Hollywood lied to us: Jaws

Hollywood lied to us: Jaws

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Sex is Weird 2: Why do penises exist?

When it comes to sexual organs, the penis is really 'out there.' Name another organ that can change its form AND function in a matter of seconds!There's a lot of variety in the animal kingdom; from spikes and nails to coils and collagen — so, this appendage is worth investigating ...  Show more

Sex is Weird 1: The world's first d*ck pic

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It's so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the ...  Show more

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