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 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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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 10 Rarest Body Features You Might Have
Everyone's body is unique, but some might have even more unique bodies than most. In fact, only a tiny percentage of the population has some of these traits.
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One Of The Best Ways To Store Bananas Will Keep Them Fresher For Longer
Bruised bananas are good for breads and baking, but not so good for a quick snack; thankfully there's a clever trick to slow down the brown.
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This Common Diabetes Drug Could Hold The Key To Slower Aging
A drug usually prescribed for diabetes has been hailed as something akin to a miracle drug, but until now, scientists haven't been entirely sure how it worked.
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Scientists Fed Cows Sunflower Seeds And Made A Fascinating Discovery
The only way to get flavored milk is by mixing it with something, right? Actually, with the right diet, you can get it straight from the cow.
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The Terrifying Reasons Death On Venus Would Be Fast But Excruciating
There are endless ways to die down here on Earth, but if you did your dying up on Venus, your experience of death would be uniquely horrific.
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The Science Behind The American Heart Association's New Blood Pressure Guidelines
In recent years, the AHA has made the connection between heart and other systems of the body, and it's just updated its recommendations to reflect that.
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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 Fascinating Way Scientists Created Glowing Succulent Plants
Plants thrive in the sunlight and use it to fuel their biological processes, but scientists have now made plants that make their own light instead.
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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 Body Starts Aging Faster When You Reach This Age
Aging is an inevitable part of life that none of us can escape, but there is a point at which your body starts to age noticeably faster than before.
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The Unique Eye Trait Only 50% Of People Have
Do you ever just unfocus your vision and nope out of life for a while? If so, you're in the half of the population that can pull off this trick.
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How Long Does It Take For The Body To Absorb Water?
Most of us have probably heard that we need 8 ounces of water per day, but how long does it take our body to absorb that water when we drink it?
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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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How Long Does It Take For A Body To Get Cold After Death?
The human body burns at a steady 98 degrees Fahrenheit, but once that flame is extinguished, how long does it take for our heat to dissipate?
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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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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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