I can't stop watching this video. This loveable guy came up with the genius idea to kill a gigantic spider on the wall with brass knuckles. Um, it doesn't end well. Or well, it ends up exactly like how you would imagine. [YouTube] Read More >>
These winged ants are copulating with their queen. Apparently, they didn't notice the big spider who is eating it from the top. Apparently, winged ants are really really really stupid or really really really devious. In any case, it's macabre orgy. Read More >>
The world's best violins come with strings made from catgut—which isn't typically from cats, but does definitely come from the inside of an animal. If you want a more vegetarian alternative, though, how about a set made from spider silk? Read More >>
Featured comment by Bakes:
"Oh, and just to add a bit more - most Stradivarius players do NOT use gut strings.
I had the pleasure of seeing Julian Lloyd Webber play the cello ..." More »
Those of you with arachnophobia may want to turn away from your monitors. This enormous inflatable spider puppet was built by UK artist Tim Davies for street and carnival performances. Details are still scarce on its inner workings or controls but Davies mentions that the legs are "air-powered." [TD Artwork via Technabob] Read More >>
If there's an image that summarises my idea of complete horror, this is it: a wolf spider carrying dozens of babies on her back. It's the only spider in the world that does this. Read More >>
Featured comment by Kiplet:
"I think these things are really cute! All the little babies snuggled up. There's a nice video of them here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmr-B_JZ..." More »