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'Fluffy' crab Lamarckdromia beagle wears living coral as 'hat'

Australian Scientists Discover Furry Crab Species That Wears Sponge As Hat

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Hats: They’re a hot fashion trend — even if you’re a crustacean. A previously undiscovered species of crab, recently found washed up on a beach …

Read moreAustralian Scientists Discover Furry Crab Species That Wears Sponge As Hat

Lobster roll "cake"

Lobster Roll ‘cakes’ Will Make Your Summer Parties Totally Unique

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Looking for a different kind of cake to serve at your next summer party? If you’re a seafood fan, a lobster roll “cake” could be …

Read moreLobster Roll ‘cakes’ Will Make Your Summer Parties Totally Unique

Dog plays with toys at home

New Study Offers Insight Into How Dogs Think

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Tricia Goss

If you think that your dog knows what you’re saying when you tell him to fetch his favorite stuffy, you may be right. A study …

Read moreNew Study Offers Insight Into How Dogs Think

Woman and dog sleep in Plufl human dog bed

You Can Preorder This Human Dog Bed That’s Perfect For Naps

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Have you ever looked at your pet all snuggled up and snoozing in their fluffy little bed and thought, “Gosh, that looks comfy!”? If so, …

Read moreYou Can Preorder This Human Dog Bed That’s Perfect For Naps

Grocery store workers with world-record fruit display

Grocery Store Sets World Record For Largest Fruit Display Ever

June 12, 2022June 10, 2022 by WCPO News

A Chicago grocery store set a record on June 8 for the world’s largest fruit display. Jewel Osco’s fruit display included over 200,000 bananas and …

Read moreGrocery Store Sets World Record For Largest Fruit Display Ever

All eight planets in our solar system are shown in this diagram.

How To See 5 Planets Aligned In The Sky During June

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Jason Meyers

Five planets are expected to move into a rare alignment in June, and observant watchers on Earth will be able to see it all. For …

Read moreHow To See 5 Planets Aligned In The Sky During June

Rozi the cheetah and Daisy the dog from the Cincinnati Zoo are shown.

Cincinnati Zoo Adopts Rescue Puppy To Be Newborn Cheetah’s Pal

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Usually, cats and dogs aren’t known to pal around together. Sometimes, though, something special happens that unites two unlikely furry friends. In this case, the …

Read moreCincinnati Zoo Adopts Rescue Puppy To Be Newborn Cheetah’s Pal

A man soaks in a tub of beer, while holding a drink at The Beer Spa in Denver.

This ‘Beer Spa’ Lets You Drink A Brew As You Soak In Barley And Hops

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 by Emily OBrien

While you won’t be getting a mani-pedi at The Beer Spa, as you would at a traditional spa, you will get to experience unique beer-infused treatments …

Read moreThis ‘Beer Spa’ Lets You Drink A Brew As You Soak In Barley And Hops

An iPhone is shown alongside a look at the Visual Look Up feature in action.

How To Identify Plants And Animals With Your IPhone’s Camera

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Each new generation of the iPhone has more features than the average consumer will typically ever use. We hold the equivalent of a fully operational …

Read moreHow To Identify Plants And Animals With Your IPhone’s Camera

Last pay phones in New York City being removed

New York Has Removed Its Last Public Pay Phone

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by Tricia Goss

In 1889, inventor William Gray and developer George A. Long installed the first pay phone at a bank in Hartford, Connecticut. By 1902, there were …

Read moreNew York Has Removed Its Last Public Pay Phone

Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa painting

Daily ‘Artle’ Game Is Like Wordle But With Works Of Art

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey

When Wordle came out last fall, the web-based word game quickly became a viral sensation. The game, which Josh Wardle created, is now owned and …

Read moreDaily ‘Artle’ Game Is Like Wordle But With Works Of Art

Woman assembles Lego's Starry Night by Van Gogh

Lego’s New Starry Night Set Lets You Build The Iconic Van Gogh Painting In 3D

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Vincent van Gogh’s magnificent depiction of a shimmering night sky can soon be yours — in a plastic brick form. Lego will be releasing the …

