Here's How Much You Can Have Of These Regular Things Before They Kill You
Laundry detergent isn't the only thing in your house that can be toxic. In high enough quantities, even some everyday substances like salt can be deadly.
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Chile's Color-Changing Caves Are Stunning. Here's What You Should Know
Right at the point where Chile meets Argentina on General Carrera Lake, there sits a natural wonder like no other. A series of caves that resemble blue marble.
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Why Does Time Move Only In One Direction?
At some point, folks might have wondered the same question that's plagued philosophers and physicists for a long, long time: "Is time real?"
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The Scientific Reason Humans Laugh
Laughter is an integral part of human interaction and helps people form bonds. This is the scientific reason why humans laugh.
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Why Orca Moms Tend To Show Favoritism Towards Their Sons
Researchers have found that one type of orca mom tends to show favoritism toward their sons into adulthood. Here's why they think that happens.
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'Reaper Of Death', Cousin Of T. Rex Discovered
There's a bad new dinosaur in the fossil record, and paleontologists believe it may be a direct ancestor of the dreaded Tyrannosaurus rex.
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What Would Happen If An Asteroid Hit Earth?
Pop culture throws out some fairly fruit-loopy notions when it comes to space. Setting our space pop-fear aside, what's the real scoop on asteroids?
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The NASA Lasers That Made The Hawaiian Sky Look Like The Matrix
Many flock to Hawaii to view its beautiful scenery and breathtaking night sky. However, NASA lasers made that sky look like something out of "The Matrix."
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Why Scientists Use Cheetos To Study Birds
Surprisingly, some birds enjoy snacking on Cheetos just like we do.
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The Eye-Opening Reason One Man's Colon Is On Display At A Museum
One man's colon is on display at a museum, and the reason is pretty interesting. Here's why a man's colon is on display at a museum in Philadelphia.
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The Science Behind Why Poisons Are Deadly
Poison is what makes the mad scientist's vial so vile. What makes these toxic toxins tick? What's the science behind why poisons are deadly?
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Some Theories Suggest Dinosaurs Died Out Quicker Than Previously Thought
Dinosaurs were some of the most formidable, powerful, and ferocious animals in history. But some theories suggest they died out quicker than previously thought.
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The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In The Fall
Autumn is awesome, and fall colors happen because of chemical changes in the plant, triggered by the seasonal change in weather and sunlight.
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The Risky And Bizarre Way That The Moon Could Reduce Global Warming
You know that whole global warming thing? Well how about we bypass all the hard work of figuring out a sensible, rational, cooperative way of dealing with it?
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Your Eyeballs Do The Most Disturbing Thing After You Die
There are all sorts of tales and legends circulating out there, supposedly telling the spooky truth about what happens to a human body once death sets in.
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When You Take A DNA Test, This Happens
Grab your swabs and get ready to learn about your grandparents.
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How To Avoid The Leading Cause Of Death
The only foolproof way to avoid death is not to be born, and it's probably too late for that.
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Survival Myths That Could Actually Get You Killed
Some oft-repeated survival tactics are useful, but others are just urban legends that might be deadly. Let's bust some survival myths before they bust you.
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The Fungus-Killing Compound Scientists Have Named After Keanu Reeves
When it came to naming a new fungus-killing compound, scientists turned to one of Hollywood's most reliable and recognizable action stars: Keanu Reeves.
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The Real Reason Boiling Water Happens Faster On Mt. Everest
Mountain climbing has its inherent challenges. A mountain like Everest takes time, skills, and modified expectations. Like, around boiling water.
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Here's What Happens To You When You Eat In Space
Sometimes, eating in space is pretty similar to eating on Earth; at other times, it's its own unique, extremely specific experience. John Glenn lead the way.
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Do We Now Know The Cause For Havana Syndrome?
Being in the diplomatic corps -- especially if you're actually a spy -- comes with certain built-in and recognizable risks, as well as some less obvious.
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How Cavefish Could Give Clues Into The Next Steps Of Human Evolution
How Mexican cavefish who live in darkness and have no predators nor currents to swim against could give clues into the next steps of human evolution.
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The Kenyan Discovery Throwing A Shadow Of Doubt Onto Our Understanding Of Evolution
The planet is full of yet-to-be-found discoveries. A recent fining in Kenya is throwing a shadow of doubt onto our understanding of evolution.
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Why Rabbits Are Physically Unable To Vomit
Our canine and feline friends each have their own interesting biological traits, but so do rabbits. One detail about the latter is that they're unable to vomit.
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How 700 Pounds Of Acorns Got Into The Walls Of A California Home
When homeowners became suspicious after noticing maggot-like worms coming from a wall, they did what anyone would do -- they called pest control.
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Why Lobsters Can't Taste Food Without Their Feet
Collectively, humankind has devoted a tremendous amount of time to studying the flora and fauna of planet Earth. The lobster is one such curiosity.
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