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Space is a spectacular place, but it can also prove deadly, to the point that some space agencies even have plans in case that possibility ever happened.
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For a brief time in history, humans and Neanderthals shared the Earth, swapping DNA, but the details of that swapping might not be what you expect.
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If you've ever entered your favorite bookstore, set for some quality time looking for your next read only to be beset with an urge, you're not alone.
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The beginnings of life on Earth are a mystery, leading to many theories as scientists try to pin down the details, only to find more questions than answers.
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When it comes to recognizing potential cheating in a relationship, there are some common signs, from a partner's online habits or their preferred friend group.
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In terms of romance, attractive appearances are one thing, but there are many other traits (including, but not limited to, humor) that can draw people together.
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Making a fumble on a first date can feel disastrous. Fortunately, psychology has some tips on just what to avoid in order keep the romantic spark alive.
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While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them leaving huge scars in their wake.
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The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, but certain species are more than up to the challenge, constantly evading death (or causing it) wherever they go.
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The animal kingdom can be rather unforgiving, but even the cutest animals have strange reasons to do some pretty gruesome things, including eating their young.
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AI is undoubtedly beneficial in many ways. But the pervasive technology, AI chatbots in particular, has had some creepy issues as it has developed.
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One animal's predator is often animal's prey, but not with these species. Many of them are too tough to be taken down, though some have stranger tactics.
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Everyone's body is unique, but some might have even more unique bodies than most. In fact, only a tiny percentage of the population has some of these traits.
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The animal kingdom can be a terrifying place, not least because there are some sharp teeth out there. But there's more to that when it comes to a scary bite.
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Death is a scary topic, but it's one that's easy to wonder about. While it's hard to fully understand the experience, there is some information on that front.
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Given just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.
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There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species
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As the command center of the body, losing a part of the brain might seem fatal. But these people survived and even thrived with pieces of their brains missing.
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Prehistoric times were pretty strange, to put it lightly, and the same could be said of the species from that period. Here are some of the scariest.
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There's something exciting about visiting dangerous places, but these especially hostile locations might be too much for even the most daring traveller.
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Each continent has its own share of different species, but not all of them are created equal. Here's a rundown of which continents are the most biodiverse.
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The modern ocean can be a pretty terrifying place, but in the past, things were even worse. These prehistoric animals definitely helped to up the fear factor.
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After death, natural processes immediately begin to break down a body. But how long does a body take to decompose, and what are the stages?
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