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William Henry Free DVD Offer

May 17, 2004
So many of you took advantage of our offer to include a free William Henry DVD with every order of William Henry's books that William's shelves in our store are almost bare and we're temporarily out of DVDs. William is... continued

Warning: Your Computer May be Tapped

May 17, 2004
You know your phone can be tapped, but you probably think you have complete privacy when typing on your computer keyboard. However, spies can eavesdrop on what you're writing by listening to the sounds of your keystrokes. IBM research scientist... continued

Love Makes Men & Women More Alike

May 17, 2004
Researcher Donatella Marazziti has discovered that your hormones change when you fall in love. After measuring the hormones of men and women who claimed to be in love, she says, "The most intriguing finding is related to testosterone." Serotonin levels... continued

It’s a Wetter World

May 14, 2004
Australian scientists say the Earth may be saved from the worst effects of global warming by the fact that a warmer planet is also a wetter planet. This encourages more plants to grow and soak up the greenhouse gases. However,... continued

Smells Can Make You Eat Less

May 14, 2004
The smell of good food coming from the kitchen always makes us hungry, but scientists now say these smells can actually make us eat less. Dr. Alan Hirsch, who has invented fragrance crystals to sprinkle on food, says the smell... continued

Mexican UFOs: Gas, Space Junk or (Yes!) Ball Lightning

May 14, 2004
Scientists are theorizing about the Mexican UFOs. So far, they have been identified as space junk, meteor fragments, burn-off from oil platforms, spontaneous electrical flashes, and our old favorite: ball lightning. To see stills from the Mexican UFO video, click... continued

Cattle Mutilation in Canada

May 13, 2004
A rancher in Canada has found the partially skinned carcass of one of his animals that was drained of blood and also had its tongue cut off. The rancher says, "I don't really want to speculate on what happened. I... continued

Monsanto Gives Up on GM Wheat

May 13, 2004
Monsanto has decided to stop trying to sell genetically-modified wheat?at least for now. This is good for those of us who like variety, because GM corn has been shown to quickly contaminate nearby fields, ending crop diversity. While most corn... continued

UFO Seen Over Shopping Mall

May 13, 2004
The recent video of a Mexican fighter jet chasing UFOs is not the only time these craft have been spotted lately. A Texas man recorded similar lights on his camcorder. A UFO was seen hovering over a shopping mall in... continued

Why Fat is a Political Hot Potato

May 13, 2004
In Anne's new diary, she talks about why our extra pounds aren't just a problem for us?they're a problem for the government too. She reveals why obesity could influence laws about parental maternity leaves and minimum wages. And don't miss... continued