Can an octopus play the piano? With nine brains and eight arms, the answer might surprise you. Discover the weird and wonderful story of Takoyaki the musical mollusc.
Why Are Hawaiian Seals Snorting Eels? A Slippery Science Mystery
Scientists are baffled by Hawaiian monk seals getting eels stuck in their noses. We explore the funny, weird, and slightly gross theories behind this ocean mystery.
What is Creepypasta? The Digital Folklore That Invaded Our Nightmares
Get a fright with our guide to Creepypasta, the viral horror stories that define modern online culture. Read summaries of the genre’s most terrifying characters.
Scientists Say We’re Evolving into a Global ‘Superorganism’ – And It’s Driven by Culture, Not Genes
From ancient folklore to modern science, the idea of a collective consciousness has fascinated us. Now, researchers say we’re literally evolving into one. Here’s how.
The Surprising Science of Real-Life Vampires
Do real vampires exist? The answer is more complex and stranger than you think. Discover the sociological, psychological, and medical truths behind the legendary monster.
Meet Zeuhl: The Alien Rock Opera Sung in a Fake Language
It sounds like an alien opera and is sung in an invented language called Kobaïan. Dive into the weird and wonderful world of Zeuhl music and the band that started it all, Magma.
This custard cream biscuit is as big as a laptop (with Pteridomania)!
What are the dimensions of a classic custard cream? They’re a poor second to Prezzybox’s big custard chocolate biscuit, over 21cm long!
Le Creuset: This Halloween will last you a life time
The company was founded by two Belgian designers, one who specialised in casting and the other in enamelling. They worked out how to enamel. The result is enamelled cast iron, which is robust and perfect for cooking.
An Unusual Night of Paranormal Ghost Hunting
DISCLAIMER: This story was first published back in early 2008 when I was a reporter for a local newspaper – edited a little now for relevancy and just because I’m a better writer. A lot of things happened that night that I just can’t explain, and because it’s almost Halloween… enjoy. Ghost hunting. It’s not […]
The Patient – a short horror story by Bronwen Winter Phoenix
Nervous, the patient fidgeted in her chair as she waited to be called in. The room was white, and almost entirely blank of thought. Nevertheless, through her blurry eyes she struggled at the brightness as the sunlight shone strongly through the upper floor window.
