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  • Close up of Brazilian wandering spider against a white background
    By Daniel Meagher 18 hours ago

    Why The 'Banana Spider' Is Considered One Of The Deadliest

    Most spiders are content to hang out in their burrow or web, waiting for food to come to them, but this Brazilian spider uses a different strategy.

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  • A woman holds her hand over her mouth while sitting in a restaurant and holding a drink
    By Joe Roberts 22 hours ago

    How To Get Rid Of Hiccups Using Only Your Breath

    We've had to deal with hiccups at one point in our lives, but getting rid of them is another matter, if only there were a way to be rid of them.

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  • Female hands hold a skull and two maracas against a yellow background
    By Joe Roberts 1 day ago

    How Long Does The Death Rattle Last When Someone Dies?

    The end of life is steeped in mystery and is generally poorly understood by the public, for instance, precisely how long does a death rattle last?

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  • A closeup shows coffee being poured into a mug
    By Joe Roberts 2 days ago

    How To Reduce The Effects Of Caffeine On Your Body

    Most people are pretty used to having their cup of coffee in the morning, but too much caffeine can leave you jittery. If that happens, what can be done?

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  • A feathered Tyranosaurus is seen roaring in closeup
    By Joe Roberts 3 days ago

    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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  • Close-up of a stink bug crawling on a hardwood floor with its reflection behind it
    By Tiffany Betts 4 days ago

    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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  • Close-up of a spider cricket on a rug
    By Tiffany Betts 5 days ago

    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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  • Red sand slips through an hourglass against a blurry background
    By Joe Roberts 6 days ago

    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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  • A feathered velociraptor stands with its mouth open with a volcano in the background
    By Joe Roberts 7 days ago

    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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  • Happy couple in love communicating face to face while relaxing on a bed.
    By Megan Brame 8 days ago

    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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  • two red fire ants facing off
    By Elias Nash 8 days ago

    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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  • brown chicken looking over its shoulder
    By Elias Nash 9 days ago

    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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  • blue viper coiled around a branch
    By Elias Nash 10 days ago

    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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  • Woman holding model of human liver
    By Daniel Meagher 11 days ago

    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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  • Female surgeon looking at image of patient's head
    By Daniel Meagher 12 days ago

    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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  • A cockroach lays upside down on a wooden floor
    By Joe Roberts 13 days ago

    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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  • Close up of a Sydney Funnel-web Spider sitting on a cream colored surface
    By Joe Roberts 15 days ago

    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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  • Woman holding her head in pain
    By Elaine Todd 15 days ago

    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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  • Bamboo culms rise up as seen from a low angle
    By Joe Roberts 15 days ago

    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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  • Fingers point to wisdom tooth impaction on blue X-ray
    By Daniel Meagher 16 days ago

    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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  • A woman screams while laying in bed
    By Joe Roberts 19 days ago

    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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  • A woman's stomach is seen amid shadows
    By Joe Roberts 21 days ago

    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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  • Eastern hemlock forest in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State in morning sunlight
    By Tiffany Betts 21 days ago

    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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  • A collage shows different people's eyes against colorful backdrop
    By Pauli Poisuo 22 days ago

    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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  • Bruised bananas on a countertop with a blurred kitchen background
    By Tiffany Betts 23 days ago

    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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  • Doctor looks at tablet with image of brain scan, elder patient sitting across
    By Daniel Meagher 23 days ago

    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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  • two scientists with clipboards inspect a dairy cow in feeding building
    By Daniel Meagher 27 days ago

    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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