There is a lot of doom and gloom in the news. It can get anyone down, but this list serves as the perfect counterpoint. Only stories that inspire, uplift, or amuse can be found here. Alternatively, we can also bewilder, bemuse, and befog you with our offbeat list. If daring rescues are your thing, then

Conjoined twins are two babies whose bodies are born fused together. Although they can be joined in various ways, there are two distinct categories: symmetrical and asymmetrical conjoined twins. The two groups have radically different outcomes. Symmetrical conjoined twins generally have all the body parts and organs needed to live as two complete individuals if

Common logic dictates that prison guards should not have sex with inmates. But it seems like not everybody agrees with common logic. Some guards have no qualms about having sex with prisoners and vice versa. Pregnancies have even resulted. Based on the accounts detailed blow, female guards seem to be more likely to get pregnant

If you struggle to keep up with all the latest happenings, we’ve got you covered. Here at Listverse, we look at all the notable stories from the past week. Click here to learn about the important, serious news, or read on for tales of twisted truths and freaky facts. This week’s list is a globetrotting

Magic tricks have been tools of entertainment for centuries, awing children and adults alike with pure showmanship and excitement. Sitting in the crowd and witnessing one of these stunts can be an amazing experience. Most of the time, regular folks have no idea how the trick behind the illusion works. But we all know it’s

The majority of Earth’s species are long gone. Even so, most people remain fascinated by such creatures, especially the really weird ones. In recent years, several unique fossils have surfaced. They brought new surprises in animal behavior, looks, and evolution. Some were just plain bizarre, while others, millions of years old, gave first-time looks at