What Happened To Earth's Hidden Continent, Zealandia?
As far as immutable facts go, the number of continents would seem to be one of them, but is there another continent hiding in plain sight?
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The Bodily Function That Becomes Impossible While You're Asleep
Sleep is a time of rest and relaxation, but there are actually some vital bodily functions that your body simply cannot do while you're sleeping.
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Well Actually, Goldfish Don't Have Three-Second Memories
If you've ever been told you have the memory of a goldfish, you probably didn't take it kindly, but you may have actually been paid a compliment.
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The Bodily Function Astronauts Can't Actually Do In Space
Living in outer space comes with all sorts of problems that you may not have considered, like some bodily functions just don't work the same.
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How Wolves In Yellowstone Changed The Course Of Rivers
The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone has been hailed as a success by many biologists, but others claim the effects are a bit more nuanced.
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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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Constellations You'll Never Get To See In The Northern Hemisphere
Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.
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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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Are Humans The Only Animal Species That Cries?
We all know what it's like to have a good cry about something, but why do humans actually cry when emotional? And do other animals do the same thing?
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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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The Rare Blue Bird You Can Find In Indiana's Forests Through Spring, Summer, And Fall
If you happen to be enjoying the nature in Indiana this summer, keep your eyes to the treetops to spot this striking and small rare bird.
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What If Terror Birds Never Went Extinct?
The monstrous terror bird once roamed the earth, but it didn't manage to survive into the modern day. If it did, though, the world might look quite different.
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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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Why NASA Uses Half A Million Gallons Of Water During A Rocket Launch
If you've ever seen a rocket launch, you've surely noticed the massive white clouds they generate, which isn't smoke, but something more surprising.
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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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The Largest Gorillas Ever Were From This Huge Subspecies
Among the great apes, gorillas stand out as the most massive, but there's one subspecies of gorilla in particular that is larger than all the rest.
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What Do Totally Blind People See? It's Not What You Think
While it might seem obvious that a person with blindness would only perceive blackness, the reality of the situation is actually more nuanced.
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Here's What Your Voice Would Sound Like On Mars
Other than Earth, no other planet has been studied as much as our neighbor Mars, but despite that, we only recently discovered what it sounds like.
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The Hidden Danger That'll Make You Think Twice About Caving
There are few terrestrial hobbies that are as thrilling as exploring the dark recesses of a cave, but spelunking comes with some hidden dangers.
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The Tragic Reason Why The Barbary Lion Went Extinct
The range of the Barbary lion once stretched from the shores of Morocco to the Red Sea in Egypt, but today they are all gone thanks to one species.
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How Scientists Predicted The Exact Year All Life On Earth Will End
You may have heard that the sun will swallow the Earth in 5 billion years, but the planet will be uninhabitable a few billion years before that.
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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 The Great Auk Went Extinct
Even though the dodo is the poster bird for human-driven extinction, the great auk stands as a better warning for the dangers of careless hunting.
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Your Dog May Be Able To Tell If Someone Hates You
If you're a dog owner, you've probably noticed that your furry companion seems to be a good judge of character, but how does your dog know this?
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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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The Bizarre Parasitic Plant That Smells Like Rotting Flesh
Hidden in the jungles of Indonesia is a plant that doesn't live off of the sun, instead it gains its sustenance through parasitizing its neighbors.
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8 Biggest Mysteries About Space That Scientists Can't Explain
Space is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.
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