Why This Common Household Spider Has Terrifying Eyes
Spiders are pretty scary to plenty of people, but the terrifyingly large eyes of this species also set them far apart from their arachnid cousins.
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Dinosaurs Once Roamed Antarctica, But The Continent Looked Completely Different
Antarctica is famously an icy wasteland in the modern day, but far in the past, dinosaurs once roamed a very different, incredibly lush, continent.
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Could Humans Ever Become Venomous?
I'm sure we've all met a few toxic personalities in our time, but someone who is truly venomous isn't likely, but does that mean that it's impossible?
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The Scytodes Spider Uses A Fascinating Trick To Trap Its Prey
While most people think of spiders spinning webs to catch prey, the Scytodes makes use of a different tactic to paralyze their prey before devouring them.
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The Blood Type That Could Increase Your Risk Of Memory Problems
Different blood types can be associated with different health conditions, including memory issues. But that association may not be entirely straightforward.
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The Invasive Baby Spider That Uses Wind To 'Fly'
This invasive spiderling is floating its way along the East Coast of the U.S., and scientists are left wondering just how much damage they might cause.
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Growing A Beard Has An Unexpected Effect On What People Think Of You
Whether facial hair looks good is a matter of opinion, but researchers have found that it actually affects not just mating habits, but wider perception as well.
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One Of The Smallest Dinosaurs To Ever Exist Had Wings In An Unexpected Place
Dinosaurs were a lot closer to birds than movies would make you think, but this tiny dinosaur didn't only have feathers, but full wings in an odd spot.
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NASA Rammed A Spaceship Into An Asteroid And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Deflecting asteroids by running spaceships into them may sound like science fiction, but it's quite real. And it's quite a bit more complex than anyone thought.
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How Long Eggs Last In The Refrigerator, According To A Food Scientist
If you live in the US, you probably put your eggs right in the fridge, but many other parts of the world don't, so do chilled eggs last longer?
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The Pirate Spider Uses These Sneaky Tricks To Trap Other Spiders
While spiders are often seen as pretty creepy, pirate spiders are downright devious, using clever tricks to feed their cannibalistic tendencies.
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squish A Hammerhead Worm
While squishing worms might seem like a reasonable way to kill them, when it comes to the hammerhead worm, that reaction could easily make your problems worse.
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The Nearly Extinct Reptile Species That Made A Comeback
It's not often that you lose a species for over 60 years, but that's what happened to this little lizard that has been coming back from the brink.
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The World's Largest Butterfly Is Facing Two Human Threats
The Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is a beautiful butterfly, but its numbers have dwindled dramatically, and humanity is the cause of two of those threats.
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The Truth About How Much Spiders Eat Every Year
Spiders, whether you know it or not, are all around us, but what may alarm you is the truth about how much biomass these critters consume every year.
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The 'Useless' Body Part That Explains Why Humans Get Goosebumps
The human body is full of 'left overs' that don't seem to serve any useful purpose, and one of those vestigial parts is responsible for goosebumps.
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What Happens When Astronauts Cry In Space
The low-gravity of outer space can be unintuitive, and normal bodily functions that we take for granted here on Earth don't always work the same.
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What If This Extinct Ape Was Still Alive Today
A mere 300,000 years ago, the world's largest primate still roamed the forests of southern China, how would that massive ape fare in today's world?
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The Unexpected Reason Airplane Windows Have Those Tiny Holes
If you've ever enjoyed the view from the window seat on a plane, you've doubtless noticed the tiny hole in the window. What's up with that anyway?
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If You Have One Of These Blood Types, You Could Be At Greater Risk Of A Heart Attack
Most people don't give much thought to their blood type, but they probably should since some blood types have a greater risk of heart attack.
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The Unsettling Reason You Never Want To Find Brown Recluse Spiders In Your Home
It's safe to say spiders are scary, and the brown recluse spider is no exception. In fact, it's not only dangerous, but seeing one can even be cause for alarm.
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This Extinct Shark Had A Stronger Bite Than The Mighty T. Rex
Everyone knows the ancient shark megalodon was huge, but you might not know that its bite force was off the charts, dwarfing even the mighty T. rex.
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How To Get Rid Of Hiccups Using Only Your Breath
We've had to deal with hiccups at one point in our lives, but getting rid of them is another matter, if only there were a way to be rid of them.
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How Long Does The Death Rattle Last When Someone Dies?
The end of life is steeped in mystery and is generally poorly understood by the public, for instance, precisely how long does a death rattle last?
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How To Reduce The Effects Of Caffeine On Your Body
Most people are pretty used to having their cup of coffee in the morning, but too much caffeine can leave you jittery. If that happens, what can be done?
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Space Movies Lied To You About Lasers. Here's What They Got Wrong
You're probably familiar with futuristic action movies where the drama unfolds amidst a barrage of bright laser fire, there's just one problem ...
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The Dinosaur Hoax That Proved To Be One Of Science's Biggest Blunders
Despite its reputation, science isn't immune from making mistakes or chasing sensationalism, but one hoax in particular was particularly embarrassing.
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