Olympics: The Brief History Of Art Competitions At The Games
In the first half of the 20th century, the Olympics weren't just dedicated to athletic excellence -- Olympic art competitions celebrated artists, too.
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Pizza And Bear Monsters: Bizzare Tales Of Fake Sign Language Interpreters
Sign language interpreters are key to ensuring deaf and hard-of-hearing people receive important information. But sometimes they can harm more than they help.
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Why Chronic Lyme Disease Is Such A Controversial Topic Amongst Medical Professionals
Lyme disease isn't incredibly common, but it can have significant impact on a patient -- sometimes extremely long-term impact -- that's little understood.
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Why Are Rats And Mice The Animal Of Choice For Scientists?
Rats and mice are specifically bred in great numbers to function as research tools in modern laboratories seeking to ease humanity's various ills.
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How DNA Evidence Helped Reunite Hundreds Of Missing Children From War-Torn El Salvador
DNA evidence helped reunite hundreds of missing children from war-torn El Salvador with their families. Here's how.
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One Chilean Desert Faced Major Devastation After Its First Rainfall In Centuries
A desert in Chile faced major devastation in the wake of its first rainfall in centuries. Here's how torrential rain impacted the desert.
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Elon Musk Claims Human Trials For Neuralink Could Happen Much Sooner Than You Realize
Neuralink, which was founded by Musk and seven other co-founders in 2016, is aiming to create a chip that can be placed inside people's brains.
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The Science Of Why Loud Music Is Linked To Increased Alcohol Consumption
People tend to drink more alcohol when there's loud music, according to science, but why? Here's why loud music is linked to alcochol consumption.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Behind The Biggest Baby Ever Born
All things being equal, a baby's size -- bigger being better -- can have a direct bearing on their health. That wasn't the case for the biggest baby on record.
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The Suitcase At The JonBenét Ramsey Crime Scene Might Be The Key To The Case
Sleuths still dig into the details of the JonBenét Ramsey case. One piece of evidence that's particularly captivating: a suitcase found at the crime scene.
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The Unexpected John Denver Hit That's Become An Oktoberfest Anthem
There's little that seems less German than the classic American song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Why is it an Oktoberfest mainstay?
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What We Know About The University Of Virginia Shooting Suspect So Far
On November 13, 2022, at around 10:30 p.m., five college students were shot on the University of Virginia campus. Here's what we know about the suspect.
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The Unbelievable Way Scientists Taught Spinach To Send Emails
Many people dream of the day that technology will allow them to communicate with their pets. But what about your plants? The day might be closer than you think.
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The Science Behind The Bubbles In Your Beer
Maybe you had one of those teachers who would remind you that science is everywhere, if you take the time to look -- like at the foam on a glass of beer.
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The Oldest Body Found In America
The oldest body found in America dates all the way back to around 13,000 years ago. Called the "Arlington Springs Man," it was found off the California coast.
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What We Know About The Virus That Turns Pigeons Into 'Zombies'
An illness causes such bizarre and severe symptoms in afflicted pigeons that many people have said it's like the pigeons have become "zombies."
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The Science Behind Why Rotten Eggs Float
With some foods, it's pretty easy and obvious to determine whether or not they're still safe to eat, but eggs are self-contained and enclosed and a mystery.
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Bamboo Grows At Such An Alarming Rate That It's Often Measured In Miles Per Hour
Bamboo grows so fast that it's often measured in miles per hour. Here's the science behind how bamboo grows, and why it grows so fast.
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Where Does Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Rebecca Downey Believe Her Missing Children Are?
In 2014, Rebecca Downey said goodbye to her children before they left for a visit with their father, but never returned. Here is where the children might be.
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Why Has Accused Kidnapper Rabia Khalid's Case Gone Virtually Cold?
It's a nightmare shared by all parents: One day, you won't be paying enough attention, and a stranger will dart into your life and kidnap your child.
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How Investigative Genealogy Helped The FBI Identify The Lady Of The Dunes
The Lady of the Dunes' identity was unknown for nearly five decades. Here's how investigative genealogy helped the FBI identify the murdered woman.
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An Ethiopian Discovery Shows That Lion-Sized Otters Once Roamed The Planet
A discovery in Ethiopia revealed that lion-sized otters once roamed the planet -- just one one of several massive animal species that once existed on Earth.
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The Woman Who Carried A Mummified Fetus Inside Her For 50 Years
When a fetus dies prematurely, the baby can stay inside the mother's body indefinitely. One woman even carried a mummified fetus inside her for 50 years.
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Why An Iconic Monet Painting Was Attacked With Mashed Potatoes
An iconic Monet painting was attacked with mashed potatoes at a museum in Potsdam, Germany. Here's what happened and why the attack took place.
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A Case Study Uncovered The Only Known Human To Change Their Pupil Size On Command
According to a 2021 case study by researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, there's a man in Germany who can control the muscles of his pupils.
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The Strange Connection Between COVID-19 Lockdowns And UFO Sightings
The COVID-19 pandemic changed just about every aspect of our lives. Here's the strange connection between COVID-19 lockdowns and UFO sightings.
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Ghost Crabs Ward Off Predators In A Bizarre Yet Terrifying Way
It's pretty commonly accepted that survival belongs to the fittest, the creatures able to adapt to their environment and overcome its challenges.
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