Convulsing Cats In Japan Once Led To The Discovery Of A Fatal Toxic Outbreak
Cat behavior is always intriguing, and often hilarious. What happened to one group of cats in Japan was no laughing matter, though. Here's the story.
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Some Theories Suggest Dinosaurs Died Out Quicker Than Previously Thought
Dinosaurs were some of the most formidable, powerful, and ferocious animals in history. But some theories suggest they died out quicker than previously thought.
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The Complicated Psychology Behind Humans' Superstitions
The complicated psychology behind humans' superstitions involved "magical intuitions, which, once activated, serve as a default for judgment and behavior."
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Why Rabbits Are Physically Unable To Vomit
Our canine and feline friends each have their own interesting biological traits, but so do rabbits. One detail about the latter is that they're unable to vomit.
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Why Lobsters Can't Taste Food Without Their Feet
Collectively, humankind has devoted a tremendous amount of time to studying the flora and fauna of planet Earth. The lobster is one such curiosity.
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Why Alabama Scientists Genetically Modified A Catfish With Alligator DNA
There is a scramble in the science community to find ways to save species. Here is why scientists in Alabama genetically modified a catfish with alligator DNA.
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The Parody Elton John Wrote To Poke Fun At John Lennon
"Weird Al" Yankovic has parodied some of the greatest music stars to ever live. Curiously, some other musical legends have gotten in on the act themselves.
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Why Elvis Presley Once Serenaded His Friend And Music Icon Tom Jones In The Shower
It's not unusual for a star of Tom Jones' caliber to rub some impressive shoulders and have some fantastic showbiz anecdotes to share. Here's one.
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The Gross But Effective Way Pandas Survive In The Cold
The panda appears to have a distinctly poopy trick to help itself manage the cold.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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How The Black December Shark Attacks Turned A Beach In South Africa Into A War Zone
How the Black December shark attacks turned a beach in South Africa into a war zone when officials took drastic measures to deplete the sharks.
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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The Common Water Bird Behavior That Has Been Linked To High Extinction Rates
Tragically, the world has already lost some incredible birds to extinction. And a lot of water birds seem to be fond of a behavior that's dangerous to them.
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The Most Under-Appreciated Allied Victory Of WWII
One important Allied victory in World War II was also one of the most under appreciated. Here's why the Battle of the Bulge was so crucial.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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The Colorado Funeral Home Owner Who Had A Sickening Side Hustle
Bodies have long been sickeningly utilized for money. Here's the disturbing story of the Colorado funeral home owner who had a sickening side hustle.
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Why Keith Richards Says Hip-Hop 'Don't Grab' Him
Legendary Rolling Stone's guitarist Keith Richards is hugely influenced by the blues but says hip-hop "don't grab" him.
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Garth Brooks Almost Left The 1993 Super Bowl An Hour Before His Performance. Here's Why
Few who watched 1993's Super Bowl will ever forget Garth Brooks' appearance that year, which actually almost never happened. Here's the whole story.
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How A Biologist's Mistake Led To The Discovery Of This Bizarre Sea Spider Behavior
Quite by chance, scientists happened upon an intriguing ability that some sea spiders have. Let's take a look at this bizarre sea spider behavior.
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The Super Bowl's Coin Toss Curse Hasn't Been Broken Since 2014
One of the well-known rituals of the Super Bowl is the coin toss at the beginning of the game. Here is the coin toss curse that hasn't been broken since 2014.
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Elvis Presley's Hollywood Career Spans Over 30 Films
Elvis Presley's Hollywood career spans over 30 films, most of which he made over the course of eight years.
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How Elvis Presley's Neighbors May Have Played An Unexpected Hand In The Legend's Career
What inspired Elvis Presley to want to be a singer in the first place? Several different factors, it seems, including perhaps his neighbors.
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The Antarctic Penguin Colony That Was First Discovered From Space
The list of things that can be seen from space is long, but a penguin colony might be a surprise. This Antarctic penguin colony was first seen from space.
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Sulfur Hexafluoride: Helium's Evil Twin
Helium is well known for its lifting properties and for making our voices hilariously higher. Here is more about helium's evil twin, sulfur hexafluoride
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The Celebratory Gesture That Is Said To Kill More People Annually Than Sharks
Humans are just relatively tough. This means, unfortunately, that we can die in a wide variety of quite implausible, statistically very unlikely ways.
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Why The Yo-Yo Played An Important Role In Ancient Greek Society
You may think of yo-yos as a toy, but they played an important role in ancient Greek society. Here's why.
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DNA Research Reveals A Strange Truth About Families In Ancient Greece
DNA research reveals a strange truth about families in ancient Greece and the unexpected family members they chose to marry.
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