They’re so common that they’ve become almost truisms in popular culture. But every once in a while, we come across scientific facts that are so bizarre and surprising that we just have to share them.

Fact: Food allergies can be a life-threatening disease. They are more than just an itch or a stomachache. Food allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, coughing, swelling of the face and tongue, ...

Think you know vultures? Think again. The Cape Vulture is one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring—and endangered—avian ...