This 1970s Military Field Device Revolutionized Modern Medicine
The military was the origin of a number of different technologies that are now common in everyday life, including this life-saving medical device.
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Scientists Had Volunteers Go 7 Days Without Food. They Didn't Expect What Happened After Day 3
Many of us have made do without food for a while, but few of us have done so for 7 days. If we had we might have noticed some changes in our body.
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In The '40s, The US Military Detonated A Nuke Underwater. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
In the 1940s, we didn't know a lot about nuclear weapons, so in order to study them we would just detonate them and record what happened. Science!
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The Blood Type Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
ABO blood types have some relation to medical conditions, but they've also been tied to this health fad, which might not be as helpful as it's made out to be.
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The Pantry Staple That Still Contains Radioactive Fallout From Cold War Nuclear Testing
Nuclear tests have had dramatic and devastating effects on the world, as well as some long-term ones, with radioactive materials lasting in this food.
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Scientists Can Explain Why Your Taste Never Came Back After COVID
When COVID showed up on the scene back in 2020, it robbed us of more than just our time, it also robbed many of their taste, and we may know why.
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In The '40s, Scientists Partially Starved 36 Men For 6 Months. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
There's no shortage of strange historical experiments, and this one belongs on that list, showing scientists what starvation can do to the psyche.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Is A Great Indicator Of Health And Wellness
There's no doubt that paying attention to your weight or body mass index is important, but there's one source of health info you're overlooking.
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Scientists Reconstructed A Tiny, 56 Million-Year-Old Fossil. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
Fossils can give scientists a look into the past, but this one might have provided the first evidence of a rather specific ability.
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Diarrhea Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Diarrhea is the worst, but don't believe everything you hear about about this stomach illness, because there are a lot of myths out there.
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In The '60s, A Yale Psychiatrist Conducted Shocking Experiments. He Didn't Expect What Happened Next
To discover why so many Germans participated in atrocities during WWII, a Yale scientist looked close to home, and was shocked by what he found.
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This Seemingly 'Useless' Organ Impacts Your Health More Than You Realize
The body is full of vestigial organs that are seemingly 'useless,' but this often removed organ can have more unforeseen consequences than expected.
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Scientists Sent A Robot Into The World's Deepest Lake. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
When you explore the inky depths of deep water, you never know what surprises you may find, which is just as true of Lake Baikal as it is the ocean.
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A US Military Scientist Discovered This Material Twice Before Patenting It, But He Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Working as a military contractor exposes you to cutting edge science, but that doesn't always mean you know the importance of what you've found.
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Science Reveals Why You Should Think Twice Before Putting Ice In Your Drink
For many people, there's no better way to improve their beverage than to make it ice cold, but science says that you may want to rethink that habit.
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Why Death By Lethal Injection Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
It's hard to argue that there's a good way to die, but there's no question that death by lethal injection might be one of the worst ways to go.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe This Bizarre Cosmic 'Cow' Phenomenon
Back in 2018, a global array of telescopes spotted something extraordinary in the night sky, and scientists are still trying to explain it today.
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The 5 Strangest Photos In Human Medical History
The history of medicine is riddled with bizarre conditions and questionable medical treatments, many of which have been documented with photography.
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Cavity Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
There's little worse than a cavity, especially the part where the dentist puts a drill in your mouth, but not all you hear about cavities is true.
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25 People Were Sealed In A Space Simulation For 1 Year. Their Brain Scan Results Were Unexpected.
Scientists studying how isolation affects the brain, studied the brains of test subjects after a year of isolation and found something surprising.
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Scientists Launched The Fastest Manned Rocket Sled Ever. Many Experts Didn't Expect What Happened Next
The years after WWII were a wild time for science, like that time they strapped a guy to a rocket sled just to see if he could survive the trip.
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Eating This Protein-Rich Snack Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
This popular snack has a reputation for being healthy, but if you look at things more closely, those benefits are often accompanied by surprising drawbacks.
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Not The Heart, Not The Brain: Scientists Say This Organ Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Even though your heart and brain are important indicators of your overall wellness, there are other organs you should be paying attention to as well.
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In 1915, A Self-Proclaimed 'Rainmaker' Tried To Help His City. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Many people throughout history have claimed to be able to bring rainfall, but very few of them have had such dramatic results from their work.
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The 7 Scariest Creatures From The Oceans' Depths
The ocean is a mysterious place, and much of it is both unknown and terrifying. These creatures are perhaps the most frightening of them all.
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Scientists Had 13 Men Lie Head-Down For 60 Days. Here's What Their Brains Revealed
As odd as it may sound, head-down bed rest can simulate the effects of microgravity and space travel. Here's what extended periods of it might do.
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Science Vs Religion: Here's What Scientists Have Said About The Afterlife
One of the biggest questions we've ever asked ourselves is 'What happens after we die?` And it turns out, science and philosophy have some thoughts.
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