Yuka: Frozen 28,000-year-old woolly mammoth cells that briefly came back to life
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists successfully revived Yuka's ancient cells that were frozen for 28,000 years.
Weird
Discover here stories from the weird, odd and unusual things. Sometimes creepy, sometimes tragic, but all that’s very interesting.
More than 100 pre-Hispanic religious sites linked to ancient Andean cults discovered in Bolivia
Research carried out in the Carangas region of highland Bolivia has identified a surprising concentration of pre-Hispanic religious sites, which are linked to both ancient Andean cults of wak'a (sacred mountains, tutelary hills and mummified ancestors) and the Incan settlement of the region. Among these sites, one particular ceremonial center stands out due to its unprecedented characteristics for the Andes.
The Dog Suicide Bridge ― A lure of death in Scotland
This world holds thousands of alluring places filled with mysteries that attract people from everywhere. But there are a few that are born to lure people to a sinister fate.…
The mysterious Dropa Tribe of the high altitude Himalayas
This unusual tribe was believed to have been extraterrestrial because they had strange blue eyes, almond-shaped with double lids; they spoke an unknown language, and their DNA did not match any other known tribe.
Gayle Laverne Grinds died after 6 years on couch as her skin had literally become a part of it!
Removing Gayle Grinds from the couch turned into a painful and horrible ordeal for the rescuers.
Real life dragon: Australia’s largest flying reptile discovered
Paleontologists at the University of Queensland, Australia, have stumbled upon what seems to be the closest thing to the real-life dragon and it is as magnificent as it sounds.
Veronica Seider – the woman who had the best vision in the world
Do you know the German woman Veronica Seider, who had the best vision in the world?
Mount St Helens: Before and after in photos
Witness the dramatic transformation of Mount St Helens. From its snow-covered summit to its smoldering crater, the prominent volcanic peak was drastically altered by the powerful eruption that took place 33 years ago.
Frank Hayes: The first and the only jockey to have won a race after death!
Frank Hayes, a jockey, had a heart attack and died in the middle of a horse race. His horse won the race with his body still on the saddle making him the first and the only jockey to have won a race after death.
The 1556 Grand Harbour of Malta Tornado capsized ships and killed 600 people
Malta’s deadliest tornado ever had occurred in September 1556, taking more than 600 lives.
