'I Dare Not Go Out of My House': A Rampaging Squirrel Attacked 18 Residents of a Welsh Village
Stripe, a disturbed squirrel, was said to have chased people and pets down streets and bit them hard enough to draw blood before finally being captured.
Stripe, a disturbed squirrel, was said to have chased people and pets down streets and bit them hard enough to draw blood before finally being captured.
Even if your dog begs for a taste of your coffee in the morning, letting them try it in any form is a bad idea.
Where do camels store water? The humps may be the most obvious answer—but that doesn’t mean it’s correct.
With kitty litter, Ed Lowe changed how cats and humans bonded. But not everyone understood the idea: One woman tried feeding it to her cat.
The talented lyrebird can mimic almost any sound it's exposed to, including those of cameras, chainsaws, and car alarms.
Found 200 feet below ground in Australia, 'Eumillipes persephone' has 1306 legs to scamper around with.
Chimpanzees share about 98 percent of their genes with humans, but you wouldn't want to invite this side of the family over for dinner.
Measuring nearly a foot wide and weighing more than a third of a pound, the Goliath bird-eating spider is the largest spider in the world.
The crow, known as Cosmo, made a stir at Allen Dale Elementary by teaching kids a few choice expletives.
Orangutans spend 95 percent of their lives in trees, and that's only one of these ginger-haired apes' unusual traits.
What do chipmunks eat? Baby birds, occasionally. Do chipmunks hibernate? Yes, but not like bears do.
Science supports what we've long suspected: Cats can exhibit psychopathic tendencies. This online test can measure just how dangerous they really are.
The 'Bark at Your Dog Challenge' may be garnering millions of views, but animal experts say that chuffing at your pet is also an excellent way to get bitten.
The giant phantom jellyfish has been spotted roughly 100 times since it was discovered more than a century ago.
More people are naming their cats ‘Loki’ than their dogs. Also, ‘Brady’ is less popular in Boston than it used to be.
The first thing you notice about giant African land snails is that they're ginormous. The second thing is that they're not limited to Africa.
The 'vulture bee' found in Costa Rica can do pollen, but it also likes to dine out on rotting animal carcasses.
Even the best-trained cat or dog is likely to run away if you try feeding them a pill without a game plan.
The albatross can remain with the same partner for decades, but changes in the environment are raising their "divorce" rates.
What color are a zebra's stripes? Though it may sound like a philosophical query, it is possible to answer this question with science.
Turkey eggs are perfectly edible, but you definitely won't find them at your local grocery store. Here's why.
No Mental Floss celebration—and no celebration of Mental Floss—would be complete without dropping a few fascinating facts and tidbits of trivia.
If you go for a walk in any one the 20 worst U.S. cities for dog poop, just remember to look down every 5 to 10 seconds.
PetSmart released a Harry Potter-themed collection of dog collars, toys, and clothes to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's film series.