So you've met your first extraterrestrial. You'll need some coins, a flashlight, a pair of magnets and a loop of string.

Ladies, the pap smear was developed in a concentration camp. I have no problem accepting that as a fact and am only somewhat gratified by knowing the origin. more inside

Typo causes international nuclear incident. I drive a sedan in Sudan. And not vice versa.

The Ig Nobel UK tour is already under way (London fully booked, but Warrington and Nottingham still have tickets and there's a Live Web Chat on Thursday). From the Annals of Improbable Research

The Mad Monk of Lidwell Chapel England's first documented serial killer? Devon's Lidwell Chapel holds dark memories.

"I'm the only one in this room professional enough, that I know of, to carry this Glock-40..."
Autoload video. Oh, the DEA. So silly.

Afghan Einstein - it's about quality, not quantity.

Your favorite beers as seen by the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Ever wondered what your favorite hoppy beverage might look under a microscope? If lagers aren't your thing, you might find your poison under Cocktails. more inside