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A man's preference for 'soft' bacon may have given him brain worms
A man in the U.S. reported worsening migraine symptoms. It turned out that a pork tapeworm had invaded his brain.
Supervolcanic 'hell' caldera in Japan is home to 17 different volcanoes
Earth from space A 2012 astronaut photo shows the striking beauty of Japan's Aso Caldera, a "supervolcanic" structure home to more than a dozen volcanoes and "hellish" hot springs. It was formed by several major eruptions spanning more than 200,000 years.
Pazuzu figurine: An ancient statue of the Mesopotamian 'demon' god who inspired 'The Exorcist'
Statues of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu are often found at archaeological sites, and his cultural relevance is seen in recent comparisons to creepy-looking Labubu dolls.
What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?
Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?
The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.
Giant 'X' appears over Chile as 2 celestial beams of light cross: Space photo of the week
The bright band of the Milky Way and the faint glow of "zodiacal light" meet above the mountains of Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning night sky photo.
Why do some people grow 'chemo curls' after cancer treatment?
After chemotherapy, some people get "chemo curls" and other changes to their hair texture and appearance. But why?
What was the first human species?
Modern humans emerged roughly 300,000 years ago, but our genus Homo is much older. So what's the oldest human species on record?