Read moreLego’s New Starry Night Set Lets You Build The Iconic Van Gogh Painting In 3D

Kayakers Found A Human Skull That Turned Out To Be 8,000 Years Old

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

What was supposed to be a simple day of kayaking for two Minnesota residents turned into more than they bargained for when they happened upon …

Read moreKayakers Found A Human Skull That Turned Out To Be 8,000 Years Old

Ancient tooth found and artist's rendering of Denisovan human

Scientists Find Tooth Of Ancient Human Species In Laos—A First In Southeast Asia

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Sometimes the smallest discoveries can lead to the biggest revelations. For a team of scientists exploring a mountain range in Laos, one of these seemingly …

Read moreScientists Find Tooth Of Ancient Human Species In Laos—A First In Southeast Asia

Woman Bought $32 Painting At Goodwill—’Antiques Roadshow’ Says It’s Worth A Lot More

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by KNXV

An unexpected discovery at a Phoenix Goodwill led to a viral moment, a chance to be on “Antiques Roadshow” and further proved a woman’s knack …

Read moreWoman Bought $32 Painting At Goodwill—’Antiques Roadshow’ Says It’s Worth A Lot More

Great Dane Zeus, Guinness' world's tallest dog

This Great Dane In Texas Was Named World’s Tallest Dog By Guinness

May 13, 2022May 17, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey

A 2-year-old Great Dane from Texas just set the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living dog (male) in the world! Standing at over …

Read moreThis Great Dane In Texas Was Named World’s Tallest Dog By Guinness

Lunar Plants Research Documentation: plants growing in moon soil

NASA Grew Plants In Soil From The Moon For The First Time Ever

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

For the first time ever, scientists have successfully grown plants using soil from the moon. The experiment is more than 50 years in the making, …

Read moreNASA Grew Plants In Soil From The Moon For The First Time Ever

100-Year-Old Holds World Record For Longest Time Spent At One Company

May 13, 2022May 12, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

After 84 years and 9 days of service at the same Brazilian textile company that he has worked for since he was 15 years old, …

Read more100-Year-Old Holds World Record For Longest Time Spent At One Company

Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Florida woods

Nature Photographer Captures Stunning Photos Of Rare Yellow Cardinal

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Taylor Kuether

A nature photographer captured an incredibly rare shot this week when she snapped a photo of a yellow cardinal in Gainseville, Florida. Karen Devens of …

Read moreNature Photographer Captures Stunning Photos Of Rare Yellow Cardinal

Texas woman found ancient Roman bust at Goodwill

Woman Found A Marble Bust At Goodwill For $34.99—It’s Actually From Ancient Rome

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Taking a trip to Goodwill is a great way to find unique secondhand clothing and household items, and sometimes, a quick shopping adventure can lead …

Read moreWoman Found A Marble Bust At Goodwill For $34.99—It’s Actually From Ancient Rome

Person holds blue piece of sea glass

What Is Sea Glass? This Former Trash Is Now Treasured By Collectors, Artists

May 6, 2022May 5, 2022 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreWhat Is Sea Glass? This Former Trash Is Now Treasured By Collectors, Artists

Brown diamond found in state park

Man Finds 2.38-Carat Brown Diamond In State Park

May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 by Tricia Goss

A regular visitor to an Arkansas diamond mine made his most significant find yet: A brown diamond weighing in at more than 2 carats. Arkansas …

Read moreMan Finds 2.38-Carat Brown Diamond In State Park

A bowl of Tropicana's special cereal, Tropicana Crunch, which is meant to be eaten with orange juice.

Tropicana’s New Cereal Is Meant To Be Drowned In Orange Juice

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If cereal is one of your go-to breakfast foods, chances are you enjoy it in a bowl with milk. Did you know, however, that some …

Read moreTropicana’s New Cereal Is Meant To Be Drowned In Orange Juice

Ja'Leaha Thornton accepted by 72 colleges

Teen Who Got Into 72 Colleges Gives Her Advice For Making Applying Less Stressful

April 30, 2022April 29, 2022 by Bridget Sharkey

Filling out college applications and waiting to hear back is one of the most stressful parts of a teen’s life (not to mention their parents’ …

Read moreTeen Who Got Into 72 Colleges Gives Her Advice For Making Applying Less Stressful

Steak cooked in an air fryer topped with garlic butter

Is Air Fryer Steak As Good As The Grill?

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Brittany Anas

As much as I love firing up my grill and cooking over an open flame, there’s a good stretch of the year that backyard barbecuing …

Read moreIs Air Fryer Steak As Good As The Grill?

mushroom-coffins

You Can Get Coffins Made Of Mushroom Fiber To Become Part Of The Cycle Of Life When You Die

April 29, 2022April 28, 2022 by Kathleen St. John

Many of us make small choices in our lives to help the environment. Now you can do your part even in death — with a …

Read moreYou Can Get Coffins Made Of Mushroom Fiber To Become Part Of The Cycle Of Life When You Die

Ramiro Alanis holds record for watching 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

Man Sets World Record Watching ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ 292 Times

April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreMan Sets World Record Watching ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ 292 Times

Woman with Lego Succulents

You Can Get Lego Succulents So You Never Have To Think About Your Plants Again

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by Tricia Goss

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Read moreYou Can Get Lego Succulents So You Never Have To Think About Your Plants Again

Can You Train A Cat?

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Barbie Dream Camper

You Can Enter To Win A Barbie Dream Camper Vacation

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreYou Can Enter To Win A Barbie Dream Camper Vacation

Lottery ticket

Man Says Mistake Led To $1 Million Lottery Win

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

A man who recently won a $1 million jackpot said he got a lucky break when a ticket-printing error caused his numbers not to be …

Read moreMan Says Mistake Led To $1 Million Lottery Win

Coin in man's hand, ready for coin toss

Watch This Couple Decide Their New Last Name With Coin Toss At Wedding Ceremony

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Most engaged couples spend a long time planning every detail of their special day. Everything from the bride’s dress to specific wedding reception themes and …

Read moreWatch This Couple Decide Their New Last Name With Coin Toss At Wedding Ceremony

Homemade dandelion wine shown in a pair of glasses.

You Can Actually Make Wine From Dandelions

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreYou Can Actually Make Wine From Dandelions

A box of Velveeta cheese is displayed on a grocery store shelf.

What Is Velveeta, Anyway?

April 15, 2022April 14, 2022 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

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Eugene Cronley and his record-breaking blue catfish

Man Reels In ‘monster’ Record-Breaking Catfish On The Mississippi River

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

We’ve all heard stories from fishermen about “the one that got away.” In those tales, the biggest fish ever got hooked on the end of …

Read moreMan Reels In ‘monster’ Record-Breaking Catfish On The Mississippi River

Illustration of lungs

Hospitals Use ‘Lungs In A Box’ To Solve Donation Shortage

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreHospitals Use ‘Lungs In A Box’ To Solve Donation Shortage

Flamingo runs across water before taking flight

Runaway Flamingo Pops Up In Texas 17 Years After Escaping Kansas Zoo

April 13, 2022April 12, 2022 by Tricia Goss

What’s pink and white, stands on one leg and enjoys trips to the Texas coast? No. 492, aka Pink Floyd, an African flamingo that once …

Read moreRunaway Flamingo Pops Up In Texas 17 Years After Escaping Kansas Zoo

Bedrock cave house, Utah

You Can Stay In This Cave Home Inside A Utah Mountain

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Helen Lee

If you’ve ever wanted to live off the grid in a self-sustaining way, you might want to check out the cave house of a man …

Read moreYou Can Stay In This Cave Home Inside A Utah Mountain

Visitors Filming Old Faithful from Geyser Hill at Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park’s Special ‘Inheritance Pass’ Can’t Be Used Until 2172

April 9, 2022April 8, 2022 by Clint Davis

If you have a love for nature that you’re hoping to pass down to you future descendants, America’s oldest national park is offering a unique …

Read moreYellowstone National Park’s Special ‘Inheritance Pass’ Can’t Be Used Until 2172

A woman examines her teeth in a mirror. Can you reverse a cavity? It's possible.

