They’re more closely related to certain kinds of lobsters than to true crabs. Hermit crabs have a curled tail with a hook that enables their bodies to fit inside these borrowed shells.

It turns out that lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans can feel pain when they're being boiled alive. Now, scientists are calling for a ban against the practice. Scientists have recognized the ...

The word "imitation" often has a bad connotation, especially when it comes to food. No one wants an imposter on their plate, they want the real thing. Still, some foods are routinely accepted as ...