The World's First Functional Flying Car Has Arrived
For years, flying cars have been the end all be all of futurism. Now, a new flying car is doing something other prototypes have not.
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Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?
Bats' talons actually clench closed when they relax. When bats sleep upside down, the weight of their bodies pulls down on the tendons, locking the talons.
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The Potentially Deadly Pseudoscience Of 'Breatharianism' Explained
"Breatharianism" is a potentially deadly pseudoscience with a simple tagline: Don't eat or drink -- just live on life-force, and bam: enlightenment.
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Here's How Your Eyes Constantly Deceive You
Flawed at best, deceptive at worst, the human eye is a sensory organ to behold, but certainly not to be trusted. Here's how your eyes constantly deceive you.
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Here's How Tall The Giants Of Kashmir Really Were
Historic photos of the Kashmir giants were taken in India during the Durbar festival in Delhi in 1903. Here's how tall the giants of Kashmir really were.
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Apolemia: The Creepy Truth About The Alien-Like Lifeform In The Sea
The longest creature to grace our planet was recently discovered in the deep sea waters of Australia.
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Species Recently Discovered That You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Less than 15% of all the different organisms across the globe have been catalogued, so new species that experts discover and name is worth celebrating.
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What Would Happen If The Burj Khalifa Collapsed
At over 2,700 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Here's what would happen if it were to collapse.
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Why Biological Immortality May Be Impossible
Now, in a modern, tech twist, we've got fiction about mind-uploads and eternal virtual copies. But what of our bodies? Is it at all possible to live forever?
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The Real Reason Jeff Bezos Is Only Traveling To The Edge Of Space
The "edge of space," otherwise known as the Kármán line, is where Jeff Bezos and his passengers will stop after launching from Earth's surface on July 20.
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This Is How Much Money Jeff Bezos Made During The Pandemic
Jeff Bezos made enough money during the coronavirus pandemic to give all Amazon employees a huge bonus and still be as rich as he was before the pandemic.
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Everything We Know About Penitentes, Aka Ice Spikes
Penitentes are ice spikes jutting up from the ground as if reaching toward the sun or waiting for someone to roll down and cut them accidentally.
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The Truth About Oliver Daeman, The 18-Year-Old Going To Space
When the winner of an auction to go to space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos had a scheduling conflict, 18-year-old Oliver Daeman took the coveted spot.
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Sky Halos: Here's What We Know About This Natural Phenomenon
Sky halos are the scientific name for that ring we sometimes see around the sun or moon. What are they really all about?
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The Myth About Diamonds You Should Stop Believing
The Cullinan diamond -- the 'Star of Africa,' unearthed in a South African mine in the early 20th century -- has an estimated worth of up to $2 billion.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Three Gorges Dam Broke
The whole world depends on China's Yangtze River, but many worry about the Three Gorges Dam. A collapse would kill millions and disrupt the global supply chain.
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The Latest Scientific Prediction That Makes 2030 Feel Even More Eerie
Recent disastrous flooding -- New Orleans, from Hurricane Katrina -- show that even with 21st century preparation, floods can still destroy whole communities.
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The Hidden Detail About Tiger Fur You Didn't Know Was True
The WWF says there are fewer than 4,000 wild tigers remaining in the world. Aside from loss of their habitat, one reason is hunting and poaching for fur.
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What You Didn't Know About The Newly Discovered Zombie Frog
Scientists recently discovered a new species they named "zombie frog," but how it got its name may surprise you. Here's what you didn't know about the frog.
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The Real-Life 'Twilight Zone' Explained
What TV lovers alike might not know is that there is a real-life twilight zone out there and — much like the TV show — it emits a sense of otherworldliness.
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The Terrifying Thing You Didn't Know Octopuses Could Do
When it comes to terrifying deep-sea creatures, octopuses are pretty intense. They're crafty, intelligent hunters who hide their tentacles in various disguises.
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The Myth About Jellyfish Stings You Should Stop Believing
Getting stung by a jellyfish is not a rare occurrence but it turns out that the common wisdom we hear about how to treat it may actually make things worse.
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The Myth About Goldfish You Need To Stop Believing
The way some tell the story, a goldfish can swim from one side of its tank and back, and in that time, forget every detail of the area in which it started.
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The Myth About Alcohol You Need To Stop Believing
You've probably heard it said that alcohol kills your brain cells. It's easy to believe, especially if you've experienced the misfortune of a raging hangover.
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This Is What Makes The Hammerhead Worm So Horrifying
Meet the hammerhead worm. It falls within the Platyhelminthes family, or flatworms, widely considered one of the most primitive animal groups on our planet.
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Everything We Know About The Windshield Phenomenon
Remember your childhood with swarms of bugs all around? Well, scientists believe those days are long gone and we're experiencing the Windshield Effect fallout.
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The Sea Creature With Scissor-Like Jaw You've Probably Never Heard Of
For millions of years the ocean has been a refuge for all manner of surprising organisms, resulting in some truly unsettling body types, like the Bobbit worm.
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