Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune
"Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?
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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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How Long Does It Take For Astronauts To Recover After Returning To Earth?
Outer space is an extreme place, that's why it's not surprising that astronauts need some time to recover after the return to Earth.
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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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Why Your Limbs Feel Like Static When They Fall Asleep
We've all experienced that feeling of pins and needles inside of one of our limbs from time to time, but what's really going on?
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What Really Happens When You Crack Your Knuckles
It's pretty well established that cracking your knuckles doesn't have any adverse health effects, but what's really happening in your joints?
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11 Strangest Organisms You Can Only See With A Microscope
While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.
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Your Largest Organ Isn't What You Think
When it comes to the biggest organ in the human body, most would think it's the lungs or the brain, but the actual answer may surprise you.
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10 Most Extreme Environments Where Scientists Were Shocked To Discover Life
Certain places on Earth seem far too extreme to support life, but that assumption is far from true. Rather, life apparently has a habit of finding a way.
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What Ants Look Like Under A Microscope Is Terrifyingly Alien
Ants are so common that they hardly warrant a second thought, but if you take a closer look you'll find an absolutely terrifying insect.
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The Biggest Python In Florida Is Nothing Compared To The Biggest Anaconda
The Burmese python is probably the largest snake you'll find in the U.S., but the South American anaconda leaves no doubt which is the biggest.
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What Tapeworms Look Like Under A Microscope Puts Horror Movie Monsters To Shame
Tapeworms don't evoke warm thoughts in most people, but if you happen to take a close look at them, you'll realize they're pure nightmare fuel.
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The Simple Trick To Curing Your Brain Freeze In Seconds
Brain freeze is the bane of ice cream lovers everywhere, but even though we don't know exactly how it happens, we do know how to stop it.
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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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10 Gross Adaptations Humans Evolved
The human body is an amazing thing, but there's no doubt that it's also capable of some pretty gross stuff. There's a reason for that, though.
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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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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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Why Alaska Is One Of The Best Places To See Bald Eagles In The United States (And Where You Should Visit)
The bald eagle is a national symbol in the U.S., and if you want to catch a glimpse of one, you might think about taking a trip out to Alaska.
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9 Strange Cases Where People Survived With Pieces Of Their Brain Missing
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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Too Much Sleep May Actually Decrease Your Lifespan
We all know that too little sleep can be bad for your health, but it turns out that oversleeping is bad for you as well.
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The Largest Domestic Cat Breed Can Reach A Staggering Size
Cats come in all shapes and sizes, but one domestic breed, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, stands taller than the rest.
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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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The Rare Shark Species That Will Outlive Us All
The mysterious Greenland shark has an unusually long lifespan, and scientists are beginning to think they finally know why.
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Neanderthals Were Smarter Than We Ever Realized
More than just mere cavemen, our Stone Age kin exhibited intelligence in surprising ways, making them more human than previously thought.
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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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The Longest Venomous Snake In The World Can Kill You In Minutes
Few creatures inspire awe and terror quite like the formidable snake, but some of these voracious reptiles are more deadly than others.
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