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Fleeting Wonders

Heather Bolint and Mason.

Rescuing a Fancy Chicken on the Appalachian Trail

Heather Bolint was halfway through her thru-hike when she came across a misplaced rooster.

Cara Giaimo October 19, 2017

Watch Ophelia's Winds Send a Cumbrian Waterfall Into the Sky

Another strange effect of a profoundly strange storm.

Natasha Frost October 19, 2017

A selection from the 2017 graveyard.

31 days of halloween

This 'Dead Trend' Cemetery Celebrates All the Fads We Lost in 2017

RIP, dabbing. (And long live dad jokes.)

Cara Giaimo October 17, 2017

Unsettling Edvard Munch Paintings Are Coming to Oslo Airport

Do airports make you want to... scream?

Cara Giaimo October 16, 2017

You Can Now Take a Virtual Hike Around Canada's Polar Desert

Quttinirpaaq National Park just became the northernmost spot on Google Streetview.

Cara Giaimo October 13, 2017

The Alexander Piano in all its glory.

One of the World's Largest Pianos Has Returned Home

The nearly 19-foot instrument will now live in the workshop of Adrian Mann, who built it as a teenager.

Cara Giaimo October 12, 2017

This Pigeon Was in Danger, So a Woman Called Him a Cab

"They asked 'how many passengers,' and I said 'none, just one pigeon.'"

Cara Giaimo October 11, 2017

A cub pulls some dough balls out of the fridge.

3 Bears Broke Into a Colorado Pizza Shop

They ate a bunch of dough and salami.

Cara Giaimo October 10, 2017

The Toronto Airport's inunnguat may not be sending the intended message.

Toronto Airport's Inunnguat Are Sending the Wrong Message

New attention from the Inuit community reveals that these statues signify "a bad omen."

Cara Giaimo October 9, 2017

A multi-sensory scare experience.

The Smell of Pumpkin Spice Forced a Baltimore School to Evacuate

The scourge of fall strikes again.

Cara Giaimo October 6, 2017

A solo painted lady.

The Charming Culprits Behind Denver's Mysterious Radar Blob

It turned out to be a whole lot of painted ladies.

Cara Giaimo October 5, 2017

An inside view of the Colosseum. The top levels will soon be accessible to tourists.

Soon You Will Be Able to Tour the Colosseum's Nosebleed Seats

For the first time in 40 years, the arena's fourth and fifth levels will be open to the public.

Cara Giaimo October 4, 2017

A tempting directive.

A Phantom Labeler Is Menacing a New Zealand Museum

"GO ON TOUCH IT."

Cara Giaimo October 3, 2017

Pig Nose!

A Legendary Fish Named ‘Pig Nose’ Was Caught for the Second Year in a Row

He had gained about 50 pounds.

Sarah Laskow October 3, 2017

Look at These 7 Baby Lynxes and Their Mom

You deserve it!

Cara Giaimo October 2, 2017

Dead Whales Are Bringing Other Species Together

Over the past week, carcasses have inspired several unprecedented animal gatherings.

Cara Giaimo September 29, 2017

Giant Goldfish Have Invaded the Canadian City of St. Albert

It has been trying to get rid of them for years, to no avail.

Cara Giaimo September 28, 2017

A Truck Spilled Nails All Over a Highway in Louisiana

It was as though it were seeking vengeance against cars.

Cara Giaimo September 27, 2017