The Real Reason A Casket Can Explode
If you've ever heard of exploding casket syndrome, you might have wondered if it's a myth. But it's real, and it happens for some pretty specific reasons.
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We May See The Quagga Again And Here's How
The last quagga, a subspecies of zebra that died in captivity back in 1883. But now, there's a chance we might someday see them walk the earth again.
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The Balloon That Cost Millions Of Dollars To Pop
In January 2023, a balloon appeared in the skies of Alaska, and eventually, the U.S. military shot it down, costing the country millions of dollars.
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Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried
You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?
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The Real Reason Amish Women Pull Their Teeth
You might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.
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Tragic Theories For Why The Dire Wolf Went Extinct
The dire wolf, popularized by "The Game of Thrones," has been extinct for 13,000 years. Here are a few plausible theories as to why they died off.
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Here's How High You Can Fall Into Water Before It Feels Like Concrete
It's said that if you land in water from great heights, it feels like falling onto concrete. Here's the estimated height you'd have to fall from to feel that.
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The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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What The Final Year Of Stephen Hawking's Life Was Like
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Dodo Bird
The dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
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7 Ancient Weapons Created From Outer Space Materials
One thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
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One Stephen Hawking Prediction For The End Of The World Seems Closer Than Ever
Physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking had several theories for the future, but one of his predictions for the end of the world seems closer than ever.
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The Secret To Why Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
Roman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
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How Neil deGrasse Tyson Predicted The End Of The World
Neil deGrasse Tyson predicts the end of the world with the death of the sun in about 5 billion years, but says humanity may only have another 100 years.
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5 Recent Pompeii Discoveries That Archeologists Didn't Expect
The destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
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Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments
In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
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The Tragic Facts About King Tut's Inbred Bloodline
In the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
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The Mysterious Stone Archeologists Reburied To Protect From People
There's a mysterious stone in Scotland that archeologists have unearthed and reburied to protect it from people who threaten to damage it.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without A Casket?
Green burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without Being Embalmed
For centuries, bodies have been embalmed for funeral services, but trends are changing. Here's what happens if you're buried without being embalmed.
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Why The Dodo Bird May Not Be Extinct Forever
The long-extinct dodo bird died out due to human activity on the small island where they lived. But here's why they may not be extinct forever.
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Here's How The Assassin's Teapot Really Works
You might have seen or heard of the assassin's teapot, which can pour two different liquids from a seemingly regular teapot. Here's how it really works.
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The Strange Request Star Trek's Creator Had In His Last Will
Gene Roddenberry had a long fascination with space, aka, the final frontier, so the "Star Trek" creator's strange request in his last will seems fitting.
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Fossils That Science Was Wrong About
Scientific theories and conclusions can change as we learn more, but sometimes, scientists just make mistakes, like when they wrongly identified these fossils.
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The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct
American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
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The Real Reason The Cave Bear Went Extinct
The cave bear, formally Ursus spelaeus, went extinct 28,000 to 27,000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Here's how it happened.
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