Why You Should Avoid The Amazonian Giant Centipede
The world's largest centipede, the Amazonian giant centipede, is found in the tropical forests of northern South America and the southern Caribbean islands.
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What Digital Scans Of A Mummy Told Researchers About Egyptian Death Rites
Researchers did digital scans of a previously unexamined teen mummy. Here's what it told them about Egyptian death rites.
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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The Chilling Phenomenon Of A Shared-Death Experience
One of the ultimate mysteries is what happens after we die. For some, they've experienced a shared-death experience. But what exactly is this phenomenon?
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Here's What Would Happen If There Was No Gravity
Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the universe, literally holding everything together. Here's what would happen if there was no gravity.
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The Meteoric Rise And Fall Of Death Row Records
The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
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What Is Pogonophobia, The Fear Of Beards?
Pogonophobia is "the irrational, persistent and often unwarranted fear of beards." (Some definitions throw in "extreme dislike of" as well.)
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Whatever Happened To The Scientists Of Operation Paperclip?
Operation Paperclip was the post-World War II program to poach Nazi scientists and relocate them to the United States. Here's what happened to those scientists.
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It Turns Out There's A Scientific Reason Behind Why We Feel Happy At Concerts
It's no secret that people are generally in a pretty good mood at concerts, but there's a scientific reason why concerts make us feel happy.
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Signs That Someone Doesn't Like You According To Science
Wish there was a surefire way to find out if someone doesn't like you, whether in a simple social situation or perhaps for romantic purposes?
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The Science Behind Two-Way Mirrors
While two-way mirrors don't have many uses in our day-to-day lives, they pop up often in Hollywood movies and detective TV shows - but how do they work?
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The Real Reason Viruses Mutate
As viruses spread, they mutate. While most adaptations are small and insignificant, some may make viruses more deadly, more transmissible, or more evasive.
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Why The Term Black Hole Is A Mind-Boggling Misnomer
Black holes are an infamous and mysterious part of our universe, but the name is a little misleading. Here's why black holes are a misnomer.
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How Scientists Explored A Cavern In The Great Pyramid Of Giza Without Ever Stepping Foot Inside
Scientists explored a cavern in the Great Pyramid of Giza without ever stepping foot inside. Here's the unique technology that allowed them to do it.
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Ohio Family Affected By Train Derailment Lived The Tragedy Before (But In A Movie)
After a devasting train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, one family who evacuated after the crash compared it to a major movie that one member appeared in.
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Humans See Recognizable Shape On Mars In Reconnaissance Orbiter's Recent Photo
Reconnaissance Orbiter's recent photo isn't the first time humans have seen interesting shapes on Mars -- the red planet seems to inspire pareidolia.
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How Rats Changed Science Forever
Rats have become commonplace in scientific research due to their similarities to humans.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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The Astonishing Scientific Theory That Says The Universe Might Be Inside A Black Hole
What if we - and our entire universe - are inside a black hole? Believe it or not, some scientists and researchers believe it's a possibility.
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What Is Near Space And Why Is It Important?
Near space is a place where planes can't fly and satellites can't orbit, yet it's becoming important to government entities. Here's why.
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The Dead Sea's Name Has Nothing To Do With High Fatality Rates
The Dead Sea is a very dangerous place to swim, but that's not how it got its name. It's called the "Dead Sea" because of the high salt content.
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How Does A Thunderstorm Become A Tornado?
Tornadoes are among the most imposing and fascinating weather phenomena, the result of thunderstorms. Here's how thunderstorms become tornadoes.
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The Monstrous 4-Foot-Eel Discovered By A Texas Researcher
Imagine the feeling you might get when walking along the beach and coming across a weird snake-looking fish about 4 feet long. Well, it happened to Jace Tunnel.
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Why Can't We Go Faster Than The Speed Of Light?
Warp drive: it's the dream of every would-be space explorer and "Star Trek" fan. Why can't we go faster than the speed of light? Let's take a look.
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What Is Vinyl Chloride And Why Is It So Toxic?
A train wreck in February 2023 cause serious panic due to the threat of vinyl chloride being released. But what is vinyl chloride and why is it so toxic?
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Earthquakes: What Do The Different Richter Scale Magnitudes Mean?
Earthquakes can hit without any warning, killing many people, and causing great destruction. Here is what the Richter scale magnitudes actually mean.
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