Fake pills actually work — and you knowing they’re fake doesn’t matter one jot
Fake pills improve memory in older adults, say Italian researchers, which raises serious questions about every supplement you’ve ever panic-bought.
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Ancient Bronze Box Handle Stars Sleep and Death Gods in Tiny Trojan War Drama
This Sleep and Death gods sculpture is proof that even 2,400 years ago, people couldn’t resist turning a box handle into a full mythological crisis.
Man Loses His Temper Over Elderly Mum Comment — The Results Are Absolutely Devastating
A man loses his temper over how he cares for his mum, and somehow concludes that shooting his wife and daughter is the appropriate response.
Mild Vandalism Hall of Fame: Reddit’s Most Gloriously Petty Acts of Public Improvement
Mild vandalism Reddit has outdone itself again — 19 acts of petty genius proving that some people are too funny to be stopped.
Rare Human Genetics: 45 People Who Got the Deluxe Upgrade from the DNA Factory
Rare human genetics has produced people with mismatched eyes, unruly hair, and other magnificent glitches — proof that evolution is just winging it.
Conscious Alien Minds May Exist and They’re Probably Weirder Than You — Scientists Confirm the Obvious
Philosophers confirm conscious alien minds might exist and be built from rocks and mercury — making them only slightly stranger than your average commuter.
Ghost Hunting Equipment for Beginners: A Idiot’s Guide to Chasing Things That Probably Aren’t There
Ghost hunting equipment for beginners is now a booming industry, and yes, someone really is selling a wrist-mounted voice recorder for chatting with the dead.
Parrots Making Video Calls: The Social Network Nobody Asked For But Everyone Needs
Parrots making video calls to their mates turned out to be more socially adept than your average British office worker on a Monday Zoom.
Memphis Belle: The Bonkers True Story of the Bomber That Refused to Be Shot Down
The Memphis Belle bomber somehow survived 25 missions over Nazi-occupied Europe, which is statistically the equivalent of winning the lottery twice while being struck by lightning.
Python at a Job Interview: Florida Man’s Emotional Support Snake Slithers Into HR History
A Florida man brought a python to a job interview for emotional support, proving that Florida remains gloriously, defiantly undefeated.