Scientists have long marveled over counter-intuitive properties that set water apart from other solids and liquids commonly found in nature. That is why Pablo Debenedetti and collaborators were surprised to find a highly simplified model molecule that behaves in much the same way as water, a discovery that upends long-held beliefs about what makes water so special. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A new line of learning toys, endorsed by our fearless leader. Politically incorrect and just in time for the holidays picked by badbud 2 years ago

No place for your oddly-shaped collectables? Never fear! This cool framey-thing is here!
My right-clicky thing isnt working, sorry for no pic. picked by julea 3 years ago

As the end of term approaches, science prepares for the long summer holidays and traditionally the less groundbreaking research projects surface.

Marine Biologists have devised a month long series of experiments to determine whether octopodes* have a favoured tentacle.


*Yes, that is the correct plural. It's just not that commonly used. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

My friends and I have been trying to figure out what the heck this is. It looks like something J.J. Abrams would do... but it's way too weird.

Can anyone figure it out? picked by tvirus 12 months ago

The most strange anomalies in medicine, all of them are rare diseases with bizarre signs and symptoms. Some of them have already been described in MedTempus. I indicate so with links. They are ordered from greater to smaller frequency. picked by cactushair 8 months ago

In a move that makes the little kid in me shout for glee, Toronto School Board officials are considering banning homework for weekends and holidays. Critics argue that this 'culture of homework' is ruining family life, and that homework for homework's sake doesn't accomplish anything. picked by chinook 2 years ago

Weird, exotic, wild, people covered in beautiful colors! Enjoy! (of course because its body paint some NSFW but still cool!!!! picked by nesbyniccolo 1 year ago

The news of the Waffle House Weird seems to be as continuous and prolific as the chain itself. Why is it always Waffle House? Maybe we just pay more attention to a news story when there’s a Waffle House angle. Or maybe unusual events just gravitate toward the Norcross-based chain of diners. picked by kakana 5 months ago

German nudists will be able to start their holidays early by stripping off on the plane if they take up a new offer from an eastern German travel firm.

Those wacky Germans!!! picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Massive Accidents, Loads of crazy flash games.. and all you could ever want to know about international cargo law... It's hideous but, full of lots of weird fun stuff. picked by drStrangelove 2 years ago

There is some one for everybody, but do we want these people to meet and possibly procreate? Dating sites for outcasts, eccentrics, and freaks. picked by VictorDoppelt 2 years ago

Hedgehogs can be very interesting pets. They are tons of fun, all you need to do to see that is to catch them in just the right moment. picked by spule87 5 months ago

This is very strange and a little disturbing. picked by speedracer 3 years ago

Until after Ramadan. Everything stops for religious holidays right?

The first woman in Muslim-majority Malaysia to face caning for drinking beer was reprieved Monday because of the holy month of Ramadan. picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

Is it weird that I really really want one of these? picked by mahler87 2 years ago

According to the first three books of the New Testament, Judas identified Jesus to the soldiers by means of a kiss. An act of ultimate betrayal, that peck on the cheek led to the arrest of Jesus.

I know how Jesus felt. Well, sort of. picked by tvirus 12 months ago

It is that time of year again and as the aphid population swells, so will that of the Ladybug. The insect itself has a fairly strange life cycle and here it is for you in all its wonderful gory, sorry, glory. picked by bingo 7 months ago

Where else can you learn how to make:
1. A Q-Tip gun
2. Pepto-Bismol ice cream (theme pic)
3. Rollerblades with tank treads picked by Moe 2 years ago

He Sings in Japanese! I know it sounds weird but there you go. His name is Jero. I searched and didn't see a post. picked by nesbyniccolo 2 years ago