Interesting Animals: Facts And Photos From Mother Nature's Weird Side

J. Fred Muggs — The Chimpanzee That Saved NBC’s ‘Today’ Show

When the ratings for NBC's 'Today' show were plummeting, they looked to a non-human species for help.

By Daniel Rennie Mar 13, 2018

J. Fred Muggs — The Chimpanzee That Saved NBC’s ‘Today’ Show

When the ratings for NBC's 'Today' show were plummeting, they looked to a non-human species for help.

By Daniel Rennie March 13, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena Feb 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena February 26, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 25, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro February 25, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong Feb 22, 2018

The Disturbingly Literal Origins Of The Phrase “Cat Got Your Tongue?”

From torture to witches to dismemberment, "Cat got your tongue" has origins more sinister than you ever imagined.

By William DeLong February 22, 2018

Bird’s Nest Soup Is An Expensive Delicacy And It’s “Mm! Mm! Weird!”

The high cost of bird's nest soup comes from the dangerous retrieval process of the nests, and the painstaking cleaning they go through to become safe to eat.

By Katie Serena Feb 21, 2018

Bird’s Nest Soup Is An Expensive Delicacy And It’s “Mm! Mm! Weird!”

The high cost of bird's nest soup comes from the dangerous retrieval process of the nests, and the painstaking cleaning they go through to become safe to eat.

By Katie Serena February 21, 2018