A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in ...

Growing up, all of your family’s traditions were perfectly normal. Nobody would question them, and you might have assumed that every family followed the exact same rituals. But there comes a time in ...

At Adichunchanagiri Kalabhairava Temple, devotees express faith through two sacred dogs. These animals are seen as holy companions of Kalabhairava, the shrine's guardian. People believe the dogs offer ...

In a striking departure from the conventional festivities of colors and water, the urbanized village of Sohana in Mohali witnessed the continuation of a bizarre 200-year-old tradition this Holi. The ...

History is full of strange stories you’ve probably never heard before. From bizarre traditions to unbelievable events, these 25 weird history facts reveal just how unusual the past can be.

Using computer tomography, insect researchers at the State Museum of Natural History in Stuttgart have analysed the mating ritual of mayflies in detail.

The first time someone told me it was “sad” that I liked animals more than people, we were standing in a loud living room ...

Former Defence Forces members have spoken out about severe health problems from working with toxic substances, claiming that safety knowledge was so lacking that chemicals were poured on recruits ...

An ancient artist applied a white substance to an illustration of a jackal, slimming down its appearance, according to ...

Actress Danica McKellar opens up about an unusual moment after childbirth that sparked online debate among fans.

Many years ago, when I was young, my friends and I loved exploring abandoned buildings. On one of those nighttime excursions, ...

Globe-trotting couple Max & Maya dive into the quirky and sometimes baffling cultural rituals that make Swedish heritage so unique.