We have weird animal facts, weird history facts and plain old strange old facts that will make you a hit at your next gathering with friends and family We really do learn something new every day, but ...

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The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does th ...

Ever heard a science fact that made you say, “No way, that can’t be true!”? Well, prepare to be amazed. From strange animal abilities to mind-bending cosmic facts, these 14 science tidbits ...

Here, McNally sorts the science fiction from science fact with his top 10 true or false crazy science 'facts'. Take the quiz and see if you know the difference between them.

These facts are merely glimpses of the crazy, fantastic and interesting things that make these animals special, and that remind us of the fascinating beauty of the animal world.

What are some science facts that people generally get wrong? This question was originally answered on Quora by Dave Consiglio.