Scientists Reveal Why Asp Caterpillar Stings Are So Excruciatingly Painful
A toxin in the insect's venom, which can punch a hole in cell walls, could inspire new drug-delivery methods in humans
You Can Now Take a Sunrise Train Ride to the Top of Pikes Peak
See the panoramic vistas from atop the 14,000-foot mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful"
A Surfboard-Snatching Sea Otter Is Vexing Wildlife Officials in California
While the animal's antics may look cute, the dangerous behavior could bring harm to humans or force authorities to euthanize the endangered mammal
River Cruises Will Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Travelers can immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy landings that changed the tide of World War II
Alan Alda Is Selling His Boots and Dog Tags From 'M*A*S*H'
They were worn by real soldiers before serving as props in one of America's most popular TV shows
Tourists Spot 'Incredibly Rare' Whales Off California Coast
Cuvier's beaked whales can hold their breath for hours and don't spend much time at the surface, making them mysterious—and a treat to see
New Extinct Species of 'Ridiculously Cute,' Tiny Penguins Discovered in New Zealand
Scientists identified the diminutive birds after finding two of their fossilized skulls
The World's Largest Cruise Ship Is Nearly 1,200 Feet Long
Scheduled to debut in January, the vessel can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members
Dust From the Drying Great Salt Lake Is Wreaking Havoc on Utah's Snow
Last year, the snow melted 17 days earlier because of dust, which warms more quickly than pure white powder, a new study finds
1,700 Bottles of Sparkling Wine Spent Six Months Beneath the Waters of the Norwegian Sea
The stash was submerged some 111 feet deep in temperatures as cold as 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Why Are Squirrels 'Splooting' on Hot Days?
This adorable behavior helps the rodents cool down, especially as extreme heat sweeps the planet
Bought for 38 Cents, Rare Harry Potter Book Could Sell for Thousands
This first-edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is one of only 500 hardback copies printed
Europe's First Battery-Powered Trains Are Here
The tribrid trains now running in Italy can switch between battery power, electricity and diesel
Invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish Washes Up on Texas Beach
The prolific jellies can form huge swarms and clear zooplankton from wide areas of water, sending ripple effects up the food chain
See the New Tallest Tree in Asia, a 335-Foot Cypress
Easily taller than the Statue of Liberty, the behemoth is likely the second-tallest known tree in the world
You Can Now Book an Uber Boat in Mykonos
The service will carry groups of up to eight passengers between 25 sites on the island this summer
Dolphins Use Baby Talk When Their Calves Are Around
Like humans, female dolphins make higher-pitched vocalizations when communicating with their young
Orangutans Can Beatbox, Just Like Humans
The primates can simultaneously make sounds with their mouth and throat, a finding that may shed light on the evolution of human speech
Tourist Carves Girlfriend's Name Into the Colosseum
Video footage shows a man using keys to scratch a message into the 2,000-year-old amphitheater's wall
See Photos of Gay Men in Love Dating Back to the 1850s
A new exhibition features romantic snapshots found at flea markets, antique shops and online auctions
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