Is Alaska's Bizarre Law About Moose And Airplanes Actually Real?
Alaska's bizarre law about not pushing moose out of airplanes sounded so odd that we checked if the law is actually real. Here's what we found out.
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Why The Dodo Bird May Not Be Extinct Forever
The long-extinct dodo bird died out due to human activity on the small island where they lived. But here's why they may not be extinct forever.
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The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct
American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
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The Real Reason The Cave Bear Went Extinct
The cave bear, formally Ursus spelaeus, went extinct 28,000 to 27,000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Here's how it happened.
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5 Deadly Prehistoric Animals We're Lucky Went Extinct
Lions, tigers, bears - they may seem dangerous today, but there are quite a few deadly prehistoric animals that would have eaten them for lunch.
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Strict Rules Guards Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Have To Follow
Arlington National Cemetery's The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a solemn memorial to the ultimate sacrifice. Its guards have strict rules they have to follow.
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Animal Behaviors That Seem Strangely Religious
Animal behaviors can be fascinating. Often, they make sense to us, but sometimes certain animals can do things that almost seem strangely religious.
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Some Scientists Believe We're Having Another Mass Extinction Right Now
Over the eons, Earth has seen several mass extinction events, including one happening right now. This time, the cause isn't a huge asteroid impact. It's humans.
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Why You Don't Want To Bathe In Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring
The Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring might look pretty cool, but you definitely don't want to bathe in it. In fact, it's dangerous to do so. Here's why.
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The Strange Reason Mummified Cats Are Found Inside The Walls Of Old Homes
Dried or mummified cats are sometimes found inside the walls of old homes in Britain and Europe. Strangely, they didn't get there by accident.
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Tragic Stories About Swamp People
The cast of "Swamp People" seem to live a tough yet idyllic life in the Louisiana swamps. But wrestling alligators isn't the hardest thing they've had to face.
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12 Psychoactive Plants And What They Do To Your Brain, According To Science
Humans have been using plants for their intoxicating and psychoactive properties for thousands of years. Here's what some of the most common do to our brains.
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A Look At Crater Lake's Morbid History
While there are plenty of creepy myths about Crater Lake, even a look at the real life stories reveals a truly unnerving past for this beautiful national park.
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The Reason Your Dog Howls At Sirens, According To Science
Ever wondered why dogs howl at sirens? Though there are a couple theories, there's one in particular that is most widely accepted. Here's what it says.
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What It Was Like To Celebrate Christmas With Queen Elizabeth's Corgis
Queen Elizabeth was known for many things, including a deep love of her corgis. And at Christmas, these pets got some pretty special treatment.
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The Dark Truth About Factory Farming
Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.
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Strange Facts About Psilocybin Mushrooms You Never Knew
With U.S. states increasingly decriminalizing psilocybin possession and consumption, it's time to learn more about this unique "magic" mushroom.
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Why People Flock To Stonehenge During The Winter Solstice
Every year, people flock to Stonehenge in England during the winter solstice, which is the longest night of the year. There are a few reasons why.
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The Origins Of The 8 Witch's Sabbaths Explained
Most of what you may think you know about witches may include brooms and pointy hats, but in reality, they celebrate eight Witch's Sabbaths based on nature.
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The Largest Animal Rescues Ever
There are animals in crisis all over the world, but there are also rescuers ready to help. These are some of the largest animal rescue missions ever pulled off.
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Questions That Won't Be Answered In The Next 50 Years
Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.
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How Often Does Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall Erupt?
As of November 13 2023, Iceland declared a state of emergency over the imminent eruption of Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's how often that volcano erupts.
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What Happens If Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall Erupts?
In November 2023, Iceland began experiencing increased earthquake activity from the active volcano Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's what happens if it erupts.
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The Real Reason The North And South Pole Have No Time Zones
The North and South Poles live in our minds as isolated, icy landscapes. Adding to that, they are the only places on Earth that have no time zones.
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Why Elephants Are Considered Good Luck
All around the world, elephants are considered good luck in various cultures for various reasons, with the Hindu god Ganesh perhaps being a catalyst.
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Where Are Tree And Julia Heim From The Garden Now?
The Garden, a remote, off-the-grid agrarian commune, went viral thanks to self-descirbed "hippies" Tree and Julia Heim. Here's what they're up to today.
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Why Theodore Roosevelt Banned Christmas Trees In The White House
Theodore Roosevelt banned Christmas trees in the White House despite living there with his wife and six children. Some may consider his reason practical.
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