Bizarre

7 November 2023

Barbra Streisand complained about Siri's pronunciation of her name

Barbra Streisand contacted the CEO of Apple to complain about the pronunciation of her name. The 81-year-old star is one of the best-selling music artists of all time - but Barbra ...
7 November 2023

Brits fear drinking on first dates, survey shows

One in three women in the UK have forgotten the names of their dates because of alcohol. That is according to a new survey conducted by Flirtini, which found that Brits ...

7 November 2023

Real human skull features in charity shop display

A real human skull has been included in a Halloween-themed display at a charity shop. An anthropologist made the shocking discovery at a charity shop in Florida, and the issue was ...

7 November 2023

Tarantula causes road traffic accident

A tarantula has caused a serious road traffic accident in California. Two Swiss tourists collided with a 24-year-old Canadian man on a motorbike, after they braked abruptly in a bid to ...

6 November 2023

Staying up all night reverses depression

Staying up all night can reverse depression for several days. A new study suggests that the brain chemical dopamine - associated with pleasure and reward - can make the brain feel ...
6 November 2023

Golf keeps the brain sharp in old age

Playing golf in retirement can keep the brain sharp. A team of researchers recruited 25 people over the age of 65 and conducted a test on their thinking skills after completing ...
3 November 2023

Immortality is impossible for humans

Humans will never be able to live forever. Experts have spent hundreds of years trying to discover the secret to eternal life but scientists say that there is no chance of ...

3 November 2023

Rats have vivid imaginations

Rats have an imagination. A new study suggests that the rodents' brain activity is triggered in a similar manner to humans by both places and events. The experts combined virtual reality and ...

2 November 2023

Gratitude reduces the risk of a heart attack

Being grateful can reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack. A new study quizzed over 900 people on how much they agreed with the statement, 'I have so much in ...

2 November 2023

COVID-19 pandemic caused sustained brain decline in over-50s

The coronavirus pandemic has had a "lasting impact" on the brain health of people aged 50 or over. Researchers have discovered that cognitive function and working memory in older adults in ...

1 November 2023

High mobile phone usage damages sperm count

Frequent mobile phone usage damages sperm count. Previous research has shown that male sperm count has dropped by half globally over the past 50 years and a team at the University ...

1 November 2023

Cats have nearly 300 facial expressions

Cats have almost 300 facial expressions. A new study has revealed that felines have a far larger repertoire of faces than previously expected and their ability to show their emotions may ...

31 October 2023

Squid ink cocktails trending for Halloween

Pitch-black cocktails containing squid ink are on the menu this Halloween. Google Trends found in September, searches for ‘black drinks’ soared by 138% as hosts prepared for their bashes on the ...

31 October 2023

Getting angry helps get things done

Getting angry can help a person get things done. A new study has found that getting mad boosts performance and productivity in tasks as it is a powerful motivator. The American Psychological ...

31 October 2023

Horror films provide health boost

Horror films are good for your health. Psychologists have suggested that scary movies such as 'The Shining' and 'The Exorcist' are actually beneficial for a person's well-being as they promote both ...

31 October 2023

A shot of whisky makes people dangerous

Just one shot of whisky makes people dangerous. A team of international researchers have found that a single alcoholic drink makes a person more likely to harm humans or animals - ...

31 October 2023

Dogs are able to smell the time

Dogs are able to smell time. A new theory has explained how loyal canines are found waiting by the door as their owner is about to come home because their sense ...
27 October 2023

Female chimps go through the menopause

Female chimpanzees go through the menopause. A new study has discovered signs of major hormonal changes in a group of older wild primates in Uganda. However, the findings have baffled scientists as ...

27 October 2023

Russian woman has 22 children at the age of 26

A woman is a mother to 22 children at the age of 26. Kristina Ozturk, a Russian who lives in neighbouring Georgia, has welcomed 21 of the kids via surrogate and ...

27 October 2023

Bacon sandwiches can prevent dementia

Bacon sandwiches lower the risk of dementia. A new study has revealed that older adults with higher levels of triglyceride fats - found in the breakfast favourite - were 18 per ...

27 October 2023

Walking helps men get erections

Walking is almost as good as Viagra for erectile dysfunction. It has been discovered that regular exercise gives men a similar bedroom boost to taking the little blue pills. A new study ...

26 October 2023

22 minutes of daily exercise cancels out impact of sitting down

22 minutes of exercise per day cancels out the impact of sitting down. Experts have found that those who sit for long periods - such as in a desk job or ...

26 October 2023

Donald Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela in rant at criminal indictments

Donald Trump compared himself to Nelson Mandela as he once again hit out at his criminal indictments. The former US president made a 90-minute address to supporters in New Hampshire and ...
26 October 2023

Smiling makes people more attractive

Smiling makes you more attractive. A new study has found that giving the camera a grin actually makes you appear more alluring to other people. Experts recruited 112 volunteers and presented them ...