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7 Fun Facts for Elephant Appreciation Day

Happy Elephant Appreciation Day! Celebrate the occasion with some facts about everyone's favorite gentle giant.... READ ON

17 Videos of Pets Getting Into Trouble While Home Alone

Our furry friends find plenty of ways to entertain themselves when we're not around.... READ ON

Miniature Calendar Features Landscapes Made From Household Items

10 Delightful Duck Facts

You may have fed a few ducks in your lifetime, and maybe even seen a couple of ducklings waddling around—but how much do you really know about the common waterfowl?... READ ON

The Bubble Tent You Didn't Know You Needed

A transparent dome that allows you to actually see the outdoors while you're enjoying the outdoors.... READ ON

Celebrating a 390-Year-Old Bonsai Tree That Survived the Hiroshima Bombing

39 years after its arrival at the facility, and on the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, the tree is being honored.... READ ON

Stunt Rider Catches Tahitian Waves On His Dirt Bike

After three years of prep, Australian daredevil Robbie Maddison was in for the ride of his life.... READ ON

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Artist Creates Watercolor Coffee Art On Leaves

Indonesian artist Ghidaq al-Nizar has found a way to make the most out of his brew by creating beautiful works of art on cappuccinos, plates, and now even leaves! He usually utilizes leftovers from his morning coffee, down to the very grinds, and calls it "#zerowastecoffee."... READ ON

Ukrainian Company Creates Colorful Aluminum Bow Ties

A simple, stylish solution for those who would rather hit the town than waste time figuring out a bow tie.... READ ON

Naval Engineers Create Extremely Intricate Pop-Up Cards

Two naval engineers come together to create something truly unexpected with their architectural and design skills.... READ ON

The Most-Searched For Employer in Each State

What kinds of jobs are people looking for in your state?... READ ON

Why Does My Skin Burn (or Tan)?

Here's what happens when you bask too long in the sun's rays.... READ ON

Kellogg's Ambassador Creates a Dress Made Entirely From Cereal

The (somewhat) edible garment took 200 hours to complete.... READ ON

Hotel In Japan Offers Wedding Alpacas

Did someone say "destination wedding"? Alpaca my bags.... READ ON

How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

This entertaining video explains the history of, and the science behind, these all-important plastic indicators.... READ ON

Man Creates The First Home-Grown Scottish Wine

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This 6-Minute Cartoon Explains Why Bees Are Dying Off

And what that means for the world's food supply.... READ ON

This Truck Folds Out Into a Fairytale Castle

Once upon a time, a family of three moved into the coolest mobile residence ever.... READ ON

This Man Built an Entire Church Out Of Trees

A lifelong tree lover has fashioned a place of worship out of little more than branches and leaves.... READ ON

World's Oldest Woman Turns 116, Says Bacon Is a Key to Longevity

Zurich Students Create a Wheelchair That Can Climb Stairs

This Artist's Pottery Is Just One Inch Tall

Like any other potter, Jon Almeda makes vases, bowls, and more. His just happen to be teeny-tiny.... READ ON

Do You Know What's Inside a Golf Ball?

Even though golf balls look the same on the outside, it's what's underneath those dimpled shells that may surprise you.... READ ON

Hoverboards Are Finally Here!

Lovers of 'Back to the Future' are about to get really excited.... READ ON

17 Wild Facts About Horses

Horses aren't allowed to climb stairs on movie sets and other interesting tidbits.... READ ON

Which Students Write The Longest Masters Theses?

See how your major stacks up.... READ ON

Legally Blind Artist Carves Stunning Lamps Out of Logs

Duncan Meerding retains just 5 percent of his vision in his peripheries.... READ ON

This Artist's (Surprisingly) Gorgeous Medium: Bananas

Romanian artist Dan Cretu turns produce into fine art with his intricate carvings.... READ ON

How Razzles Are Made

How sugar, gum base, and flavoring become delicious treats.... READ ON

These 10 Airports Have the Fastest Wi-Fi

Rotten Wifi app users tested more than 130 airports in 53 countries around the world. Here's what they found.... READ ON

How the Government Plans to Prevent Drunk Driving

The Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.... READ ON

This Range Rover Can Be Driven Remotely With an App

Its steering, brakes, and throttle can be controlled by your smartphone.... READ ON

11 Ferocious Facts About Tigers

Here are a few things you might not know about the exotic (and endangered) feline.... READ ON

11 Prickly Facts about Porcupines

Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but they're pretty cute once you learn more about them.... READ ON

Original 'Star Wars' Script Settles Age-Old Debate

The script shows just how dramatically the tale changed from George Lucas' early drafts.... READ ON

Robo-Teddy Comes To The Aid of Sick Children

Photographer Turns His Clutter Into Gigantic Collages

Beijing-based photographer Hong Hao makes order out of chaos with complex collages... READ ON

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