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Offbeat Meet your distant cousin: Tiny hyperactive primate Meet your distant cousin: Tiny hyperactive primate
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 11:04 AM PDT
New fossil evidence of the earliest complete skeleton of an ancient primate suggests it was a hyperactive, wide-eyed creature so small you could hold a couple of them in your hand — if only they would stay still long enough.
Offbeat Stinky feet may help battle malaria Stinky feet may help battle malaria
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 8:49 AM PDT
For decades, health officials have battled malaria with insecticides, bed nets and drugs. Now, scientists say there might be a potent new tool to fight the deadly mosquito-borne disease: the stench of human feet.
Offbeat Man hunting for pythons finds mysterious jewelry Man hunting for pythons finds mysterious jewelry (Photo Gallery)
By JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 9:17 AM PDT
Like most people who signed up for Florida's official Burmese python hunt last winter, Mark Rubinstein slogged a couple times through the Everglades without ever seeing one of the elusive snakes. Something else caught his eye, though.
Offbeat Oregon police find python during traffic stop Oregon police find python during traffic stop
By Associated Press Published: May 31, 2013 at 9:26 PM PDT
A Eugene, Ore., police officer got an unnerving surprise as he held onto the arm of a young man briefly placed in handcuffs after a traffic stop - and felt something move under the man's jacket.
Offbeat Pig using wheelchair becomes an inspiration Pig using wheelchair becomes an inspiration (Photo Gallery)
By TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press Published: May 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT
In many circumstances, a piglet without the use of its hind legs would be put down. But Chris P. Bacon's unusual condition has made him an international star and an inspiration to those with disabilities.