A British children's book writer and artist has offered his own head to replace a collection of shrunken heads that a museum may return to South America. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

First, researchers grew enough fungus to give dandruff to 10 million people. Next, they sequenced its genes. Then they found out that not only does an icky fungus live on your head and cause dandruff - but it could be having sex. On your head. Right now. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

One doctor thought the bleeding, strange bumps on Aaron Dallas' head might have been a gnat bite. A specialist thought it was shingles. Then the bumps started to move. It turns out five bot fly larvae were living on Dallas' head, near the top of his skull. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Did Soviet scientists in the the 40's manage to keep a dog's decapitated head alive and well? Did they graft one dog's head onto another's body to create a frankensteinian version of Cerberus?
Yes - these were early trials in life support technology, and you can watch the vintage film of the experiments online (not for the easily squicked). picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

This happens to me at least once a month. picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Ever wanted your very own shrunken head, Redecorating this Spring? This would look wonderful hanging in your window. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

...for spending too much time eating and drinking with his friends. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Everything you ever wanted to know about primitive head hunting tribes and the practice of shrinking heads. Includes a section on how to tell if your shrunken head is real or a cheap knock-off. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago