She Mates, She Kills — and That's OK With Male Brown Widows

This cousin of the dreaded black widow spider is a sexual cannibal — male spiders go through an elaborate rigmarole in order to coax a female into mating with them, even though there's a good chance she'll end up eating them. Lots of spiders, as well as several groups of insects, engage in this gory courtship ritual. See more

10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ

The grass can seem greener on the other side of the pond. Americans often covet the history, culture and food associated with Europe, whereas Europeans are wowed by the U.S.'s affordable housing, gas (petrol) prices and mega-stores. So fascinating are the differences that residents of both areas often crisscross the ocean for a taste of the other continent. See More

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Worm, Strawberry, Blue: Every Moon Has a Name

A full moon is an unmistakable celestial event that basks Earth with its lunar glow, inspiring songwriters, scientists, and the occasional werewolf rampage. Throughout human history, moon phases have signaled changes in seasons and marked important cultural transitions, such planting or hunting, all reasons that people took to inventing monikers for each full moon. See More >>>