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Inside The Mystery Of The ‘Montauk Monster’ That Washed Ashore In Long Island

In the summer of 2008, locals in the New York hamlet of Montauk were shaken by the discovery of a bloated and bloodless creature they couldn't identify. It was dubbed the "Montauk Monster" — then it mysteriously vanished.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 17, 2026

Inside The Mystery Of The ‘Montauk Monster’ That Washed Ashore In Long Island

In the summer of 2008, locals in the New York hamlet of Montauk were shaken by the discovery of a bloated and bloodless creature they couldn't identify. It was dubbed the "Montauk Monster" — then it mysteriously vanished.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 17, 2026

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Hugh Glass dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort after being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Then he began his quest for revenge.

By Katie Serena • Apr 7, 2026

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Hugh Glass dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort after being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Then he began his quest for revenge.

By Katie Serena • April 7, 2026

How Vladimir Demikhov Actually Made A Two-Headed Dog

Though it's hard to believe that Soviet scientist Vladimir Demikhov actually made a two-headed dog, these surreal photos are the proof.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 4, 2026

How Vladimir Demikhov Actually Made A Two-Headed Dog

Though it's hard to believe that Soviet scientist Vladimir Demikhov actually made a two-headed dog, these surreal photos are the proof.

By Erin Kelly • April 4, 2026

‘It Was Just Bones All Over The Floor’: Dozens Of Ice Age Fossils Found Inside A Cave In Texas

The prehistoric fossils of a giant tortoise and a lion-sized armadillo that were found in an underground stream are unlike anything that's ever been uncovered in Central Texas before.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 2, 2026

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‘It Was Just Bones All Over The Floor’: Dozens Of Ice Age Fossils Found Inside A Cave In Texas

The prehistoric fossils of a giant tortoise and a lion-sized armadillo that were found in an underground stream are unlike anything that's ever been uncovered in Central Texas before.

By Cara Johnson • April 2, 2026

What Is The Wendigo? Meet The Cannibalistic Cryptid Of Your Nightmares

A humanoid monster with fangs, antlers, and glowing eyes, the Algonquian Wendigo either devours its victims or possesses their spirit and body.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Mar 31, 2026

What Is The Wendigo? Meet The Cannibalistic Cryptid Of Your Nightmares

A humanoid monster with fangs, antlers, and glowing eyes, the Algonquian Wendigo either devours its victims or possesses their spirit and body.

By Jaclyn Anglis • March 31, 2026

‘A Cacophony Of Hell’: Inside The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre

With World War II nearing its end in the early months of 1945, hundreds of Japanese soldiers perished during the Ramree Island crocodile attack — the deadliest in recorded history.

By William DeLong • Mar 29, 2026

‘A Cacophony Of Hell’: Inside The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre

With World War II nearing its end in the early months of 1945, hundreds of Japanese soldiers perished during the Ramree Island crocodile attack — the deadliest in recorded history.

By William DeLong • March 29, 2026

40-Million-Year-Old Mating Flies Found In Rare Australian Amber Fossil

Rarely found in the Southern Hemisphere, amber can preserve ancient organisms exactly as they were millions of years ago.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 19, 2026

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40-Million-Year-Old Mating Flies Found In Rare Australian Amber Fossil

Rarely found in the Southern Hemisphere, amber can preserve ancient organisms exactly as they were millions of years ago.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 19, 2026

Can Animals Have Down Syndrome? Inside The Truth Behind This Viral Internet Story

From Kenny the tiger to Otto the kitten, you've probably seen content about animals with Down syndrome. But what's the truth about their conditions?

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 12, 2026

Can Animals Have Down Syndrome? Inside The Truth Behind This Viral Internet Story

From Kenny the tiger to Otto the kitten, you've probably seen content about animals with Down syndrome. But what's the truth about their conditions?

By Gina Dimuro • March 12, 2026

Paleontologists Just Discovered A Strange Salamander-Like Creature With A Sideways Jaw That Predated The Dinosaurs

Known as Tanyka amnicola, this three-foot lake-dweller inhabited the prehistoric supercontinent Gondwana 275 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 4, 2026

Science News

Paleontologists Just Discovered A Strange Salamander-Like Creature With A Sideways Jaw That Predated The Dinosaurs

Known as Tanyka amnicola, this three-foot lake-dweller inhabited the prehistoric supercontinent Gondwana 275 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 4, 2026

How Charla Nash Survived One Of The Most Horrifying Animal Attacks In History

In February 2009, Charla Nash was viciously mauled by Travis the Chimp in Stamford, Connecticut, leaving her clinging to life and needing a full face transplant.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 3, 2026

How Charla Nash Survived One Of The Most Horrifying Animal Attacks In History

In February 2009, Charla Nash was viciously mauled by Travis the Chimp in Stamford, Connecticut, leaving her clinging to life and needing a full face transplant.

By Austin Harvey • March 3, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of Oxana Malaya, The Feral Child Who Lived In A Dog Kennel

After she was abandoned by her parents, Oxana Malaya lived with a pack of dogs for nearly five years — and picked up some dog-like behaviors during her time with them.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Mar 2, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of Oxana Malaya, The Feral Child Who Lived In A Dog Kennel

After she was abandoned by her parents, Oxana Malaya lived with a pack of dogs for nearly five years — and picked up some dog-like behaviors during her time with them.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • March 2, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter Who Faced Down Nature’s Fiercest Creatures

In September 2006, Steve Irwin was filming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef when a stingray suddenly pierced his chest. Within minutes, he was dead.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 27, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter Who Faced Down Nature’s Fiercest Creatures

In September 2006, Steve Irwin was filming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef when a stingray suddenly pierced his chest. Within minutes, he was dead.

By Natasha Ishak • February 27, 2026