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The baby boomers catch a lot of flak from younger generations, but there are absolutely some things they got right, and science can back it up.
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Potassium is one of the body's most vital micronutrients, but if you aren't craving bananas, there's another delicious fruit that can meet your needs.
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There's little that compares to the texture of a perfectly cooked potato, and it's no surprise to learn that there's a bit of science behind it.
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No matter what you may have heard, your hair and nails don't continue to grow after you've died, but there is a hint of truth behind this myth.
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There are lots of stereotypes associated with hair color, but did you know that the genes behind hair color can actually predict future health?
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The deep ocean is about as mysterious as the depths of outer space, and it's home to some bizarre finds, from tiny angelic creatures to giant worms.
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Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they usually looked quite different.
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Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.
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Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up sidewalks or inviting unwanted pests.
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The brain is a complex organ, and scientists are still learning a lot about how it works, often busting longstanding myths about it along the way.
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With human activity having quite an effect on the Earth, many animal species have gone extinct. Fortunately, though, that doesn't always end in tragedy.
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For as dangerous as humans are to many animals, the inverse is also true, and these animals do have a history of occasionally fatal encounters with people.
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Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been an object of fascination for astronomers for a long time, but it still manages to surprise people shockingly often.
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Stepping on a Lego or cutting your finger causes pain, but they aren't the only body parts sensitive to touch. In fact, one study compiled an extensive list.
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A vibrant, green lawn is something of a must-have for many homeowners, but it's unfortunately easy for that grass to become yellow, patchy, or damaged.
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Romance can be complicated, but there are trends when it comes to healthy relationships. Trust between partners is one of those trends, and it's easy to spot.
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In the modern world, everyone likes to take notes on computers rather than handwriting, but the practice might actually be doing more harm than you think.
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The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.
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It's popularly understood that no one can hear you scream in space, and yet, scientists have captured some pretty strange noises emanating from the cosmos.
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It's easy to doubt that the things taught in math classes are important to everyday life, but in reality, small mathematical errors have proven catastrophic.
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Of extinct Ice Age animals, woolly mammoths are probably one of the most famous. But if they were still around, then our world would look pretty different.
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While the modern world has some big and scary creatures, the truth is that many of those animals are nothing compared to their ancient ancestors.
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While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.
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Fossil hunting is quite the fun hobby, and if you want to indulge that interest, there are some specific places that you might want to visit.
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The human body is an amazing thing, but there's no doubt that it's also capable of some pretty gross stuff. There's a reason for that, though.
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Life on the International Space Station is nothing like it is on Earth, including a number of everyday things the astronauts are banned from doing.
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Scientific research can be a dangerous thing, a fact that becomes clear with the aid of hindsight. And that's no more true than in the case of this scientist.
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