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A Group Of Capybaras Adopted A Stray Cat At A Malaysian Zoo — And Now It’s Part Of Their Enclosure

Oyen the cat moved in with Zoo Negara's capybaras sometime during the COVID-19 pandemic — and has been a huge draw for visitors ever since.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 16, 2023

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A Group Of Capybaras Adopted A Stray Cat At A Malaysian Zoo — And Now It’s Part Of Their Enclosure

Oyen the cat moved in with Zoo Negara's capybaras sometime during the COVID-19 pandemic — and has been a huge draw for visitors ever since.

By Austin Harvey • August 16, 2023

Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson • Aug 16, 2023

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Analysis Of Vlad The Impaler’s Letters Suggests That He May Have Cried Tears Of Blood

Molecules left behind on letters written by the 15th-century Wallachian ruler suggest he may have suffered from hemolacria, a condition that causes blood-tinged tears.

By Cara Johnson • August 16, 2023

This U.S. Woman Just Broke The Record For The World’s Longest Female Beard

Erin Honeycutt has polycystic ovarian syndrome, which causes, among other things, excess hair growth.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 15, 2023

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This U.S. Woman Just Broke The Record For The World’s Longest Female Beard

Erin Honeycutt has polycystic ovarian syndrome, which causes, among other things, excess hair growth.

By Austin Harvey • August 15, 2023

This New AI-Powered App Allows Users To ‘Chat’ With Biblical Figures Like Jesus And Satan

Using ChatGPT, app developer Stéphane Peter created "Text With Jesus" to encourage conversation about faith — but it's also sparking its share of controversy.

By Cara Johnson • Aug 15, 2023

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This New AI-Powered App Allows Users To ‘Chat’ With Biblical Figures Like Jesus And Satan

Using ChatGPT, app developer Stéphane Peter created "Text With Jesus" to encourage conversation about faith — but it's also sparking its share of controversy.

By Cara Johnson • August 15, 2023

Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a popular attraction.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 3, 2023

Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a popular attraction.

By Amber Morgan • August 3, 2023

The Gruesome True Story Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck Murders

On March 31, 1922, a mysterious killer murdered a German family of five — Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's children Cäzilia and Josef — and the family's maid Maria Baumgartner. To this day, the killer has never been identified.

By Katie Serena • Aug 3, 2023

The Gruesome True Story Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck Murders

On March 31, 1922, a mysterious killer murdered a German family of five — Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's children Cäzilia and Josef — and the family's maid Maria Baumgartner. To this day, the killer has never been identified.

By Katie Serena • August 3, 2023

This Japanese Man Who Spent $14K To Transform Himself Into A Collie Goes On His First ‘Walk’

A video of Toco's first "walk," posted on the YouTube channel "I want to be an animal," garnered more than 4 million views in less than two weeks.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2023

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This Japanese Man Who Spent $14K To Transform Himself Into A Collie Goes On His First ‘Walk’

A video of Toco's first "walk," posted on the YouTube channel "I want to be an animal," garnered more than 4 million views in less than two weeks.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2023

Inside The Claim That Walt Disney’s Body Was Frozen — And That One Day He’ll Return

After his death in 1966, rumors emerged that Walt Disney's frozen body had been preserved in a cryogenic container.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 28, 2023

Inside The Claim That Walt Disney’s Body Was Frozen — And That One Day He’ll Return

After his death in 1966, rumors emerged that Walt Disney's frozen body had been preserved in a cryogenic container.

By Austin Harvey • July 28, 2023

English Singer Divorces The Ghost Of A Victorian Soldier She ‘Married’ A Year Ago Who She Alleges Had An Affair With Marilyn Monroe

The singer Brocarde claims to have married the ghost in October 2022, but their relationship quickly deteriorated as he began an affair with actress Marilyn Monroe.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 27, 2023

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English Singer Divorces The Ghost Of A Victorian Soldier She ‘Married’ A Year Ago Who She Alleges Had An Affair With Marilyn Monroe

The singer Brocarde claims to have married the ghost in October 2022, but their relationship quickly deteriorated as he began an affair with actress Marilyn Monroe.

By Austin Harvey • July 27, 2023

The Tragic Case Of Christina Boyer, The Allegedly Telekinetic Woman Accused Of Killing Her Three-Year-Old Daughter

As a teen in foster care, Christina Boyer was briefly famous for her alleged telekinetic powers — and as an adult, she was sentenced to life in prison for the 1992 murder of her daughter Amber.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2023

The Tragic Case Of Christina Boyer, The Allegedly Telekinetic Woman Accused Of Killing Her Three-Year-Old Daughter

As a teen in foster care, Christina Boyer was briefly famous for her alleged telekinetic powers — and as an adult, she was sentenced to life in prison for the 1992 murder of her daughter Amber.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2023