Cleaning out a dark and unused wardrobe, Megan Gallagher found "black stalactites" hanging from the roof. "Things [were] crawling in the carpet and flying in the corner of the cupboard," Ms ...

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Scrotal sweating, also known as sweaty balls, is common, especially if you’re working out or live in a hot and humid climate. This is because the groin has a lot of sweat glands and is usually ...

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Leucism is a genetic condition that makes animals lack pigment for part or all of their bodies. Their skin and hair are typically white, and unlike albinos, their eyes will be normal. Leucism is ...

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"Blue balls" is a slang term for a medical condition called epididymal hypertension. This condition occurs when prolonged sexual arousal without ejaculation causes fluid to build up in the testicles.

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The owner of P’Nut, the world’s most famous and tragic squirrel, has opened his heart and home to a new fur baby, he revealed to The Post. Mark Longo said he recently adopted a miniature ...

Feeding birds is a popular pastime, with many gardeners topping up bird feeders all throughout the year. But it’s not just the birds that love the food. Squirrels will also want to raid the bird ...