Axolotls are second on the list of the most in-demand pets in the U.S., beating cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

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Is ‘The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia’ one of the best horror movies ever? Based on the number of jump scares alone, yes.
The tongue-eating louse is a charming little isopod that likes to burrow into a fish's gills, settle in its mouth, then suck the blood out of its tongue until it falls off so that it can replace the organ and dine on the mucus.
Most people ride the bus to get from point A to point B, but riders taking a new route in Hong Kong are only interested in catching Zs.
If you’re a fan of the TV show 'Peaky Blinders,' you already know that historical gangs could get very creative with their names. Here’s how 11 other creatively-named gangs came up with their monikers.
Over the past near-90 years, zombies have given form to our fears of other cultures, loss of agency, communism, atomic warfare, race relations, capitalism, mass contagions, the space race, and, most importantly, our bone-deep fear of one another.
Exorcism has a fascinating, unsettling history, and it’s left an indelible mark on pop culture thanks to films like 1973's 'The Exorcist.' Here are six historical exorcisms that are every bit as chilling as anything Hollywood can produce.
A man figured out that a season pass to Six Flags meant he could eat for about 20 cents per meal. It's a good plan, but you have to really like chicken balls.
A farmer stumbled upon an underground passageway adorned with millions of shells in 1835. Nearly two centuries later, we still don't know who built it.
The Urban Decay x Marvel Studios 'Eternals' limited-edition makeup collection features eyeshadows, eye pencils, lipsticks, and highlighters.
This long-forgotten 1964 album features a version of ‘The Munsters’ theme song with lyrics and an alphabet song that includes “J is for Jack the Ripper.”
Halloween might evoke visions of carved pumpkins, but turnip jack-o’-lanterns have been around for longer.
Making one simple change to your morning coffee order will cut down on a lot of wasted plastic in the long run.
"It was a dark and stormy night" has become so ingrained in our literary culture that we rarely give much thought to its origins.
For a limited time, get huge savings during this DSW sale on shoes from top-rated brands like Vans, Reebok, Timberland, and more.
The most important story you'll read this week: A strawberry-loving consumer is alleging Kellogg's is using red food dye and dried pears to make people believe their Pop-Tart contains more strawberry than it actually does.
Unlike your typical jack-O'-lantern, pumpkins that have been painted teal, blue, or purple aren't displayed just for decoration.
When they are bored at work, people around the world fantasize about retiring to these 12 countries.
Rotten Tomatoes' highest-rated horror movies aren't all Alfred Hitchcock, John Carpenter, and Jordan Peele. (But they’re all definitely up there.)
Before there was football tailgating, crowds used to gather for parties before public executions. Find out more about the history of this sports ritual.
Give back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and save big during this Sleeper sale, which goes to support Kvitna, a breast cancer education charity.
An enterprising Kickstarter campaign has introduced a fart pedal for guitarists. You'll never look at "Wind of Change" quite the same way again.
Wendy's will now replace your soggy, cold fries with a free hot and crispy batch—no questions asked.
Scientific mysteries continue to stump experts in fields ranging from meteorology to medicine. Here are a few strange things science still hasn't figured out.