These 9 reverent & relevant consumer products reference the classic VW Microbus while further cementing its pop culture star status for future generations.

Bunnies: not just for Easter anymore! Rabbits from 8 distinct genera have established a firm and lasting presence on our planet and in our hearts.

Fire tornadoes (also known as fire whirls or fire devils) can rage for up to half an hour, uproot mature trees and rise hundreds of feet into the atmosphere.

These 9 larger than life heaping hamburger helpings turn fast food into vast food while satisfying only those whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs.

Found all over the world, the perfectly preserved bodies that are were either deliberately or naturally mummified give us a rare glimpse of ancient people.

Fans of the 1983 holiday classic "The Christmas Story" know all too well that even if you're triple dog dared, do NOT touch your tongue to a frozen pole!

Recently discovered species of lichen, fish, spiders and even an extinct lizard have all been named for America's 44th president, Barack Obama.

North Pole or bust! Our planet's topmost swatch of real estate has been the sight of several strange and beautiful scenes, seven of which are presented here.

The world may not have ended, but the Ancient Mayans are still a fascinating subject. Check out 10 facts about their knowledge, advancements and collapse.

Goodbye Hartford Whalers, hello Connecticut Whale! Naming sports teams after endangered species is a cool way to go green and raise environmental awareness.

These 7 amazing wild dogs may be throwbacks to the earliest days of dog domestication but they also offer us a host of benefits... though on their own terms.

These 14 bits of folk wisdom claim that you can predict the severity of the oncoming winter by looking at signs like bird activity, acorns and animal fur.

From the “center of the Earth” to the roof of the world, bottled water marketers will go anywhere and everywhere to get the drop on their competition.

Learn about what you should compost, the costs of going green, how hybrid engines work and the eco-rating of the iPad with these 14 green infographics.

Claimed and coveted by neighboring nations, dozens of obscure and often uninhabited islands exist in a shifting geographic limbo defined by power politics.