Weird But True Archives

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.

Does MIT Offer Students a ‘Pirate Certificate’?

The prestigious university counts among its alumni Nobel laureates, leaders of science and industry, and...

Do Farmers Feed Cows Skittles?

Cattle diets typically consist of corn, hay, and other plant-based foods, but farmers occasionally do...

Have People Died Laughing?

Is the phrase "I just about died laughing" as much about accuracy as it is...

Did Dock Ellis Pitch a No-Hitter on LSD?

"I can only remember bits and pieces of the game. I was psyched. I had...