• Water World: Earth May Once Have Been A Global Ocean

    Researchers have determined that approximately 3 billion years ago, Earth was a "water world" flooded by a global ocean that spanned from pole to pole. No word yet on whether this diluvial epoch featured any gill-bearing Kevin Costners.

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  • 'Ice Volcanoes' Erupt On Michigan Beach

    An employee of the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids took a stroll and noticed the beach belching up water. The worker shared pictures, remarking, "You never know what you'll find at the lake until you go out there. Today it was volcanoes." Specifically, they were ice volcanoes.

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  • For Dogs, Cancer Is An STD

    Because nature's cruelty knows no bounds, dogs have to worry about contagious, cancerous tumors that can spread when two dogs start behaving more like the birds and the bees.

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  • The Cat Breed That Is Closest To A Lion

    If cats knew they were also mostly tiger inside, would they cease to know who or what they are? And are some cats more lion-like than others? If so, which breed best resembles the king of the jungle?

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  • How Dirty The Ocean Really Is

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that an estimated eight million metric tons of plastic enter the world's oceans annually. That's tantamount to the weight of about 90 aircraft carriers. Just how dirty is the ocean?

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  • The Truth About Chernobyl's Radiation-Eating Fungus

    If you know one thing about Chernobyl, you probably know that it was the site of the worst nuclear disaster in human history. So it may not come as a surprise that weird, radiation-eating organisms have been discovered there.

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  • The Truth About Pavlov And His Dogs

    You may think Ivan Pavlov discovered Pavlovian responses by conditioning dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. But that wouldn't ring true to Pavlov, since everyone describes the iconic dog study incorrectly. Here's the fascinating and occasionally ugly truth about Ivan Pavlov and his dogs.

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  • Is Cat Food Bad For Dogs?

    Beggars can't be choosers, and nobody begs better than dogs. They'll eat almost anything. So what about cat food, then? How bad could it possibly be?

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  • Why Are French Bulldogs So Expensive?

    A French bulldog costs an average of $2,200 and pretty uniformly weighs less than 30 pounds. Heck, from time to time, they can top six figures per pup. What's the deal? Why are French bulldog owners paying so much more, pound for pound, for so little dog meat?

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  • The Real Meaning Behind The Wizard Of Oz's Flying Monkeys

    The lights are up. The studio audience has taken their seats. Who's ready for another round of "Guess which beloved corner of your childhood is steeped in thick, syrupy racism?" Today, we turn our loving gaze to L. Frank Baum, the creator of the magical land of Oz.

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  • Spotify Made A Podcast For Dogs Left Home Alone

    In a classic case of "your scientists were so busy wondering if they could, they didn't bother to ask if they should," Spotify has released a number of playlists and podcasts for dogs who are left alone at home all day.

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  • Canada Accidentally Sent A Nuke Alert To Millions Of Citizens

    Imagine just going about your lazy Sunday morning when suddenly, your phone receives a message. Not just any message, mind you -- a cell phone alert from your country's officials, warning about an "incident" at a nearby nuclear plant. Well, that just happened in Canada.

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  • The Truth About The Multi-Million Dollar McDonald's Monopoly Scam

    It's a series of events drenched in intrigue and deception, greed and subterfuge. It is the tale of America's most iconic eatery, McDonald's, getting taken for a multi-million dollar ride. And like most stories about families being torn apart, it all starts with Monopoly.

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  • The Meaning Behind Cats And Nine Lives Explained

    All it takes is one look into a cat's eyes to know that it's a magical creature, though it's hard to say whether those supernatural abilities are being used for good or evil. What about this whole nine lives business, though?

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