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Near-Death Experiences Are Very Similar To Psychedelic Trips: Study

Getting a taste of impending death is usually a dangerous event, but new research shows that near-death experiences are actually a lot like drinking a cup of psychedelic tea. Specifically, ayahuasca from the Amazon.

Study Sheds More Light On Link Between Alcohol And Risks of Death and Cancer

Studies on alcohol consumption have revolved around heavy drinking and its negative health effects. This new study highlights light and moderate drinking and challenges previous studies claiming that a few drinks per week is good for the health.

In Last-Ditch Attempt to Find Water, a Chameleon is Mummified by the Sun

India has been going through a deadly heat wave. A chameleon was trying to drink out of a dry faucet when the tropical sun mummified him on the spot.

Smokers with HIV Infection More Likely to Die From Their Tobacco Use

HIV patients who smoke were twice more likely to die from their tobacco use than the infection itself.

High School Teen Dies After Consuming Too Much Caffeine in 2 Hours

A teen died last April after consuming three caffeinated drinks over the course of about two hours.

At 146, World's Oldest Man 'Mbah Ghoto' Dies in Indonesia -- What's His Secret to Long Life?

Sodimejo had been preparing for his death since he was 122 and a gravestone was made for him in 1992.

Female Dragonflies Fake Own Death to Avoid Sexual Harassment From Unwanted Suitors

Female dragonfies fake their own death to avoid being sexually harassed by unwanted suitor.

Revenge of the Wildlife: Nile Crocodiles Devour Man Who Kills Wild Animals for 'Trophy'

Scott Van Zyl, a notorious wildlife hunter was confirmed to have been eaten by crocodiles that ironically were his targets during a hunting expedition.

How Will You Die During an Asteroid Strike? Researchers Rank Impacts of Asteroid Strike Based on Destructive Power

Wind blast and pressure shock waves are the most deadly effects of asteroid strikes, accounting for more than 60 percent of lives lost.

Alabama Man Nearly Dies After Sleeping Beside Charging Phone

When he was found, holes were burnt on his shirt and strips of skin and flesh were missing where the necklace had scorched his neck.

Goodbye, Banks: Endangered Sea Turtle Who Swallowed Nearly 1,000 Coins in Thailand Dies

The coins were supposed to be for goodluck, but it ended up killing a precious creature.

How Being a Parent Could Make You Live Longer

Older adults who have children were more likely to live a little longer than those who don't have any children.

Scientific Proof of Life After Death? Unexplained Brain Activity of Dead Patient Baffles Scientists

The mysterious surge in the dead patient's brain activity lasted for at least 10 minutes.

Stoned to Death: Visitors Kill Helpless Crocodile Inside Tunisia Zoo

The reptile died of internal hemorrhage as it was hit directly on the head with big rocks and slabs. Photos of the gory incident were also posted online.