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The Sun's activity typically peaks at solar maximum, but there's an even more dangerous stage it could enter, and with potentially dire consequences.
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Your Car Can Protect You From Lightning, But Not For The Reasons You Think
If you're caught in a thunderstorm while driving and worried about a lightning strike, your car can keep you safe, and for reasons that may surprise you.
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6 Rare Fossils That Were Hidden In Plain Sight
You don't have to do fieldwork to make the next great scientific discovery. Sometimes, amazing finds are hiding right under your nose.
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Creatures That Fooled Us Into Thinking They Went Extinct
A number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.
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10 Extinct Creatures That Would Destroy Earth Today
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DNA Tests Reveal Stunning Insights Into Ancient Mayan Ritual Sacrifices
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The State With The Most Animal Attacks Actually Isn't Florida
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Stephen Hawking's Grim Prediction For The End Of The World
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Terrestrial Life May Not Have Started On Earth
Nobody knows how life began on Earth, but some tantalizing clues from an asteroid suggest it might not have started here.
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The Crocodile Color So Rare You've Probably Never Seen It
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The Rare Celestial Event That Will Eventually Disappear For Earth
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The Bible And Science Agree About More Than You Probably Realize
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