The new species belongs to a very endangered, mysterious genus of giant flying squirrels that each weigh as much as a small dog.

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The painful procedure has been outlawed in several cities. Now, Massachusetts may follow New York's lead and become the second state to ban it.
A new study shows that those puppy-playtime programs colleges host during finals season can actually be effective in just a few minutes.
Thanks to some teen activists, students in Oregon can now stay home from school when they're dealing with mental health issues.
A week before Germany invaded Poland, Hitler organized and then called off a series of border skirmishes. This telegram shows that one Nazi didn’t get the memo.
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Between aluminum and plastic containers, one material is probably worse for environmental health. You might be surprised which one it is.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for … horse flesh ice cream? Okay, so maybe “we all" don’t. But some people do. A lot of people, in fact. Lobster, foie gras, and ghost pepper, too.
Ernest Hemingway was a titan of 20th-century literature. (He was also allegedly a KGB spy, but he wasn't very good at it.)
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In the early 1980s, nerds were mainly perceived as guys who wore pocket protectors and had tape on their glasses. Then 'Revenge of the Nerds' came along.
A new study shows that we’re less special than we thought: Apes can connect with each other by watching movies just like us.
You know the tune, but did you know that the Mister Softee ice cream truck jingle has a title ("Mister Softee Jingle and Chimes")—and lyrics?
A hot and humid day can have a dramatic effect on both your comfort and your health. As millions of people around the world can attest to right now.
While rumors of 'The Office' getting a reboot have been swirling around for years, the outlook on that happening any time soon doesn't look good. But a reunion episode might just be possible.
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The buzzy board game has been a childhood favorite for decades. It also inspired a real-life operation that has helped thousands of people.
Netflix’s 'Stranger Things' is set in the 1980s and regularly includes references to huge cultural phenomena from that time, including 'Star Wars.' Now it seems that George Lucas's legendary space opera might offer a clue regarding the fate of Hopper.
Bob Ross painted more than 1000 pieces for "The Joy of Painting," and they're surprisingly hard to find. This is where they've been hiding.
Here's what Airbnb hosts had to share about their experiences, from guest horror stories to the lifelong friendships they formed.