Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C.

Watch street magician Andrew Mayne knock people's socks off with these eight stunts.

Luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in Washington state is truly a unique getaway.

A freewheeling conversation with the 'World War Z' author on Bear Grylls, Rambo and the 'Casablanca' musical his 10-year-old son is writing.

New book about the painkiller industry has already been optioned by Warner Bros.

Politically active Facebook users are much more likely to "unfriend" people, a new study finds.

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.

Atlanta to Appalachia columnist Benyamin Cohen and his wife prepare for the arrival of their first chicks — and the wide new world of raising chickens.

A 15-foot-python has been on the lam in Morgantown, West Virginia, for almost a week, and it's all anyone can talk about.

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.

Author John Temple was granted unprecedented access to the controversial family.

A dozen of my dogs' cousins got spoiled and are returning for more spa treatments and manicures. Here's what went down at our first spawtacular pug party.

When the only way to visit your neighbors is to hop into a car, holiday parties take on a deeper significance.

Climate change could affect our food supply at the same time that global population is increasing.

Watch what happens when an eager young lion cub gets in too deep (literally) while dining on a freshly killed buffalo.

Jumbo squid, also known as "red devils," have been known to attack divers before. But a submarine? Watch the nightmarish Greenpeace video here.

Santa's not the only one who gets to hang out with these interesting animals.

Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.

The surprising discoveries were made by a CSIRO research team conducting routine surveys off the Australian coast.

Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are.

These are the best preserved specimens of this extinct Arctic lion ever found.

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.

Fossil reveals plumage patterns of these ancient beasts, further establishing an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds.

Handmade 'cuddlebatz' wraps swaddle distressed baby bats and make you forget all about vampires.

The surprising find shows just how much there is to learn about the biodiversity of southern Oregon's mountainous region.

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.

Bizarre fish has evolved fins like no other and is capable of walking like a land animal.

They don't have a queen or any larvae, but these resilient insects are still trying to eke out an existence.

Why are these crocodiles orange? One grotesque theory about their coloration might shock you.

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.

Illacme tobini is the second leggiest animal species on the planet — but that's not it's only odd feature.

Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it.

Metallic noise, captured from the deepest point on Earth's surface, likely belongs to a species of baleen whale, scientists say.

Australian researchers have traced the largest dinosaur footprint ever found, an intimidating 5-foot, 9-inch long impression made by a giant sauropod.

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.

The last time they squirmed was in the Pleistocene Age.

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.

The Inaccessible Island rail (Atlantisia rogersi) can only be found on a single Atlantic island in the middle of nowhere. Here's how it got there.

Some hummingbirds have evolved beaks better suited for fencing than feeding.

These invasive species are wreaking havoc on reefs and the fish that live amongst the coral.

While dolphins and whales might get all the attention, here are some lesser-known sea creatures that are just as magnificent.

The rejuvenating lunch breaks of yesterday are long gone. They've become rushed working lunches, and surveys show it's getting worse.

It's not just medical expenses; the entire social safety net is in tatters — and boomers are experiencing it first-hand.

From sleep problems to back pain, a bad job can take a toll on your body.

Microsoft Japan gives staff Fridays off — and it pays off for both employees and the company's bottom line.

Thanksgiving shoppers in search of the best holiday deals no longer have to head to the store.

These cubicle-dwellers aren't afraid to show how much they like the season.