. More »
In Italy, if you find yourself in trouble at the beach, a four-legged lifeguard might just give you a helping paw. More »
A new medical development inspired by an aquatic worm could replace the need for metal plates and screws in setting some types of broken bones. More »
Chris Stewart was almost decapitated two years ago in a horrific racing crash, but now he's back behind the wheel. More »
Warren MacLeod carved the "Sconestone" out of an African soapstone—and now he's sent it off on a global mission of kindness. More »
The Swiss chocolate company Callebaut has invented a non-melting, low-calorie chocolate bar: in other words, the perfect treat. More »
Larry “Curly” Haubner is 107 years old, and shows no signs of slowing down. So when he outlived his savings, friends and strangers alike stepped in to make sure he'd be able to spend the rest of his life in comfort at his assisted living facility. More »
In London's Trafalgar Square, thousands of random people are getting an hour in the spotlight as human art, in the "One & Other" exhibition. More »
Google can be good for all sorts of things, from searching to shopping. Now, you can add crime-solving to the list. More »
While you probably won’t find a city in America that doesn’t celebrate Independence Day in some form or another, you may not be aware of some of the other fun and bizarre summer celebrations that you’ll find around the world. If you feel like having fun at a unique and quirky summer festival, here are a few upcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar. More »
Whether you’ve been a feline aficionado for years, or you’ve never come across a kitty you could tolerate, we’ve found four cats that prove how fascinating the species truly is. More »