Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?
Bats often hang upside down when they sleep instead of sitting right side up or lying down — why? When bats aren’t flying, they often dangle from cave ceilings or the undersides of bridges. But why do they sleep upside…
Greenland is getting a lot of international attention for its mineral resources – but what is hiding under the ice?
The riches thought to lie beneath Greenland’s icy terrain have been coveted for more than a century. But how easy are they to access, and will climate change make any difference? The allure of Earth’s biggest island is undeniable. Over…
TikTok shuts down in the United States hours ahead of a ban
TikTok Goes Down TikTok went offline in the United States Saturday night, less than two hours before a ban was slated to go into effect. The extraordinary blackout prevents access to one of the world’s most popular social media apps…
Thieves blow up museum door and have stolen ancient artifacts, including 2,500-year-old gold helmet
Thieves have stolen four ancient artifacts, including an approximately 2,500-year-old gold helmet, after using explosives to break into a museum in the Netherlands. The daring heist took place at Drents Museum in Assen during the early hours of Saturday morning,…
Ram Will Stop Headbutting Things When Headbutting Things Stops Working
DUBOIS, WY—Saying the one-size-fits-all approach had yet to let him down, a local ram told reporters Thursday that he would stop headbutting things when headbutting things stopped working. “Say what you will about it, there’s pretty much no problem in…
How Dubai Chocolate Took Over the World
Inspired by a beloved childhood dessert, the gooey, crunchy “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” chocolate bar is a global sensation. Two bars of chocolate are halved to show a gooey green exterior. Commonly known as Dubai chocolate, the “Can’t Get…
Meet No Guidnce, the global R&B superstars in waiting
Meet No Guidnce To become real R&B stars, you have to do your homework. That’s according to Kaci of No Guidnce, a London four-piece that have been students of the genre their whole lives and are emerging in 2023 as…
Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million To End Travis Kelce Hunger
NEW YORK—In a social media post in which she told followers that every dollar counted in the fight to keep him full, pop superstar Taylor Swift announced Thursday that she had donated $5 million to help end Travis Kelce hunger. “It’s…
Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.
When in Morocco, one might visit the El Badi Palace, walk the grounds of the Koutoubia Mosque or enjoy a meal of dates and chebakia at … McDonald’s? For some, dining at McDonald’s has become part of the fun of…
Idina Menzel returns to Broadway in “Redwood”
Last fall, when superstar Idina Menzel wasn’t in New York, she hung out in Oakland, Calif. At Bandaloop Studios, she was learning to dance suspended at the end of a rope … and this from a woman who says she…
NBA Power Rankings: Top contenders hold steady while Pistons climb
We’re one week from the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and while there haven’t been any major moves leading up to Feb. 6, there have been developments across both conferences. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Sacramento Kings are open…
A new book explains what the color blue can teach us about Black history
What do Coretta Scott King’s wedding dress, jazz, and the middle passage all have in common? Scholar and author Imani Perry explains — it’s the color blue. In her new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story…
Butrint: The ancient site helping Albania reclaim its identity
Once known as “the North Korea of Europe”, Albania is turning to its millennia-old sites and rich cultural heritage to recast its image. After a period of turmoil, places often talk about looking towards the future. However, 40 years after…
Study: No One Born In U.S. For Past 5 Years
ATLANTA—According to a new study published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not a single person has been born in the United States during the past five years. “While the general fertility rate has been decreasing for…
Light is Everything: An Interview with Seth Haverkamp
Using a limited palette, oil painter Seth Haverkamp conjures up glowing portraits that glow with magic and mystery. We interviewed the portrait artist about his latest exhibition of light infused paintings at Bender Gallery in North Carolina. Interview Light seems to be a…
Giant panda
Physical Description The giant panda, a black-and-white bear, has a body typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animal’s coat is white. Although scientists do not know…
How to spend the perfect day in Granada, home of Spain’s Alhambra fortress
Southern Spain offers literary lunches, mirador sunsets and Islamic architecture Spend the perfect day in Granada, home of Spain’s Alhambra fortress. Granada’s hill caves, labyrinthine alleyways and the medieval Moorish quarter combine to make it an enigmatic city break destination….
Captain Cook statue defaced in Sydney, Australia
A statue in Sydney of British explorer James Cook, captain of the first Western ship to reach the east coast of Australia, was sprayed with red paint and damaged two days before Australia’s national day, authorities said on Friday. It…
L’Oreal Suspends Production Of Irresistible 2-Step Lip Color Stick After Lab Rat Seduces Way Out Of Facility
NEW YORK—Warning that the sultry, long-lasting product had been instrumental in the company’s biggest security breach to date, L’Oreal has halted testing of their Irresistible 2-Step Lip Color Stick Friday after a lab rat wearing the compelling cosmetic seduced its…
Grammy nominations preview: An album of the year race that’s impossible to predict and more
Finish up that espresso, grab your pink cowboy hat and buckle up for what’s shaping up to be ladies night at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are behind…