The phenomenon, originally observed in a single male macaque in 2017, has apparently spread throughout a wider population of the monkeys, including females, in what researchers speculate is an example of animal culture. Speaking to Bored Panda, Dr. Cédric Sueur, who recentlypublished a paperon the subject, revealed the implications of such bizarre behavior—although the exact reason for it remains a mystery. RELATED: In 2017, a single male macaque was observed trying to mate with a female deer in Yakushima, Japan—now other monkeys are doing it Image credits:Atsuyuki Ohshima...

Cuts and reductions are atrendthese days, even when it comes to coffee. For example, Starbucks recently announced major changes to its menu starting March 4, including removing as many as 13 drinks. So if you find your favorite drink on the list, hurry up and enjoy it today—you only have a week left to taste it, and then it sinks into coffee oblivion. In fact, of course, not only is the menu being cut, but the company will introduce some new items and recommend acceptable alternatives to the drinks subject to the cuts....

The European starling migrates to the UK over the winter from colder northern European countries, and flocks gather in huge numbers at historic roost sites across the country. From November to March, they draw crowds of captivated visitors. The artist and scientist Kathryn Cooper has spent the past eight years capturing them in her stop-motion pictures.Using a unique technique called chronophotography, Kathryn creates stunning images of migrating birds. She takes multiple photos over time and then blends them into a single composite image....

A woman inWyomingmaliciously complied with asenator’s billprohibiting the state from requiring an employee to use a colleague’s preferredpronouns. The resident, Britt Boril, referred to Sen. Tim French (R) as “Madam” instead of “Mister” to prove her point about the new bill. The viral moment occurred on Friday (February 21) during a meeting of the Wyoming Senate Agriculture, State, and Public Lands & Water Resources committee. HighlightsA Wyoming resident misgendered Sen. Tim French in protest of a bill against the use of preferred pronouns....

Sometimes, certain things in life seem like common sense to you, so it can be quite baffling when you realize others don’t see them the same way—especially when they act on that ignorance. Takemakeuptesters in stores, for example. Some people understand that they’re full of bacteria and wouldn’t dream of using them directly on their faces. Others, even if they know the risks, choose to ignore them, hoping they’ll be the lucky exception....

RELATED: Hollywood’s top talent agency is claimed to have dropped Meghan Markle Image credits:Bryan Bedder/Getty Images According to insiders speaking toPage Six, Markle has not been in any meetings with the agency’s leading name, Ari Emanuel, since January 2024. Duchess of Sussex was let go due to being “too demanding” and “difficult to work with” Image credits:Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images Image credits:wme Even though theDuchess of Sussexhas been having regular meetings with her personal agents, speculations arose....

The internet accusedElon Muskofabandoning his little boyin public. A viral video captured his four-year-old son wobbling down a staircase without the help of an adult, while the tech billionaire walked off almost like he “forgot” about him. Several netizens slammed thetech billionaire fatherfor using his son as a “prop,” but others defended him and said the viral clip didn’t capture the entire scene. HighlightsElon Musk’s parenting skills became a topic of discussion after a recent video went viral....

HighlightsNicole Lily Holmes’s failed attempt to make her kitchen look Scandinavian sparks backlash online.Users mocked the kitchen transformation, asking, “Is the Scandinavian kitchen in the room with us?“Holmes’s cluttered kitchen upset the viewers, with one user expressing, “I can’t breathe.” RELATED: The TikTok user’s attempt to achieve the Scandinavian look has miserably failed Image credits:nicolelilyholmes Image credits:vertokitchens “My husband & I decided to remove all our cupboard doors to make the kitchen look moreScandinavian, what do you think?...

“Never meet your heroes.” This old proverb simply tells us that admiring an idealized figure from afar is typically better than interacting with them in person because, for the most part, the encounter turns out to be amassive letdown.Many people have had this experience withcelebrities, and it’s recently become a topic on Threads. One userasked, “Who is the rudest celeb you have met? What happened?”The usual names came up, those with a reputation for being stand-offish....

While fans showed support for the young star, critics trolled her appearance and claimed she looked like she could be the mother of husbandJake Bongiovi. “She looks 40,” one claimed, while another wrote, “She’s unrecognizable!!” RELATED: On Monday, February 24, Millie attended the Los Angeles premiere of the sci-fi comedy adventureThe Electric State. The 21-year-old actress dazzled in a beaded gold gown at the event, held at the Egyptian Theatre....

While the cliche stereotype is that pretty people are airheads, the fact is that being popular generally just means having a good understanding of socialdynamics. So it stands to reason that the people everyone liked in high school tend to do pretty well in the long run. But how often is that actually true? This post may includeaffiliate links. She died heroically trying to save a stray dog from a flooded river....

Jonathan Van Nessgot candid about his weight loss journey, saying he trimmed his waistline with an Ozempic-like medication and other lifestyle changes. Sharing mirror selfies with his fans, theQueer Eyestar proudly posted before-and-after pictures of his weight loss transformation. “Gonna be basic and post abefore and afteron the next slide,” he wrote in an Instagram story over the weekend. HighlightsJonathan Van Ness opened up about his weight loss journey and shared before-and-after pictures....

Anunknown lethal illnesshas claimed the lives of over50 peoplein the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday (February 24). In most cases, the time between the onset of symptoms and the fatalities has been 48 hours. Serge Ngalebato, the medical director at Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring center, described the short interval as “really worrying.” HighlightsAn unknown illness in Congo has killed 53 people, with most fatalities occurring within 48 hours....

According to authorities, the disturbing incident happened around 1:30 pm local, when three men entered the store separately, determined to steal the two puppies valued at $4,299 each. HighlightsThieves staged a fake seizure to steal bulldog puppies from a Colorado pet store.A store employee intervened, but the thieves managed to escape with the puppies.The man who faked the seizure was arrested; two accomplices remain at large.A good Samaritan returned one of the stolen puppies after buying it from a street vendor....

Rita Maikova Zaporozhets paints worlds that feel both familiar and dreamlike. Her work is full of flowing shapes, symbolic figures, and rich colors that draw you in. Born in Ukraine and now based in Barcelona, she creates art that explores love, change, and the emotions that shape us. Each piece tells a quiet but powerful story, inviting the viewer to look closer and find their own meaning.Her paintings have been shown in galleries around the world, from London to New York....