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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What Neil deGrasse Tyson Really Thinks About The Moon Landing Being 'Fake'
We've all got that one friend that buys into conspiracy theories, but Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't one of them and he has thoughts on the moon landing.
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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 Unsettling Truth About What Happens When You Fire A Gun In Space
Bringing a firearm into space probably isn't a great idea, but if you did and you pulled the trigger, the results might not be what you expect.
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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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Why Do Safety Pins Really Have Those Tiny Holes?
Safety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
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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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The Scientific Phenomenon That Can Prevent Hurricanes During Peak Season
Hurricane season in 2025 has been surprisingly mild, and that, in part, is due to this strange phenomenon involving dust and the Sahara Desert.
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This Catfish Species Was Caught Climbing A Waterfall
Usually, you imagine fish swimming near waterfalls, but when catfish were found climbing one, scientists had to reconsider how much they know about the species.
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The Concerning Truth About America's AI Data Centers
The modern AI craze is being built on a foundation of specialized data centers, but given their energy demands, there may be some hidden costs.
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