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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The Staggering Price Tag Of The World's Largest Gold Deposit
Gold is one of the most precious and sought after materials known to humanity, which makes the size of this discovery all the more astounding.
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Why Kansas Has So Many Tornadoes
From sunflowers to The Wizard of Oz, Kansas is known for many things, but one thing that isn't commonly known is why it has so many tornadoes.
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Why Illinois, Indiana, And Other Midwest States Are So Flat
The Midwest has a reputation for being flat and devoid of distinguishing features, but there's a good reason why that's mostly true.
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The One Area On Earth's Surface That Has The Weakest Gravitational Pull
Contrary to what you may intuit, the Earth's gravity isn't uniform, and there's one place where it's much weaker than anyone expected.
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Is An IQ Test Really An Accurate Measure Of Intelligence?
IQ tests have been the standard for intellectual assessment for over 100 years, but are they reliable, and can they be trusted?
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The Warning Sign That Lightning Might Be About To Strike
Lightning is one of nature's most awesome displays, but it can also be one of its most deadly. Thankfully, there's a way to reduce your risk.
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The 3 Parts Of A Nucleotide Explained
DNA is fundamental to the biology of all life on Earth, but how many of us actually know what it is or what it's made of?
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Why Humans Haven't Gone Back To The Moon Since 1972
No one has been back to the moon for over 50 years, but the reasons why are multifaceted and not obvious at first glance.
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The Largest Whale In The World Weighs More Than Thousands Of People Combined
Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived. The largest of these giants was a true behemoth, equaling the combined weight of thousands of people.
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Scientist Turns Violent In Antarctica: Here's Why It's Part Of A Troubling Trend
Antarctic research centers can be rather isolated places, but they can also be dangerous places. And that's not a conclusion drawn from a singular incident.
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How Space Permanently Damages Astronauts
While space travel seems like a thrilling endeavor, it does come with its drawbacks, sometimes in the form of permanent damage to astronauts' minds and bodies.
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No, Pigeons Aren't Stupid. Here's Why Their Nests Look So Horrible
Pigeons don't have a stellar reputation, particularly when it comes to their nests, but there may be a method to their madness.
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The Stunning Similarity Whale Songs Have To Human Speech
Communication isn't rare in nature, but whale song features a statistical complexity that matches human speech, and that is rare.
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