Why You're Not Seeing As Many Butterflies Now As You Did When You Were A Kid
Few creatures are as beautiful as the butterfly, but they're slowly disappearing along with other insects, and it's going to be a big problem.
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What If AI Overtakes Humans?
The future of AI is still up for debate, and no one knows what kind of world it might create. But what might the world look like if AI completely took over?
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The Largest Bear Species Today Is Nothing Compared This Prehistoric Nightmare
Bears one of the largest land predators alive right now, but today's bears are tiny compared to a massive prehistoric bear discovered in Argentina.
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The Only Time A Helicopter Landed On Top Of Mount Everest
Mount Everest is not a safe place for people or flying machines, which makes the fact that a helicopter landed there kind of incredible.
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What It Really Means When Eggs Float In Water
Have you ever gone to boil some eggs and found that some sink to the bottom while others float at the surface? What's causing those eggs to float?
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If A Squirrel Is Twitching Its Tail At You, Here's What It Could Mean
Squirrels are so ubiquitous that virtually everyone has had an interaction with one, but what does it mean when it's shaking its tail at you?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Chew Gum (Especially Peppermint)
Most people probably view chewing gum as a habit of little consequence, but it turns out that chewing gum can have a direct effect on your brain.
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The Superhuman Smelling Ability That Could Actually Save Lives
"Superhuman smell" sounds like a phrase that belongs in a world of superheroes and villains, but it's real. And it might have some major medical ramifications.
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Which Bird Has The Longest Lifespan? It's Complicated
If you want to know the age of a bird, you might be surprised to know that there are no good ways to figure it out, at best it's all guess work.
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One Missing Feature From Your Wrist Is A Clear Sign Of Evolution
The human body abounds with vestigial features, but this one seems to be slowly disappearing, and there's an easy way to check if you still have it.
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What Happens To Used Windmill Blades? You Might Be Surprised
Despite Wind turbines being a popular source of green energy, their blades are responsible for tons of landfill waste, but there may be a solution.
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How Do Airplanes Get Fresh Air (And How Much Is Recycled)
Airplanes fly at around 30,000 feet where the air is too thin for a human to survive, so how to they have fresh air for all of a 6-hour flight?
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Why Can't All States Usually See The Northern Lights?
Thanks to the 1859 Carrington Event, the northern lights have been seen in all 50 states (even Hawaii), but that's usually not the case, here's why.
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Why Do Babies Stare At You? It Could Be Tied To Your Appearance
Have you ever wondered why that baby in the restaurant won't stop staring at you? It's probably more than just the crumbs on your face.
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The Most Durable Organism On Earth Looks Like Moving Glass Under A Microscope
Tardigrades have a reputation as one of the toughest animals on the planet, which is why their delicate, transparent appearance is shocking.
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Why Your Weight Goes Up When You Start Exercising Before It Goes Down
It can be tempting to abandon your exercise routine when you gain weight after starting your exercise journey, but don't worry, it's only temporary.
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Is There Life After Death? Science Has A Mind-Bending Prediction
The question of whether life continues after death is as old as humanity, but quantum mechanics may provide an answer to the question.
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The 10 Strangest Deep Sea Creatures Ever Discovered
There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species
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What It Means When You Pace Around The House While On A Call
For many people, pacing around the room is just a natural response to talking on the phone, but what's the reason behind this drive to pace?
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If You Thought Helium Was Cool, This Gas Makes Your Voice Super Deep (But It Can Be Pretty Dangerous)
Most people have experienced the simple pleasure of giving themselves a chipmunk voice with helium, but there's also a gas that does the opposite.
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How Are Trees Made Into Paper?
Despite the rise of the internet and online culture, paper is an inescapable part of our modern world, but have you ever wondered how it's made?
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Why Helium Makes Your Voice High Pitched (And Makes You Feel Lightheaded)
Besides an ideal source of lift for your balloons, helium is also ideal for making your voice high and squeaky, but how does this trick work?
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7 Of The Smallest Dinosaurs To Ever Exist
The thought of dinosaurs usually brings to mind huge, hulking creatures of the past. But not all dinosaurs were large. Some were actually pretty small.
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Why Does Aluminum Foil Spark When You Put It In A Microwave But Not An Oven?
If you've spent enough time using a microwave, you've probably accidentally put in aluminum foil at least once, so what causes all those sparks?
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The Terrifying Appearance Of Earthworms Under A Microscope Is Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
Earthworms are known more for being slimy and gross than for their beauty, but they take on a new level of revolting under the microscope.
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Why Women Often Feel Colder Than Men
If you've ever noticed that you seem to be colder than the men around you, they're not overheating. There's a biological reason you're chilly.
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If You've Ever Had A Deer Freeze In Front Of Your Car, Here's Why
If you've ever driven your car on a rural road at night, there's a chance that you've encountered a startled deer, but why does it just stand there?
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