If You've Ever Had A Deer Freeze In Front Of Your Car, Here's Why
If you've ever driven your car on a rural road at night, there's a chance that you've encountered a startled deer, but why does it just stand there?
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Stories By Elias Nash
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Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?
One of the most heartbreaking sounds a homeowner or renter can hear is the thump of a bird striking a window, but why does this even happen?
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What If Neanderthals Still Existed Today?
The Neanderthals, have been gone for about 40,000 years now, but we can at least imagine what life might be like if they were still here.
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What If T. Rex Had Long Arms?
Of all the predators to walk the Earth, none were as fearsome as the T. rex, but how would the king of the lizards fare if it didn't have short arms?
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Why Does The Moon Look Orange Sometimes?
Have you ever looked at the moon and instead of the whitish gray orb you're used to you instead saw a massive orange globe? Here's what's going on.
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The Sad Reason The Quagga Went Extinct
Before the 20th century, the South African plains were home to a unique species of zebra that was brutally hunted to extinction.
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What Happens If Lightning Strikes An Airplane? It Depends On The Type
Thunder and lightning are scary enough when you're on the ground, but when you're thousands of feet up in the air, it's on a different level.
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How Much Can A Gorilla Really Lift?
It's no real surprise that gorillas are pretty strong animals, especially compared to humans. But looking at the numbers, exactly how strong are they?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Hit Your Funny Bone?
Everyone at some point has had the misfortune of hitting their elbow just so and sending an electric shock up their arm, but what's really going on?
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What If Antarctica Didn't Exist?
Despite being overlooked down at the South Pole, Antarctica actually plays a large role in our world and you would notice if it was gone.
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Why Is The Ocean Salty But Lakes Aren't?
Water is so ubiquitous that most people probably take it for granted, but have you ever wondered why the vast majority of it is salty?
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What Does Lego Stand For?
Lego is one of the most recognizable toy brands in the world, but from an American perspective, the Danish-inspired name is a bit of a mystery.
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What If Titanoboa Never Went Extinct?
The Titanoboa went extinct around 50 million years ago, but what might life be like now if this gargantuan beast still roamed the Amazon?
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Here's What Happens When A Compass Is Used In Outer Space
During the Age of Exploration, explorers relied on compasses to navigate the oceans and conquer the wilds, but they were never used in space.
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There's A Reason Alcohol Is Banned On The International Space Station But It's Not What You Think
Space is a place with lots of rules, but the reason that alcohol isn't allowed on the International Space Station isn't what you think it is.
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Sharkcano: The Active Underwater Volcano Home To Mutant Sharks
Just under the surface of the Pacific Ocean in the Solomon Islands is an active underwater volcano that's inexplicably teeming with sharks.
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The Pink Part Of Your Eye That's Actually Useless
Tucked away mostly unnoticed into the corner of your eye is small fold of membrane that serves practically no purpose whatsoever.
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The Hygiene Activity That's Banned On The International Space Station
Keeping yourself clean on Earth is as simple as hopping in the shower, but things are a bit trickier in space where water doesn't fall.
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What Does WD-40 Stand For?
WD-40 is one of those things that's so ubiquitous that it tends to be overlooked, and most people probably don't even know what it stands for.
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The Best Theories So Far For Why Dire Wolves Tragically Went Extinct
With scientists claiming to have resurrected the once-extinct dire wolf, one has to wonder, why did they disappear in the first place?
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Why A Massive California Lake Keeps Disappearing For Decades At A Time
When it comes to geography, it feels like some natural features should be permanent, that's why it's odd this lake keeps disappearing.
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If You Thought Buffalo And Bison Were The Same Thing, You'd Be Dead Wrong
Despite being pushed to the brink of extinction, the American buffalo is fundamental to the fabric of America, but it's not actually a buffalo.
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The Color So Dark That Anything It Covers Looks Two-Dimensional
Virtually everything you will ever encounter reflects a little bit of light, except for one material that seems to swallow light whole.
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The Largest Prehistoric Crocodile Ever Discovered Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Crocodiles are some of the most fearsome apex predators on the planet, but this crocodilian ancestor puts our crocs to shame.
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The Bizarre Way Dolphins Seem To Get High
There's no doubt that dolphins are majestic creatures that have many surprising parallels with humanity, but one of those may be drug use.
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Who Invented The Folding Chair? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think
When you ask "Who invented the folding chair," Google will give you one answer, but history is often more complicated than a simple answer.
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The Dangerously Hot Feature You'd Never Expect To Be Present In Antarctica
Antarctica is a cold and unforgiving place, unsuited for all but the most prepared visitor, but it's also has a few more reasons to keep away.
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