From The Archive

For These Penguins, Monogamy Means Doing Your Own Thing

Long distance loving! Every year, southern rockhopper penguin couples court, mate, and raise their chicks—but only for a month or so. Then, it’s off to an extended winter's worth of “me time."

A Brief History of Pie Throwing

That old pie trope was around long before the Three Stooges.

New Rooftop Mural in Norway May Be the Largest in the World

At 226,0040 square feet, "Lilith & Olaf" might beat out the Pueblo Levee Project as the world's largest mural.

All 50 States Reimagined as Food Puns

Oklahummus! Alahama! New Pork! Here are all 50 states reimagined as different types of food by Foodiggity.

Young Readers With This Gene Variant Are Far More Likely to Be Nearsighted

A new study says that kids with a specific gene variant who read at least an hour a day are five times more likely to develop myopia.

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Petting This Cute Caterpillar Could Send You To The Hospital

Puss caterpillars look like furry friends, but that fuzz is venomous!

What Were We Thinking? The Top 10 Most Dangerous Ads

While some faulty campaigns were merely the victims of evolving scientific knowledge, many blatantly ignored facts.

Counterfeit Chocolate: Not Just A Thing of the Past

The Aztecs had a market for counterfeit cacao beans, but so do some modern-day chocolatiers.

11 Scientific Benefits of Taking Adventurous Vacations

While lounging by the beach sipping drinks with little umbrellas can be fantastic, a more active, adventurous vacation can actually do more to improve your quality of life.