One Big Reason Why Snakes Love To Slither Up Your Toilet
Have you heard the urban myth of a snake crawling up out of a toilet? It turns out it's happened more than once, but why do snakes like toilets?
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Cockroach In Your Home
Cockroaches are gross, and unless you have one as a pet, you probably don't want to see one running around your house, but please don't squash it.
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The Fastest Killing Spider In The World Has An Unexpected Death Rate
You may have heard the most dangerous spider in the world is the Sydney funnel-web spider, but you may not know how many people it kills per year.
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Why You Should Never Plant This Bamboo Right Next To Your House
Bamboo is a popular ornamental plant for good reason — it grows fast and it's resilient — but you might not want to plant it too close to your house.
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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 T. Rex Would Be Nothing Without A Dinosaur You've Never Heard Of
We think of dinosaurs as chronological monoliths, but like all life, they have their own lineage, and we may have found the T. rex's oldest ancestor.
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The Science Behind 'Pessimist Cows' Is Truly Heartbreaking
The general conception of cows is that they are implacably stoic, but recent research has shown that cows can have a streak of pessimism as well.
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This 'Useless' Body Part Has A Potential Health Benefit That Can't Be Overlooked
Humans have been around for a while, and if you look inside our bodies, you'll find all sorts of odd bits and bobs that don't seem to do anything.
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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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The Scientific Phenomenon That Can Prevent Hurricanes During Peak Season
Hurricane season in 2025 has been surprisingly mild, and that, in part, is due to this strange phenomenon involving dust and the Sahara Desert.
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This Catfish Species Was Caught Climbing A Waterfall
Usually, you imagine fish swimming near waterfalls, but when catfish were found climbing one, scientists had to reconsider how much they know about the species.
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The Strangest Things You'll Ever See A Squirrel Do
Depending on who you are, squirrels might be adorable or a nuisance. Regardless, they can be strange, but those weird behaviors all serve unique purposes.
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Scientists Observed Earth's Seasons From Outer Space And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Most people take the seasons for granted, but by using old satellite data, scientists have found that Earth's seasons might not be as dependable as we thought.
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Scientists Reveal How Long We Might Have Before Florida's Coastline Is Underwater
Thanks to anthropogenic climate change, the world's oceans are rising, and it's just a matter of time before Florida's coastlines are underwater.
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This Rare Bird Went Extinct Over 100 Years Ago — Or Did It?
A nocturnal bird in Australia has been so elusive that scientists long thought it was extinct. But the story of this endangered species isn't actually over.
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The CDC Has An Unsettling Warning About 'Kissing Bug' Disease
If you live anywhere from Pennsylvania to California, there's a chance you've seen a kissing bug crawling around, hopefully not inside your house.
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The Invasive Species That Could Destroy Our Rivers
Invasive species are a big problem, disrupting the delicate balance of local ecosystems, but some are a bigger problem than others, literally.
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What Damages Your Lawn Health? Here Are 11 Potential Culprits
A vibrant, green lawn is something of a must-have for many homeowners, but it's unfortunately easy for that grass to become yellow, patchy, or damaged.
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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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The Largest Underwater Creature Ever Found Is An Animal You Might Not Expect
A 2024 underwater expedition came upon a large structure thought to be a shipwreck. In reality, it was a large animal, and a surprising one, at that.
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The World's First Orange Shark Is The Result Of Two Rare Conditions
Sharks are unique creatures, but this orange shark is something truly strange. And it's raised some interesting questions to scientists about the ocean depths.
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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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Science Easily Explains Why Working From Home Makes Us Happier
Few people like working in an office environment, and it turns out it's not just in your head, working in an office can literally be bad for you.
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The World's Most Indestructible Bacteria Can Survive Conditions That Would Kill A Human
We're all taught to wash our hands regularly in order to kill bacteria and germs, but there's one bacterium that isn't afraid of a little hand soap.
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Rotten Egg Stench Engulfs Massachusetts City. Here's The Bizarre Reason Why
A city in Massachusetts has recently been smelling foul, and it's putting residents off. But the reason for the stench is much bigger than this one town.
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Wildlife Experts Are Releasing Giant, Prehistoric Fish That Can Grow Over 100 Pounds
This giant fish was once incredibly prevalent in nature, but in recent years, its numbers have dropped. Fortunately, experts are trying to bring it back.
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The Triceratops Debate Most People Haven't Heard Of
There's a lot we don't know about dinosaurs, and even the experts disagree on some things, but who knew there was a debate about Triceratops?
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