Study: Cockroaches Survive by Losing Sweet Tooth

How sweet it isn't: Scientists find how some cockroaches resist the sugary lure of poisons. It turns out glucose activates taste nerves that tell the brain 'yuck!' instead of 'yum.'

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Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro

The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only.

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Looking for Love? Take the The Prague Metro

The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only.

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Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles

Two endangered sea turtles are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell. Now they're getting some help easing back into the wild with the help of an acupuncturist.

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Raw: Bear Falls From Tampa Tree

A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.

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Raw: Carney Pokes Fun at His 'Many Faces'

White House press secretary Jay Carney started Wednesday's briefing by poking fun at the many faces he has made from his podium recently. The Washington Post put together a collage of his reactions to questioning from reporters on Tuesday.

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Polar Bear Cub Prepares for New Home in New York

An orphaned polar bear cub that arrived at the Alaska Zoo two months ago will soon depart for a new adventure: meeting another young cub at the Buffalo Zoo.

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Raw: Sloth Bear Cubs Unveiled at Illinois Zoo

Two sloth bear cubs have made their public debut at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. The cubs were born in January and had been in a maternity den with their mom, Hani.

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Looking for Love? Take the The Prague Metro

The Prague metro system plans to introduce a designated car on each train that is for single people only.

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World's Largest LEGO Model Revealed

The largest ever LEGO model -- a 42-foot long 'Star Wars' X-wing -- is unveiled in Times Square.

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Sole Sculpture - Fun and Profit From Flip Flops

Hundreds of discarded flip flops wash up on Kenya's beaches each day. A small recycling company in Nairobi turns the colorful footwear into toys, photo frames and other sculptures for sale.

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Vintage Police Car Draws Eyes in Seattle

Officer Jim Ritter uses a fully restored 1970 Plymouth Satellite police cruiser as his everyday cruiser. And the vehicle is attracting attention on the streets of Seattle.

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Scientist: Colonial Settlement Shows Cannibalism

Scientists say they've found archaeological evidence to support rumors they previously were skeptical of: that starving colonists at Jamestown, Virginia, turned to cannibalism to survive.

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Artist Hurls Paint Onto Learjet Engine

One woman's creative process may be a bit more powerful than the average artist these days. She hurls jars of paint into the hurricane force winds of a Learjet engine - splattering an array of colors onto a blank canvas to create art.

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NJ Governor Saves Children From Spider

New Jersey Gov. Christie wasn't in a pardoning mood when a group of school children spotted a spider on his desk. Christie told the students that part of being governor is you're allowed to kill any bugs on your desk without getting into trouble....

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Raw: Sloth Bear Cubs Unveiled at Illinois Zoo

Two sloth bear cubs have made their public debut at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. The cubs were born in January and had been in a maternity den with their mom, Hani.

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Raw: Bear Falls From Tampa Tree

A Tampa man got more than he bargained for when he opened his door to let the dog out. A black bear was in his backyard.

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