Weird

Why Are Some People Afraid Of Clowns?

For some people, clowns are the stuff of nightmares. Often used for entertainment at birthday parties, clowns are supposed to do just the opposite - they're supposed to help facilitate a fun and happy environment. So why are so...

Can Your Hair Turn White From Fright?

With Halloween fast approaching, it's the season for horror, fright and fear. A popular tale told in many cultures is that a person's hair can turn white overnight from excessive fear. Is it the stuff of legend, folklore and my...

Can Cockroaches Survive A Nuclear Winter?

Cockroaches are disgusting and can make even the hardiest people squeamish. They can live in your walls, your cupboards, pantries, and they reproduce like mad. It is often said cockroaches are so robust that they can even survi...

Can Your Skin Change Color By Eating Certain Foods or Chemicals?

You often hear stories or reports of people having their skin change color after ingesting large quantities of certain foods or chemicals. One popular food in these stories is carrots, or rather, the carotene in carrots. Is the...

How Do Subliminal Messages Work?

Subliminal messages or 'subliminal stimuli' are well known in popular culture for its power to influence people or evoke an emotional response without an individual being aware or conscious of the stimulus. Today we're going to...

Can You Lose Weight By Eating Tapeworm Eggs?

Let's face it. People will do anything to lose weight, even at the cost of their own health -- and sometimes life. But tapeworms? Let's find out.

What Is The Most Lethal Poison?

Toxins and poisons can be colorless and odorless. They can be injected into your skin, dissolved in a liquid, or simply a gas released into the air.

Has Anyone Ever Had Sex In Space?

Oh come now, admit you wonder too...

Why Do Witches Fly On Broomsticks?

The depiction of a witch riding a broomstick goes back a long way. It's become a bit of an iconic image. It reminds us of Halloween and thanks to the Wizard of Oz, scared the pants off of us when we were children. But what's th...