Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize

A researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebra-like stripes on cows reduced fly bights are among the winners of this year's Ig Nobels ...
The New Yorker

In Search of King David’s Lost Empire

They collect protection money and pillage the locals, making off with their women and their cattle. They terrorize the Philistines ... sentences should read—and his judgments have shaped The New ...

1,000-pound pumpkins, ziplines, mini highland cows captivate fairgoers at Bloomsburg Fair

You can also catch some unique attractions like 1,000-pound pumpkins. For animal lovers, there's something new to see at the fair this year: Mini highland cows. It's been a busy few days for Frannie, ...
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South Carolina's manatees: surprising facts about these 'sea cows' and their habits

We see all kinds of marine mammals in the Lowcountry, like dolphins and manatees.Dolphins may be seen far more commonly, but manatees have a presence in our wat ...
The Gazette

Fun Facts: Iowa-Iowa State. Two teams enter the Octagon. One walks out.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Saturday’s Iowa-Iowa State game will be televised by Fox, which had none of the top 10 shows in the Aug.

Famous Chefs Can't Stand These Foods

Got a friend who can't stand cilantro? Food aversions are super common, but did you know that they plague the pros, too? Want ...
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PS5 Goes Mini – Collectible Edition. Limited Edition Fun

Check out the one and only Mini PS5 from Mini Superstore! Perfect for collectors and gaming fans. #PS5 #MiniBrands #MiniSuperstore #Gaming #Collectibles 54 shot, 7 dead, in Chicago amid Trump's threat ...
Car and Driver

Mini Unveils Two Quirky JCW Hatchback Concepts with Sporty Looks

Mini debuted two Cooper JCW concept cars ahead of the IAA auto show in Munich, designed in collaboration with clothing brand Deus Ex Machina. The Skeg (above right), based on the electric JCW, wears ...
Indiatimes

Teachers' Day 2025: 7 interesting facts about Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an icon and a great philosopher, who brought transformational reforms in the field of education in India. And so, remembering and honouring him, every year on the 5th ...
Sports Illustrated

Gameday Notes: Interesting Facts About the Carolina-TCU Matchup

UNC quarterback Gio Lopez will start for the Tar Heels in Week 1 against TCU. / Rodd Baxley/The Fayetteville Observer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images - The game against TCU marks Bill Belichick’s ...
Reader's Digest

13 Fun Facts About the Olympics to Know Ahead of the Games

In light of the 2024 Summer Games, we're sharing a few fascinating facts about the Olympics. Some may shock you! Michael Phelps. Usain Bolt. Simone Biles. Serena Williams. We all know these Olympic ...