Can You Reverse A Cavity? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think

April 8, 2022April 7, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Have you ever had a cavity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s almost a certainty. According to the CDC, about 90% of …

Read moreCan You Reverse A Cavity? The Answer’s More Complicated Than You Might Think

Adidas-Waffle House shoes

Waffle House And Adidas Team Up For Waffle-Themed Golf Shoes

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreWaffle House And Adidas Team Up For Waffle-Themed Golf Shoes

Are roses toxic to cats? A cat sniffs a bouquet of roses.

Are Roses Toxic To Cats? Here’s What To Know Before You Bring A Bouquet Home

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Cats have a natural curiosity that only adds to their endearing charm, but that inquisitive nature can sometimes get felines into trouble. For instance, you …

Read moreAre Roses Toxic To Cats? Here’s What To Know Before You Bring A Bouquet Home

"Firefighter" goat in herd that clears fields for city

In California, Goats And Sheep Return To Firefighting Duty

April 2, 2022April 1, 2022 by Newsy

About Newsy: Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all …

Read moreIn California, Goats And Sheep Return To Firefighting Duty

Owl captured on weather camera

Owl Steals The Show On TV Station’s Weather Cam

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by KXXV

Being a star today means knowing how to capture a viral moment. But how does one take a selfie … with talons? Well, one Montana …

Read moreOwl Steals The Show On TV Station’s Weather Cam

Aurora Borealis reflected between two fjords in Tromsø.

The Northern Lights Will Be Visible In The US This Week

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Look up in the night sky tonight and you just might catch a glimpse of something spectacular: the Aurora Borealis! Also known as the Northern …

Read moreThe Northern Lights Will Be Visible In The US This Week

A hidden-picture puzzle shows a scene full of ducks with a chick among them.

Find A Baby Chick Hiding Among The Ducklings In This Tricky Puzzle

March 25, 2022 by Clint Davis

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Pasta in bowl-plate hybrid known as 'blates.'

People Are Going Crazy For ‘Blates,’ A Hybrid Of Bowls And Plates

March 25, 2022April 7, 2022 by Clint Davis

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Read morePeople Are Going Crazy For ‘Blates,’ A Hybrid Of Bowls And Plates

Classroom desk pets

Teacher’s Viral ‘Desk Pet’ Rewards For Students Have Become Classroom Trend

March 24, 2022March 25, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Many teachers and parents may think of TikTok as a time-waster, especially as they see kids spending countless hours swiping from video to video and …

Read moreTeacher’s Viral ‘Desk Pet’ Rewards For Students Have Become Classroom Trend

Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO David Solomon testifies before the House Financial Services Commitee.

Lollapalooza Lineup Includes Performance By Goldman Sachs CEO

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

The lineup for the 2022 Lollapalooza music festival hit social media this week. The extensive list of performers scheduled to appear at the four-day event …

Read moreLollapalooza Lineup Includes Performance By Goldman Sachs CEO

Statue of Liberty

The 2022 World Happiness Report Was Released—Here’s Where The US Ranks

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

There is apparently a lot to be happy about in Finland. It took the top spot in the 2022 World Happiness Report. The report looks at …

Read moreThe 2022 World Happiness Report Was Released—Here’s Where The US Ranks

Lego figure of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/portrait

Lego Figures Of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Raised $145K For Medical Aid

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

An independent toymaker from Chicago decided to use his unique talents to help the people of Ukraine and ended up raising $145,388 for medical aid …

Read moreLego Figures Of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Raised $145K For Medical Aid

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