Health
Humans Carry More Bacterial Cells than Human Ones
You are more bacteria than you are you, according to the latest body census
Strange but True30 articles archived since 1845
The Sciences
Newborns Can Bond to a "Mother" from a Different Species
Often all you need to do is stick around to convince a baby animal that you are its mother
The Sciences
Snake Oil Salesmen Were on to Something
Snake oil really is a cure for what ails you, if that happens to be arthritis, heart disease or maybe even depression
Space
Strange but True: Black Holes Sing
Although sound cannot be heard in space, it can sometimes be seen
The Sciences
Strange but True: The Largest Organism on Earth Is a Fungus
The blue whale is big, but nowhere near as huge as a sprawling fungus in eastern Oregon
Health
Strange but True: Less Sleep Means More Dreams
Missing sleep tonight may just boost your dreams tomorrow night.
Biology
Strange but True: Males Can Lactate
Unless you are an Indonesian fruit bat, though, it probably won't happen naturally
Sustainability
Strange but True: Cats Cannot Taste Sweets
There is a reason cats prefer meaty wet food to dry kibble, and disdain sugar entirely
Math
Strange but True: Infinity Comes in Different Sizes
If you were counting on infinity being absolute, your number's up
The Sciences
Strange but True: Testosterone Alone Does Not Cause Violence
Hormones don't necessarily make men violent, but they do cause them to seek social dominance
