Secret Codes We Still Haven't Cracked
Whether it's a cryptic confession, a map to buried treasure or a secret message from the front, there's nothing more tempting than an unsolvable puzzle.
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Bizarre Things That Happen To Your Body After You Die
These bizarre things really can happen to your body after you die. You might not get to see it, but just so you know.
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How Dolphins Help Protect U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Humankind's affinity for dolphins explains why tuna are doomed to be seen as sea chickens.
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Meet The Snail With A Shell Built Of Iron
The scaly-foot snail, a mollusk that lives around hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the sea, makes its shell and scales out of iron.
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Isaac Asimov Wrote Much More Than Science Fiction
Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics," later published in his collection titled I, Robot, are still used as a template for ethics in the field of robotics.
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What Really Causes A Fear Of The Ocean
Fear of the ocean is called thalassophobia. It can be so strong in some people that even walking on a beach or driving by the ocean can trigger panic attacks.
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The Real Reason Why People Are Afraid Of Heights
Phobias "provoke excessive and persistent fear" and affect around 10 percent of people in the United States. Fear of heights is one of the more common phobias.
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What Ingredients Make Gorilla Glue Special?
Gorilla Glue is a brand of strong adhesive (they also make a type of super glue) and is absolutely not formulated for hair. Not all glues are created equal.
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Evil People Share A 'Dark Factor,' According To Scientists
Evil is a terrifying concept. Monsters hiding in the dark, yes, but it's the human evil that shakes us to our core and fascinates the psyche most of all.
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The Weird Effect Noise Pollution Has On Crickets
Noise is one of the pollutants that we rarely think about, yet it has a weird effect on crickets that could lead to lower populations.
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The Real Reason Astronauts Are Not Allowed To Drink Alcohol
Astronauts are not allowed to engage in a whole host of seemingly basic tasks. They are also forbidden to drink any alcohol whatsoever while in space.
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Secrets Of Living In Antarctica
Here are the secrets of living in Antarctica. There's no local government, but there is a lot of alcohol.
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The Truth About Why Mosquitoes Love You
Mosquitoes, those flying, buzzing, blood-sucking harbingers of itchiness. Here's the real reason mosquitoes love you so much.
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Creepy Real-Life Stories About Giant Spiders
Spiders are really terrifying creatures. Here are creepy, true stories about giant spiders. Welcome to your spider nightmare.
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Why Rabbits Aren't Actually Rodents
Yes, it's true -- rabbits don't actually belong to the rodent family.
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Vampire Finches Thrive On The Blood Of Other Birds
The vampire finch, a subspecies of the sharp-beaked ground finch, earned its title by drinking the blood of other birds, specifically of the blue-footed booby.
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How Soon Could Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Actually Be Available?
Early Monday morning, drug maker Pfizer published a press release that sent a shockwave of hope across a world reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here's How Llamas Could Help Defeat Coronavirus
Suffice it to say, the pandemic has been the Clockwork Orange torture scene of news stories, and that's understating it.
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The Deadliest Viruses Still In Existence
Few viruses are great for you, but some are ruthless in assaulting the immune system, leaving few to no survivors. Worst of all -- they're still around.
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Study Shows Underwater Speakers Help Bring Dying Coral Reefs Back To Life
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. Scientists have found a new way to help bring them back to life -- with underwater speakers.
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What Really Happens At A Human-Composting Funeral Home
Composting an entire person isn't as simple as adding some nutritional value to your veranda garden. But admittedly, it does offer a much-needed alternative.
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How Lobster Shells Can Improve The Strength Of Concrete
The lobster exoskeleton is a hard substance that spent millions of years evolving, and concrete can be made stronger with it.
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The Serious Problem Of Poop On Mt. Everest
How did one of the seven natural wonders of the world end up a poop-covered mess? Turns out the answer is a little more complex than just carelessness.
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What The Latest Doomsday Clock Update Really Means
The Doomsday Clock doesn't point to the end of the world, but it can help shape government policies to avert global crises.
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The Surprising Way Humans Developed A 'Milk Gene'
Humans developed a milk gene sometime in the last 6,000 years when our bodies realized we could get more nutrients from milk.
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This Super Rare Turtle May Not Go Extinct After All. Here's Why
Swinhoe's softshell turtles are considered the most endangered turtle in the world. The species grow to as big as six feet long and can weigh up to 370 pounds.
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What Astronauts Really Do In Their Time Off At The ISS
The crew members of the International Space Station are encouraged to take routine breaks and have fun for their mental and physical well-being.
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