Space Movies Lied To You About Lasers. Here's What They Got Wrong
You're probably familiar with futuristic action movies where the drama unfolds amidst a barrage of bright laser fire, there's just one problem ...
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The Dinosaur Hoax That Proved To Be One Of Science's Biggest Blunders
Despite its reputation, science isn't immune from making mistakes or chasing sensationalism, but one hoax in particular was particularly embarrassing.
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The Science Behind Why Stink Bugs Smell So Gross
For many people, their first instinct upon seeing a bug in their house is to crush it with prejudice, but you shouldn't do that with stinkbugs.
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Why Spider Crickets Love Your Cool, Dark Basement And How To Get Rid Of Them
Nobody wants their basement taken over by a horde of humpbacked crickets, thankfully, getting rid of them is a pretty straightforward process.
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Your Organs Start Aging Faster When You Reach This Age
On some level, we all know that each day is one step closer to our inevitable end, but you might not know that there's an age when that pace quickens.
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The Record-Breaking Lightning Strike That Crossed An Unbelievable Distance
Most people probably have an intuition that lightning is big, but few people grasp the true potential scope that a single bolt of lighting can have.
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The Pinta Giant Tortoise Went Extinct After This Heartbreaking Death
There are few things more tragic than the extinction of an entire species, but the end of the Pinta Island tortoise hits harder than most others.
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Leaving Your Bed Unmade In The Morning Can Say A Lot About Your Personality
While the act of making your bed might seem like an insignificant one, it might actually relate to your personality, beliefs, and struggles in surprising ways.
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What Did Dinosaur Feathers Really Look Like?
The fact that dinosaurs had feathers is starting to become common knowledge, but what's not commonly known is what those feathers looked like.
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11 Signs You're In A Happy Relationship, According To Psychology
Plenty of people are in relationships, but are those relationships happy ones? Psychologists have looked into that question, and they've noticed some trends.
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The Invasive Ant Species That's Destroying Our Ecosystems
Whether you live in the South or not, you've likely heard of the fire ant, but these tiny insects are a lot more pernicious than you might think.
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How The Most Popular Car Engine In History Actually Works
Few technologies are more thoroughly associated with American culture than the iconic V8 internal combustion engine, but what makes it unique?
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How Long Can A Chicken Live Without A Head?
In farming communities the world over, it's well-known that a recently decapitated chicken can run around for a bit before succumbing, but how long?
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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 Vital Human Organ That Can Miraculously Regenerate
Although we might feel otherwise in the moment, no part of our body is static, everything is changing and regenerating, some parts more than others.
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Here's What Actually Causes The 'Hospital Smell' Phenomenon
Hospitals have a uniquely consistent smell that's unpleasant and strangely complicated, with the power of the stench affected by more than just chemistry.
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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 Unsettling Truth Behind 'New Car Smell' Is Easily Explained By Science
There are few scents as satisfying as the smell of a new car fresh from the dealership, but what lies behind that distinct smell may surprise you.
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Stephen Hawking Had A Grim Warning About Artificial Intelligence
Stephen Hawking was one of the brightest minds of the 20th century, but his prediction about the impact of AI is unsettling and a bit frightening.
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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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These Body Parts Are The Most Sensitive To Pain
Stepping on a Lego or cutting your finger causes pain, but they aren't the only body parts sensitive to touch. In fact, one study compiled an extensive list.
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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 'Useless' Organ That Can Actually Cause More Harm Than Good
Vestigial organs are generally considered useless and are often harmless, but in this particular case, humans would be better off without it.
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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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The Sleep Habit That Could Mean You're More Likely To Die Early
There's no question that sleep is important. Too much or too little is bad for you, but there's another sleep habit you should be paying attention to.
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