Are Flamingo Egg Yolks Pink?
A popular 'fun fact' holds that flamingo egg yolks are bright pink, but flamingo experts are perplexed by the claim.
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Rats Per Capita
Do major cities harbor rodent populations equivalent to one rat per person?
Did Disney Fake Lemming Deaths for the Nature Documentary ‘White Wilderness’?
Lemmings don't commit mass suicide, so filmmakers had to use various camera tricks to capture scenes of them supposedly plunging to their deaths.
Does a Female Praying Mantis Always Eat Her Mate’s Head?
It’s far from guaranteed to happen, but the risk of decapitation for copulating male mantids would be considered alarmingly high in human circles.
Do Water-Filled Baggies Repel Flies?
Will hanging plastic bags filled with water repel flies from your area? Opinion is divided on that technique's effectiveness.
Do Male Penguins Make ‘Pebble Proposals’ to Their Mates?
A social media factoid about penguin courtship and the "perfect pebble" does not quite reflect the birds' actual mating habits.
Duck’s Quacks Don’t Echo?
Rumor holds that duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
Is Red Dyed-Nectar Harmful to Hummingbirds?
Is the red dye commonly used in nectar for backyard feeders harmful to hummingbirds?
Dog Years vs. Human Years
Conventional wisdom holds that one year of human time is the equivalent of seven years in a dog's age.
Striped Mittenfish
Can the striped mittenfish change its sex by turning its entire body inside out?
Do Lobsters Mate for Life?
Do lobsters mate for life?
Will Baby Birds Be Rejected by Their Mother If You Handle Them?
This widespread caution against handling young birds may have sprung from a desire to protect them.
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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is a ‘Mars Spectacular’ Coming Soon?
The planet Mars will not be making a once-in-our-lifetimes, remarkably close approach to Earth on August 27.
Does a Photograph Show Jerry Falwell, Jr. with His Pants Unzipped?
Falwell said the picture was intended to be a joke.
Poppy Troll Doll Pulled After Child-Grooming Complaints
Hasbro announced it was pulling a Troll doll from store shelves after social media users complained about the placement of a button on the doll's bottom.
Did Cocaine Users Cause McDonald’s to Replace Their Coffee Spoons?
Businesses are not well served when their products are associated with illegal activities.