Weird (But True) Archives

Did ‘Mike the Headless Chicken’ Live for 18 Months After Losing His Head?

Miracle Mike was, quite literally, running around like a chicken with its head cut off...

Did These Mannequins Melt in a Heat Wave?

Won't somebody think of the mannequins!

Is a Turtle Shell Really Modified Ribs?

It’s thought that the evolution of turtles' shells started more than 220 million years ago.

Have Ostriches Pulled Off Their Own Heads?

We wanted to bury our heads in the sand after watching this video.

That Time a Tiger Was Found in a Harlem Apartment

In 2021, an old story resurfaced on Reddit. The tiger wasn't alone, either.

Can European Starlings Talk?

Starling wants a cracker?

Jefferson and Reagan Were Alive During Harriet Tubman’s Life

A TikTok video asked viewers to "stop saying everything was 400 years ago."

Can Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts?

And you thought mouth breathers were weird.

Does a Photo Reveal the Inside of a Penguin’s Mouth?

The picture was something straight out of a horror flick.

Is This ‘Transparent’ Frog Real?

The amphibian's translucent skin has earned it the name "glass frog."

Does Lil’ Rabbit in ‘Goodnight Moon’ Take 70 Minutes to Say Good Night?

The great green room of the children's book features not one but two illustrated clocks.

Was the First Known Use of ‘OMG’ Written in a Letter to Churchill?

Many may assume the term "OMG" originated with teens and smart phones.