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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Stories By Tiffany Betts
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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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New World Discovered In Our Solar System Could Kill Our Hopes And Dreams For Planet Nine
Astronomers have hoped for the existence of Planet Nine for years. Things were looking promising, but this discovery might have shattered those hopes.
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Here's Why Some Ants Have Wings
Ants aren't what you want to see crawling around in your house, in fact, the only thing worse would be if there were ants flying around inside.
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How To Banish Flies From Your Home Naturally
Having flies in your home is annoying and practically inevitable, but there is a simple way to get rid of them that's all-natural and non-toxic.
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NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest
There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.
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Why You Actually Want This Weed To Grow On Your Lawn
Most homeowners view weeds as an affront to their personal dignity, but these hardy plants can actually be good for the environment and your lawn.
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If Mice Are Avoiding Your Traps, This Could Be Why
Despite how cute they are, mice aren't a pest you want in your house, partially because they're smarter than you think and can outsmart your traps.
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What Are Fungus Gnats (And How Do You Get Rid Of Them)?
Nobody likes gnats and some of the worst are fungus gnats that can infest your garden and ruin your crop, but at least they're easy to get rid of.
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Here's How Often The Sahara Floods (And Why It Isn't Always A Good Thing)
The Sahara is known for being one of the driest places on Earth, but in fact, it can actually flood. Those floods aren't necessarily a good thing, though.
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Your Appendix May Not Be As Useless As You Think
The appendix might be known as one of the most famously useless organs, but research says that it might be undeserving of such a reputation.
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Why Don't We Eat Turkey Eggs?
Eggs are a common staple in kitchens around the world, but they're not the only egg-laying domestic bird, so how come no one eats turkey eggs?
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The Difference Between A Liger Vs Tigon Explained
If you've spent any time researching big cats, you've likely come across the hybrids ligers and tigons, but what exactly sets these two cats apart?
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Why Is Pluto Not A Planet Anymore?
Many people hold Pluto close in their hearts and refuse to abandon the assertion that it is a planet, although science doesn't see it that way.
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Ever Wonder What Those Shark Fins On Your Car Do?
Modern cars are loaded with technological innovation that can sometimes defy explanation, for instance, what's with the shark fins on cars today?
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What Living Underwater Can Do To A Human Body
Mankind has spent decades exploring space and studying its effects on the body, but they're only just understanding life under the waves.
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The Reason Why Bees Make Tasty Honey
Honey is unquestionably one of nature's greatest inventions, sweetening up all manner of foods, but why do bees make this sticky syrup anyway?
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The Difference Between A Tornado Watch Vs Tornado Warning Explained
Few weather phenomena pack as much power as a tornado, that's why it pays to be aware of the different levels of tornado forecasts issued by the NWS.
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These Theories Explain Why Squirrels Bury Some Nuts But Not Others
It's well-known that squirrels bury acorns to help them survive the winter, but how exactly do they decide on which to hoard and which to eat?
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Here's Why Spiders Curl Up When They Die
If you've ever had to kill a spider, you've likely noticed that all of them curl up their legs when they die, so what exactly is going on here?
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What Makes Lightning Bugs Glow?
With their enchanting evening glow, fireflies are one of the most iconic aspects of suburban American life, but how does this light actually work?
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The Tragic Reason Why Squirrels Run In Front Of Cars
If you have a car, you've likely had an encounter with a seemingly suicidal squirrel running in front of your car, but what drives this behavior?
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