Believe it or not, there are well over 4,000 different types of cockroaches—that we know about. Some estimates suggest we've discovered only about half the total number of species. Though most live in ...

Ever wondered if cockroaches can survive a nuclear explosion? I have, especially after seeing WALL-E. But I never looked it up because I didn’t want to see pictures of cockroaches. Or videos of all ...

Does the mere thought of cockroaches scuttling through your house make your skin, well, crawl? Totally understandable. Still, as a homeowner, you’re bound to encounter them, so you may as well know ...

Hey, so everybody’s all atwitter about the poor guy who died in a cockroach-eating contest in South Florida. All so he could win a free python. We hear you can practically catch those things in the ...

Facts & Arguments is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. My first cockroach encounter was in the filthy communal kitchen of my ...