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Antarctica Is Covered in Streams and Waterfalls

Scientists have mapped the continent's meltwater systems for the first time. They also make for good video.
Sarah Laskow April 20, 2017
nuclear

North Korea's Nuclear Test Site Spent the Weekend Hosting Volleyball

Satellites spotted some unexpected heat.
Cara Giaimo April 20, 2017
Pages from the manuscripts.
libraries

Found: Medieval Manuscripts Stolen From Italy, Hiding in the Boston Public Library

The library obtained them legitimately, but they were never meant to be in America.
Sarah Laskow April 20, 2017
This is John Belushi.
food

In the 1960s, the CIA Fired Some Employees Over a Cafeteria Fight

The fight might not have been the only one.
JPat Brown April 19, 2017
Get a room you guys.
snakes

This North Carolina Snake Ball Is More Romantic Than You Think

It's still creepy, though.
Eric Grundhauser April 19, 2017
Use only white, 100 percent cotton boxers.
gardens

How to Test the Quality of Your Soil With Underwear

Canada is telling people to bury boxers or briefs in their gardens.
Erik Shilling April 19, 2017
zoos

The World's Favorite Wombat Has Died

RIP, Patrick.
Cara Giaimo April 19, 2017
The mushroom itself.
forests

Found: A Giant Morel Mushroom Hiding in the Indiana Woods

Officials described it as "ginormous."
Sarah Laskow April 19, 2017
A mountain lion, also known as a cougar, at the Cincinnati Zoo.
animals

Suspect 'Paw Prints' Found After Dog Disappears From California Bedroom

It was probably a mountain lion.
Erik Shilling April 18, 2017
The home movies (not pictured) were found in New Zealand.
news

Found: Old Scottish Home Movies From the 1970s—in New Zealand

How they got there is a mystery.
Erik Shilling April 18, 2017
hotels

Motel Honors 16-Year-Old Coupon

The 10th night was finally free.
Cara Giaimo April 18, 2017
animals

Beaver Herds Cows

The CBC noted that it was a "very Canadian event."
Erik Shilling April 17, 2017
<em>The Meteor of August 18, 1783, as seen from the East Angle of the North Terrace, Windsor Castle</em>, by Paul Sandby.
meteorites

Do Meteors Hiss, Sizzle, and Pop?

This is a test of the meteor broadcasting network.
Samir S. Patel April 17, 2017
That's not snow.
spiders

Giant 'Spider Bum Parachutes' Cover New Zealand Field

It was beautiful, if creepy.
Eric Grundhauser April 17, 2017
news

Found: A 1950s-Era Wallet Belonging to a Women's Army Corps Veteran

It was discovered in a drainpipe in downtown Spokane.
Erik Shilling April 17, 2017
animals

Have You Seen This Bird?

The Arrow Goose of Amherst, New York, is quickly becoming the stuff of legend.
Cara Giaimo April 17, 2017
A bag of Calbee chips.
food

The Potato Chip Shortage Afflicting Japan

They're going for up to $12 a bag.
Erik Shilling April 14, 2017
Think you can solve it?
engineering

Unveiled: A Giant Rubik's Cube

It weighs nearly a ton.
Eric Grundhauser April 14, 2017