Don’t fear the zombies— the coyotes will save the day. But then, conceivably, we have to worry about zombie coyotes. Oh, great.

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Check out some fantastic fads of the 1950s. I miss #4. Nobody misses #2.

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Should you wake a sleepwalker? Do undercover cops have to identify themselves? Does gum take seven years to digest? This chart dispels 52 of the most popular myths and urban legends.

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His brain was out of this world. Check out some astounding quotes from the great Carl Sagan.

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Beware all you New York residents and visitors, and watch out for the Central Park Pirates.

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Better think fast. These people were all spared by lightning-quick reflexes.

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Take the train. It’s beautiful.