Squirrels attached to each other by their tails

These squirrels were found in a hopeless tangle

Plastic may have played a role in this mystery.

four people sitting on a bench, personality test

four people sitting on a bench, personality test

There are only 4 personality types

All those online personality tests have finally been put to good scientific use.

four people sitting on a bench, personality test

four people sitting on a bench, personality test

There are only 4 personality types

bell peppers

bell peppers

What's the difference between green, orange and red peppers?

Flamingoes eat together in part because there's safety in numbers.

Flamingoes eat together in part because there's safety in numbers.

8 animals that prefer to dine with company

White shark feeding on small fish

White shark feeding on small fish

Great white sharks prefer to dine at secret 'cafe' in the middle of nowhere

September 19, 2018, 2:26 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

It’s the biggest known gathering of great whites in the world.

A mosquito sits on blue water

A mosquito sits on blue water

How mosquitoes spread microplastics

September 19, 2018, 1:44 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Plastics get to the mosquitoes while they're young.

In the village of Kongthong, India, newborns receive unique tunes before names.

In the village of Kongthong, India, newborns receive unique tunes before names.

In this Indian village, your name is a song

September 19, 2018, 1:15 p.m. by Michael d'Estries

In the remote village of Kongthong, every child has a unique lullaby ID they carry for life.

passion fruit

passion fruit

How to eat passion fruit

September 19, 2018, 12:22 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

(And what's the story behind that name?)

Fall foliage

Fall foliage

Your 2018 fall foliage guide

September 19, 2018, 11:54 a.m. by Laura Moss

Whether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor.

fur coats on a rack

fur coats on a rack

San Francisco says 'no' to animal fur

September 19, 2018, 10:48 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Fur isn't consistent with the city's ethos of 'treating all living beings, humans and animals alike, with kindness.'

A clown standing on a street corner holding balloons

A clown standing on a street corner holding balloons

Why was a creepy nursery rhyme playing on repeat in this English town?

September 19, 2018, 10:11 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo

'It's raining, it's pouring …'

Marshall Fields great clock

Marshall Fields great clock

Do we still need daylight saving time?

September 19, 2018, 10:04 a.m. by Benyamin Cohen

Everyone from the candy lobby to TV networks is weighing in on the daylight saving time debate.

Shoulder season in the Caribbean

Shoulder season in the Caribbean

Why 'shoulder season' is the best time to travel

September 19, 2018, 9:29 a.m. by Josh Lew

Prices are low, values are high and there aren't a lot of crowds.

overhead view of woman working on a laptop

overhead view of woman working on a laptop

Do you have a zillion tabs open? It's OK

September 19, 2018, 8:25 a.m. by Starre Vartan

It probably means you're deeply curious and love to learn.

fire ant raft

fire ant raft

Rafts of fire ants are terrorizing survivors of Hurricane Florence

September 18, 2018, 11:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

As if the hurricane and flooding wasn't terrorizing enough.

Atlanta skyline as seen from Piedmont Park

Atlanta skyline as seen from Piedmont Park

Atlanta, Seattle named first winners in American Cities Climate Challenge

September 18, 2018, 3:14 p.m. by Matt Hickman

The cities will receive a financial and technical boost from Bloomberg Philanthropies in the fight against climate change.

Saturn, as taken by the Cassini orbiter

10 incredible images of Saturn

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14 extinct animals that could be resurrected

The Ban Gioc–Detian Falls from China.

The 14 most amazing waterfalls in the world

Atlantic City, New Jersey, has one of America's most famous boardwalks

12 boardwalks that capture the essence of summer

These town names will make you do a double take