Bizarre

14 February 2024

Man who spent £12.5k to become a dog let's people pet him

A man spent £12,480 on a human-sized border collie costume to fulfil his "fantasy" of becoming a dog and even lets people pet him. Toco, from Japan, spent thousands so he ...

14 February 2024

Scientist calls on humanity to 'do better' after beer bottle found at deepest point of Earth

A scientist has called on humanity to "do better" after she discovered a glass bottle of beer at the deepest point of the Earth. Oceanographer Dr. Dawn Wright was disgusted to ...

14 February 2024

Indian woman presumed dead wakes up in hearse

A woman presumed dead woke up in the hearse on the way to be cremated. Bujji Aamma, 52, from Berhampur, India, was severely burnt in a fire in her home on ...

12 February 2024

Bald men set female hearts racing

Bald men are "irresistible" to women. A study for Valentine's Day has found that men with domes - such as Jason Statham and Prince William - are "super desirable" for the ...
12 February 2024

Wolves howl in different accents

Wolves howl in regional accents. University of Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum has explained that the sounds of the animals vary - with predators from Europe sounding different from their North ...

12 February 2024

Low voices are more attractive for long-term relationships

Men and women with low voices are considered to be more attractive for long-term relationships. Vocal communication is known to be one of the most important human characteristics and those who ...

12 February 2024

Eating kiwi fruit improves mental health within four days

Eating kiwi fruit can boost your mental health in just four days. The fruit has a high vitamin C content, which is known to improve well-being, but experts are now convinced ...

9 February 2024

Nutritionist recommends eating 10 meals a day to lose weight

A dietitian argues that eating 10 meals a day could help people lose weight. Mississippi nutritionist Lindsey DeSoto explained that shunning the traditional three meals a day can aid those with ...

9 February 2024

Chocolate and champagne improves heart health

Chocolate and champagne are good for the heart. A new study has found that the treats have a beneficial impact on cardiac health in a boost to those who are looking ...

9 February 2024

Mount Everest climbers must clear up their poo

Climbers on Mount Everest have been ordered to clear up their own poo. Authorities in the Pasang Lhamu rural municipality have introduced a new rule that means climbers attempting to scale ...

9 February 2024

Former UFO chief calls for more openness about extraterrestrial secrets

A former UFO chief has called for more alien secrets to be made public. Pentagon official Sean Kirkpatrick oversaw unexplained flying object encounters in the United States until last year and ...

8 February 2024

Viagra reduces risk of men developing Alzheimer's

Viagra reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A study suggests that men who take the little blue pill to treat erectile dysfunction were 18 per cent less likely to develop the ...

8 February 2024

Lying to children makes them fibbers as well

Lying to your children turns them into fibbers in later life. Most parents are guilty of telling their kids the occasional lie but the impact has been largely unexplored until this ...

8 February 2024

Scientists solve blueberry colour conundrum

Scientists have discovered how blueberries get their colour. The findings have revealed that tiny structures in the wax coating of the fruit contribute to their appearance despite the dark red pigment ...

8 February 2024

Zombie ‘apocalypse’ caused by fungi is possible

A zombie "apocalypse" caused by mind-altering fungi is a possibility. MPs have been warned that killer new fungal infections are emerging quicker than ever and that people should be alarmed by ...

7 February 2024

Great Pyramids of Giza were built to communicate with aliens

The Great Pyramids of Giza were built using technology to communicate with aliens. Billy Carson, an expert on ancient civilisations, thinks that the Egyptian tombs were actually used centuries ago as ...

7 February 2024

Giving up smoking at any age reduces cancer risk

Quitting smoking at any age reduces the risk of cancer. A major study has found that the chances of developing the disease halved in people who quit the habit for at ...

7 February 2024

Dog owners declare love for pooches more often than partners

Four in ten dog owners tell their pooch they love them more often than their partner. A new poll has found that humans profess their love for a canine on a ...

7 February 2024

Aliens could annihilate Earth with 'gravity-bending' technology

Aliens could use "gravity-bending" technology to conquer Earth. Google's AI chatbot Bard has warned that the human race is unlikely to stand a chance if Earth is invaded by hostile extraterrestrials ...

6 February 2024

Deadly shark attacks doubled in 2023

The number of deadly shark attacks doubled worldwide in 2023. Researchers at the University of Florida found that deaths due to the ocean predators rose to 10 last year - up ...

6 February 2024

Sleeping with a dog has health benefits

Sharing a bed with your dog has several health benefits. Animal expert Dr. Jacqueline Boyd explained that snoozing with a pooch can "offer companionship, security and even warmth" - as long ...

6 February 2024

Nose picking can 'partially cause' Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is "partially caused" by picking your nose. A new study has discovered a link between the seemingly harmless act of 'digging for gold' and the degenerative brain condition. When a ...

6 February 2024

Money isn't needed for a happy life

Money does not buy happiness. Scientists think they have finally settled the debate about wealth and joy after surveying nearly 3,000 people from indigenous and local communities worldwide, 36 per cent ...

5 February 2024

Eating in front of the TV contributes to weight gain

Eating in front of the TV makes people fatter. Scientists say that the act of eating meals while glued to the screen makes someone more likely to put on the pounds ...