Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
Why do we say 'spill the beans' and other expressions? Exploring the origins
The phrase "elephant in the room" originated to describe a significant, obvious issue that people are reluctant to discuss, likely deriving from 19th-century fables where an elephant was humorously depicted as being overlooked in crowded spaces.
The phrase "elephant in the room" originated to describe a significant, obvious issue that people are reluctant to discuss, likely deriving from 19th-century fables where an elephant was humorously depicted as being overlooked in crowded spaces.
420 Day this year marks the start of a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mystery object found on beach turns out to be remnant of top secret military program
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
An artifact resembling the fuselage of an aircraft washed up on Cape Cod, and historians suggest it's linked to an old military program from the Cold War.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Colorado library receives returned book more than a century overdue: 'Things happen'
A library in Colorado recently received the unexpected return of a book that was due back in '19.
A library in Colorado recently received the unexpected return of a book that was due back in '19.
Watch: Thief disguised as trash bag steals package
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Watch: Dogs cause $3,000 damage trying to reach cat inside car
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
A Florida woman woke up to find her car damaged by two dogs attempting to reach a cat inside.
Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail
A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.
A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.
Two-headed snake to continue tour of Missouri after successful surgery
The rare, two-headed reptile was found in Missouri in 2017 and named 'Tiger-Lily' by the family who found her.
The rare, two-headed reptile was found in Missouri in 2017 and named 'Tiger-Lily' by the family who found her.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office' is hiring: Do you have what it takes?
Working at the "Penguin Post Office" is a job like no other.
Working at the "Penguin Post Office" is a job like no other.
Rats eat marijuana evidence at infested New Orleans police headquarters
“The rats are eating our marijuana, they're all high," the New Orleans police superintendent said.
“The rats are eating our marijuana, they're all high," the New Orleans police superintendent said.
10-foot mysterious metal monolith spotted in Wales
“When I first saw it, I was a bit taken aback as it looked like some sort of a UFO," a hiker said after finding the structure.
“When I first saw it, I was a bit taken aback as it looked like some sort of a UFO," a hiker said after finding the structure.
John Cena appears nude while presenting Oscar for costume design
At the Oscars, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena caused a stir by appearing partially nude while presenting the award for Best Costume Design.
At the Oscars, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena caused a stir by appearing partially nude while presenting the award for Best Costume Design.
Video: Young skier's stunt cut short after crashing into chairlift
Ouch! A daring skier's airborne stunt was rudely interrupted by a passing chairlift.
Ouch! A daring skier's airborne stunt was rudely interrupted by a passing chairlift.