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  • Hairs are seen standing on end in a closeup shot of someone's forearm
    By Joe Roberts 6 hours ago

    The 'Useless' Body Part That Explains Why Humans Get Goosebumps

    The human body is full of 'left overs' that don't seem to serve any useful purpose, and one of those vestigial parts is responsible for goosebumps.

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  • Matthew McConaughey's Coop cries in a space shuttle in Interstellar
    By Joe Roberts 1 day ago

    What Happens When Astronauts Cry In Space

    The low-gravity of outer space can be unintuitive, and normal bodily functions that we take for granted here on Earth don't always work the same.

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  • Variety of smiling face illustrations
    By Tiffany Betts 2 days ago

    How To Tell When Someone's Smile Is Fake

    A smile is typically thought of as an expression of happiness, but smiles can deceive, so how can you tell which smiles are covering up for a lie?

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  • King Louie from Jungle Book
    By Joe Roberts 3 days ago

    What If This Extinct Ape Was Still Alive Today

    A mere 300,000 years ago, the world's largest primate still roamed the forests of southern China, how would that massive ape fare in today's world?

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  • illustration of brachiosaurus
    By Elias Nash 3 days ago

    The Average Lifespan Of A Dinosaur Might Surprise You

    Everybody knows that dinosaurs lived a long time ago, but what isn't well-known is just how long dinosaurs lived, and it's less than we once thought.

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  • The bleed hole of a plane window is seen in closeup with a blue sky visible through the window pane
    By Joe Roberts 3 days ago

    The Unexpected Reason Airplane Windows Have Those Tiny Holes

    If you've ever enjoyed the view from the window seat on a plane, you've doubtless noticed the tiny hole in the window. What's up with that anyway?

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  • A model of a human heart is seen surrounded by sparks
    By Joe Roberts 4 days ago

    If You Have One Of These Blood Types, You Could Be At Greater Risk Of A Heart Attack

    Most people don't give much thought to their blood type, but they probably should since some blood types have a greater risk of heart attack.

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  • A closeup of a brown recluse reveals its eyes
    By Joe Roberts 4 days ago

    The Unsettling Reason You Never Want To Find Brown Recluse Spiders In Your Home

    It's safe to say spiders are scary, and the brown recluse spider is no exception. In fact, it's not only dangerous, but seeing one can even be cause for alarm.

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  • Close up of lion with its teeth exposed
    By Elaine Todd 4 days ago

    9 Animals That See Humans As Food

    For as dangerous as humans are to many animals, the inverse is also true, and these animals do have a history of occasionally fatal encounters with people.

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  • A megalodon is seen swimming from below
    By Joe Roberts 4 days ago

    This Extinct Shark Had A Stronger Bite Than The Mighty T. Rex

    Everyone knows the ancient shark megalodon was huge, but you might not know that its bite force was off the charts, dwarfing even the mighty T. rex.

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  • Close up of Brazilian wandering spider against a white background
    By Daniel Meagher 5 days 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 5 days 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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  • Close up of Jupiter, with its Great Red Spot
    By Elaine Todd 5 days ago

    The Great Red Spot: 7 Strange Facts About Jupiter's 190-Year Old Storm

    Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been an object of fascination for astronomers for a long time, but it still manages to surprise people shockingly often.

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  • Female hands hold a skull and two maracas against a yellow background
    By Joe Roberts 5 days 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 6 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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  • hand touching television screen
    By Elias Nash 6 days ago

    Why TV Screens Don't Feel As Staticky As They Used To

    If you grew up with a CRT TV, you probably remember the static charge of its screen; that's still there, but you probably can't feel it anymore.

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  • The Death Star shoots a green laser in Star Wars Rogue One
    By Joe Roberts 6 days ago

    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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  • A feathered Tyranosaurus is seen roaring in closeup
    By Joe Roberts 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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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  • large lightening bolt, multiple forks, over green field, starry sky
    By Daniel Meagher 10 days ago

    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 head of Lonsesome George the Pinta giant tortoise is seen in closeup
    By Joe Roberts 11 days ago

    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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  • Person hugging a pillow in bed
    By Kristeen Cherney 11 days ago

    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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  • A feathered velociraptor stands with its mouth open with a volcano in the background
    By Joe Roberts 11 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 12 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 12 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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