The Most Likely Ways The Human Race Will End, According To Science
We humans have had a pretty good run on this planet so far, but everyone knows it can't last forever.
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Does A Nightcap Before Bed Really Make You Sleep Better?
Getting to sleep can be a struggle for many people. Techniques to overcome the challenge vary from counting sheep to maintaining a strict pattern of behavior.
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The Invasive Species You Didn't Know Was Hitching A Ride On Your Aquarium Decor
One seemingly harmless bit of fish tank decor in particular has proven to be harmful to the wider environment beyond the confines of the aquarium.
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These Are The Long-Term Effects Of Being Knocked Out
If someone is unconscious for more than a minute, there's a good chance they've suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion.
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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Has There Ever Been A Monkeypox Epidemic Before?
Some folks who tend toward a more ornate style of speech might cry "A pox upon thee!" when annoyed. Poxes of various kinds are nothing to mess with.
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How This Fossil May Have Changed The Way We Think About Beavers
Beavers, those natural-born marvels of environmental engineering, aren't exactly newcomers to the evolution main stage -- they're even older than we thought.
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How Likely Is It To See A Full Moon On Halloween?
The two seem to go together remarkably well, at least in art and story -- Halloween night graced by a full moon -- but how common is it really?
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Fascinating Things That Space Does To The Human Body
Space is a pretty cool place. But we haven't been able to explore much of space because of the limits of the human body. Here's what space does to your body.
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Real-Life Animal Horror Stories
Animals can be pretty terrifying, and if you ever cross one while they're in a mood, you might find yourself in the middle of a real-life horror story.
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That Time A Snake Wore A Decapitated Fish Head Plus 9 Other Bizarro Animal Moments
Whether it's a snake swimming around wearing a decapitated fish head or a birds getting drunk and dive-bombing cars and houses, the animal world is strange.
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Strange Moons Of The Solar System
With more than 200 moons in our solar system, there are bound to be some strange, yet interesting, facts you didn't know about them.
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Terribly Outdated Technologies That We Still Use Today
We still use these terribly outdated technologies today. The pager will never die.
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Things That Take The Longest To Decompose
When you throw something out, do you think about its afterlife? Not all garbage decomposes quickly. These are the things that take the longest to decompose.
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Parasites That Can Control Human Brains
Imagine how horrendous it would be if there was some unseen parasite that could build its home in your brain and slowly affect it in unpleasant ways.
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Strange Animals You Had No Idea Existed
Here are some of the weirdest-looking, strangest-acting, coolest animals that most people have no idea they share this big, wide, wonderful world with.
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Dinosaur Remains That Were Nearly Perfectly Preserved
It's rare, but sometimes paleontologists find really cool dinosaur remains that are nearly perfectly preserved and tell an amazing story.
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Crazy Side Effects From Medicines You Can Somehow Still Buy
These crazy side effects come from medicines you can still somehow buy. Yes, from your doctor, who is supposed to take care of you.
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Crazy Facts You Didn't Know About Giraffes
With long necks, spindly legs, and weird tongues, giraffes are pretty cool and pretty odd. Turns out there's more weird stuff going on with them than you think.
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Countries With The Highest Risk Of Earthquakes
There's no way to be positive about which country has the most earthquakes, but it's possible to look at how frequently countries are affected by them.
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Details You Should Know About Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
Drug giant Pfizer shared encouraging news about its COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Most Terrifying Snakes In The World
These are the most terrifying snakes in the world.
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Star Wars Science That Actually Exists In Real Life
Some scientists and engineers aren't content on Star Wars stuff staying fictional, and have worked to create tech that resembles what we see in the movies.
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What Causes The Red Eye In Photos?
Camera technology has improved exponentially, with high-quality cameras now in our pockets. But the dreaded red-eye effect still crops up, and here's why.
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Terrifying True Stories Of Encounters With Deadly Snakes
There's no two ways about it: snakes are terrifying. Here are terrifying true stories of encounters with deadly snakes.
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The Food Astronauts Really Eat In Space
As NASA's page on space food asks, "How would you feed a crew of six astronauts on an 80-million-mile, three-year mission to Mars?"
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Doctors Who Experimented On Themselves
Few have died as a result of their self-experimentation, and a number have won Nobel prizes. Here are some doctors who experimented on themselves.
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