Umami, which is known as the fifth flavor, is hard to define. But now, you can find umami extract in a tube in English grocery stores—and in these six ingredients. More »
Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher have been married for 86 years, and are the world's longest-married living couple. Now, they're sharing the secrets of their success on Twitter for Valentine's Day. More »
After getting dumped at the altar, Ed Leedskalnin devoted the rest of his life to building a giant rock monument for his lost love. The weirdest part? He built it with no assistance, even though many of the rocks weigh 30 tons. More »
Bernie Peng knew his girlfriend loved video games - so he rigged up a special proposal she was sure to say yes to. More »
A woman watching a live webcam of a German beach noticed a lost tourist, and notified local authorities so that he could be rescued. More »
Wim Hof can take an hour-long ice bath with no ill effects. But he's not the only person with physical abilities that would astound even David Blaine -- here are a few other talented humans who might just be bringing us to the next stage of evolution. More »
If you want to communicate as well as possible, it helps to know how your conversation partner is feeling. Here are a few ways to get a sense of someone else's state of mind. More »
Want to start your new year off with a bang? Try one of these unique international customs. More »
Rescued from a drug dealer as cubs, these three fierce predators are the best of friends at an animal sanctuary. More »
Nonja, an orangutan, is a prolific photographer at the Vienna Zoo, and her snapshots are a hit with fans all around the world. More »
An experimental new superglue-like substance can save the lives of infants with a rare disorder. More »
One 26-year-old man had a smart business idea: wear a different t-shirt every day, and get people to pay him to do it. More »
Recently, one borrower-gone-bad decided to redeem himself for his sins against his high school library with a $1,000 overdue payment. More »
After the kidney that Julie Robson's father donated to her, she was lucky enough to receive another donated kidney from her mother. More »
Though you'd like to steer clear of swine flu, viruses aren't all bad: some can be used to create batteries. More »