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New York Post
6 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Gross eyelash mites live rent-free on your face — here's how to stop them
You "mite" want to sit down for this one. Microscopic eyelash mites, also known as Demodox mites, are tiny eight-legged arachnids that live —and yes, mate — on a person's hair follicles. Doctors say the parasites are "typically harmless," and even beneficial, although some health problems may arise from overgrowth and poor hygiene, including eyelash loss and blepharitis. Get out all the ew-inducing details with your "Weird But True" host, Andrew Court.
New York Post
27-06-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Bee swarms in NYC plague summer 2025
Time for an Exodus? From extreme heat to swarms of insects, New York City has been hit with a barrage of Biblical plagues this summer. Get the facts behind the tornado of bees spotted in Midtown Manhattan, which one NYU student called "the actualization of [her] biggest fear." Plus, we dive into other strange swarms — mayflies in Ohio and sand fleas in Florida — in this episode of "Weird But True" hosted by Andrew Court.
New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Baby raccoon standing on its hind legs looks like a human kid
This baby raccoon is already an "upstanding" citizen. In Massachusetts, a 2-month-old raccoon was found strangely standing upright on a resident's doorstep, launching the cute critter into social media stardom. One Post reader @FunnychicNYC quipped on Instagram: 'That's the same way I found my husband when I first met him.' Others compared the lil' bandit to Rocket Raccoon, the Marvel character voiced by Bradley Cooper in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. Find out more — along with other riotous raccoon tales — in this edition of "Weird But True" hosted by Andrew Court.
New York Post
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
WWE-style wedding interruption pulls no punches
This wedding was a total smash — literally. When an angry objector interrupted a bride and groom mid-ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, their guests in attendance were shocked at first. The muscle-bound man yelled, "Marriage is a sham, dude!" before shoving venue staff and tearing off his shirt. Things quickly escalated into a full-blown WWE-style smackdown involving the newlyweds. Join The Post's Andrew Court to find out the truth behind this viral wedding in the latest episode of "Weird But True."
New York Post
30-05-2025
- New York Post
$3.3M ‘human bones' drug bust could land ex-flight attendant behind bars
The country of Sri Lanka has a bone to pick with this woman. Former flight attendant Charlotte May Lee, 21, faces up to 25 years in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle in a massive 100-pound stash of "kush." Originating from Sierra Leone, the deadly new street drug is believed to contain human bones that have been soaked in embalming fluid. Smoking kush creates a "zombie-like" high — not unlike the effects of synthetic marijuana, aka "spice." Get all the creepy details in this episode of "Weird But True" hosted by The Post's Andrew Court.
