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National Bacon Day is celebrated on Dec. 30 each year. To mark the occasion, here are 12 facts you may not know about the breakfast staple.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has received more reports of alleged UFO sightings this year than in 2019 — a cause for concern and wonder for some citizens in the area.

At least 12 new deep-sea species have been discovered by scientists of the Atlas Project, and they have noted that these species' existence is under threat due to climate change and harmful human activities.

A 1,279-foot asteroid is set to zip by Earth Sunday at 2:22 p.m. EST. The NEA, identified as 2003 AF23, is estimated to be taller than the Empire State Building in New York.

A pharmacist in Israel was accidentally injected with four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. The healthcare worker said he felt fine after the incident and only experienced mild side effects, including redness at the injection site.

The Ursid meteor shower will peak Monday night until Tuesday morning, showcasing up to 10 meteors per hour.

The holidays can be tough for most this year. Here are 10 tips released by the CDC to help everyone celebrate Christmas safely whether alone or with loved ones.

Scientists working on the Breakthrough Listen project are investigating a mysterious beam of radio waves that reportedly came from the direction of Proxima Centauri, the nearest star system to the sun.

The winter solstice and the Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction will be happening on the same day this year. Here's how you can view the Christmas Star.

As more and more people line up for the coronavirus vaccine, experts say children are low on the priority list. This is because more data is still needed to prove the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine for people younger than 16.

The practice of kissing under the mistletoe is a long-observed tradition of the holidays. But exactly how did this practice come about?

NASA's Hubble telescope snapped an image of a star cluster 20,000 light-years away. Known as Messier 107, the cluster contains some of the oldest stars in the Milky Way. NASA shared the snapshot on its website.

Wearing masks that have less than 30% filtration efficiency, such as old masks, is more dangerous than not wearing one, a study suggests. Researchers said wearing a face mask slows down airflow, which makes people more susceptible to breathing in particles.

As COVID-19 vaccines begin to be administered to health workers, many are still skeptical about their long-term effects on the human body. Infectious disease experts and the CDC have weighed in on the issue.

Jupiter and Saturn will appear so close to one another that they will look like a single star on Monday night in an event called the "Great Conjunction," also dubbed as the "Christmas Star."

A fireball was spotted by over a hundred witnesses in France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland early Sunday.

Certain bacteria carried and spread by cats can have alarming effects on the human brain.

A number of studies have shown that marijuana can be used to help treat pain caused by damaged nerves in cancer patients. It can also be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy, according to a study.

South America will have a great view of the total solar eclipse on Monday. Although eclipses have been happening for quite a long time, misconceptions about them are still prevalent in some places. Here are 10 myths, facts and superstitions about total solar eclipses.

A new species of snake has been discovered in Vietnam. The snake, which has been named Achalinus zugorum, is iridescent and has scales that shift from blue to green.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk expressed his excitement over the success of Starship SN8's flight despite the rocket exploding during landing. Starship prototypes are being developed to serve as spacecraft for cargo missions and to carry astronauts to and from the moon and Mars in the future.

NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies has reported that a 689-foot asteroid is currently making its way toward Earth's vicinity. The asteroid, identified as 501647 (2014 SD224), is expected to make its close approach on Christmas Day and is estimated to be taller than the Space Needle in Seattle.

This year's Geminid meteor shower will be putting on quite a show, according to the American Meteor Society. About 150 meteors per hour can be expected when it peaks on Sunday.

Former Israel space security chief Haim Eshed has claimed that U.S. and Israeli governments are in contact with a "Galactic Federation" of aliens.

Joe Ledington, Colonel Sanders' nephew, previously revealed the secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices that KFC has kept secret for years.

Residents of Montana reported seeing an unusual string of bright lights in the night sky. The lights, which were spotted on Saturday, are believed to be SpaceX Starlink satellites.

A study revealed that 11 minutes of daily exercise can help one live longer and lower the risk of developing age-related diseases. The results were acquired through the analysis of data from wearable activity trackers worn by 44,370 middle-aged men and women for four to 14.5 years.

A photo captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed the dramatic changes in the appearance of the Stingray Nebula. When compared to the nebula's appearance in 1996, the latest image shows significant differences in brightness and color.

Although children are less likely to develop severe illness and complications from COVID-19 than adults, it is still possible for them to be infected or spread the virus to others. The CDC released a list of COVID-19 symptoms to watch out for in children.