Why Spider Crickets Love Your Cool, Dark Basement And How To Get Rid Of Them
Nobody wants their basement taken over by a horde of humpbacked crickets, thankfully, getting rid of them is a pretty straightforward process.
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The Unexpected Reason You Should Never Squash A Centipede In Your Home
Nobody wants to find a creepy crawly in their home, but if you find a centipede crawling around your abode, you're better off letting it off the hook.
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The Tiny Yet Deadly Invasive Species That's Destroying Our National Parks
Up and down the East Coast of the U.S., hemlock trees are succumbing to a pernicious and invasive insect that's smaller than a crumb of food.
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Why Do Safety Pins Really Have Those Tiny Holes?
Safety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
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One Of The Best Ways To Store Bananas Will Keep Them Fresher For Longer
Bruised bananas are good for breads and baking, but not so good for a quick snack; thankfully there's a clever trick to slow down the brown.
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Florida's Underwater Snorkel Trail Is Also Saving The Ocean's Coral
In the waters off Florida's Hollywood coast, there's an underwater trail that's attracting tourists and restoring ocean coral at the same time.
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How Long Does It Take For The Body To Absorb Water?
Most of us have probably heard that we need 8 ounces of water per day, but how long does it take our body to absorb that water when we drink it?
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How High Does Your Cat Really Get When They Eat Catnip?
Most cat lovers will be intimately familiar with the effects of catnip, but is your cat intoxicated, hallucinating, or is something else going on?
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Here's Why Scientists Wear White Lab Coats
When people picture a scientist in their head, they conjure an image of a person in a white lab coat, but why do scientists wear white coats anyway?
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The 'Old People Smell' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to our memories of visiting our grandparents, many of us can recall a not-unpleasant smell, but why do the elderly have a distinct odor?
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A New Fanged Animal Species Discovered In 2024 Has Two Unique Traits
It's not uncommon for unidentified animal species to be mistaken for a species we already know, which is what happened with this fanged critter.
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America's Largest Botanical Garden Is A Prized Collection Of The World's Most Beautiful Plants
If you're looking for a curated experience of the best flora on the planet, and if you're in Pennsylvania, we know just where you need to go.
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Why 'Golden Blood' Is Considered The Rarest Blood Type
Most people have probably heard of the rare blood type O-, which only around 7% of the population has, but there's one type that's much more rare.
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Scientists Dropped A Cow Carcass Into The South China Sea And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Have you ever dropped a cow into the open ocean to see what would happen? No? Us neither, but if you do, you may just make an unexpected discovery.
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What Does It Mean When Your Car's AC Smells Bad (And How Do You Fix It)?
It's normal to spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want it to smell nasty when you turn on the AC, but if it does, how do you fix it?
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The Rare Red Rainbow Phenomenon You'll Have To See To Believe
While not generally considered rare, rainbows are an uncommon treat on a rainy day, but there is one variety that you're only likely to see once.
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Cats Have Chosen Concrete Slabs As Their New Favorite Toy, And There Might Be A Good Reason Why
As attested to in many viral videos, cats love concrete, and it's probably due to more than just being a good way to give themselves scritches.
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The Common Kitchen Item That Can Prevent Your Lettuce From Turning Brown
Trying to keep the lettuce in your crisper from turning brown is a Herculean task, but there is one thing you probably already have that can help.
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Washing Your Fruit With Water Won't Always Remove Pesticides
There are few gustatory delights better than fresh fruits, but they need to be cleaned of pesticides, which you can do with common kitchen staples.
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The Curious Experiment That Can Test If Your Breakfast Cereal Is Magnetic
If you look at the ingredient list on your food, cereal in particular, you'll probably notice that it has iron, but is it enough to be magnetic?
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Spider In Your Home
Many people have a gut instinct to kill spiders on site, despite the pest-control services they offer, but there's a better reason not to squash them.
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Here's How The 'Cortisol Cocktail' Does Get Some Things Right
The "cortisol cocktail" is a pretty popular health fad, and it's a tasty one, for that matter. But just how much does it actually do for your wellbeing?
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This Pennsylvania Park Is One Of The Best Places In The U.S. To Gaze At The Night Sky
Looking up at the night sky can be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences, particularly if you find yourself in a designated dark sky zone
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The Truth About What The Tyrannosaurus Rex Really Looked Like
Thanks to movies like "Jurassic Park," the image of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex looms large in the popular imagination, but is that image wrong?
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Volcanoes Are Rumbling In These 4 States And 3 Are On The 'Ring Of Fire'
Volcanoes across the country are beginning to wake up and erupt, and no one has a good explanation for why it's happening. Should you be worried?
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A Spider Species Is Turning To Cannibalism, And The Reason Might Come As A Surprise
Cannibalism among spiders isn't unheard of, black widows are named for eating their mates after all, but it's odd to see it arise as an adaptation.
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How To Make A DIY Fruit Fly Trap
Fruit flies are tiny but annoying, and at times it can feel like there's no escaping them, but there is a DIY solution that's surprisingly effective.
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