Why This National Park Trail In Utah Is So Dangerous For Novice Hikers
Though beautiful, some of the U.S. terrain is not particularly easy to traverse. Here's why this national park trail in Utah is so dangerous for novice hikers.
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Theories About What The Golden Orb Found At The Bottom Of The Ocean Might Be
On August 30, 2023, the Okeanos Explorer found a strange golden orb at the bottom of the ocean. Here are some of the theories about its origins.
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Myths People Believe About Carnivorous Plants
When it comes to carnivorous plants, fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Here's the science behind some of the myths about these incredible species.
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The Weird World Of Parasitic Plants
While they may seem like pests, parasitic plants can play important roles in ecosystems. Clearly, the world of parasitic plants is a weird one.
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How The Saguaro Blossom Became Arizona's State Flower
The saguaro blossom was officially designated Arizona's state flower in 1931, but it was a long, long road to get there. Here's the full story.
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This Is What They Do With Implants And Prosthetics Before Cremation
Thanks to modern medicine, lots of people have implants and prosthetics that improve their quality of life. Here's what happens to those items upon cremation.
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The Real Reason There Are So Many Stray Dogs In Egypt
It's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
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Pink Animals You'll Find In The Wild
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much -- which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
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The National Park That's Covered In Glowing Millipedes
If you take a stroll through this national park in the United States, you'll find that it's covered in glowing millipedes. Here's why this is the case.
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This Is What Would Happen To Earth If The Ocean Currents Collapsed
New research found that due to climate change, the Atlantic Ocean's currents are at risk. This is what would happen to Earth if the ocean currents collapsed.
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Billionaires Who Died In 2023
No matter how much money you accumulate in life, one day, you will die just like everyone else. Here are the few billionaires who passed away in 2023.
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The Strange Connection Between Ancient Pompeii And Italy's Signature Dish
When you hear "Italy's signature dish," there's one thing you probably think of - and it has a strange connection with ancient Pompei. Here's the story.
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The Dark Secret Hiding Within This Blue Lava Volcano
In Indonesia a blue lava volcano attracts thousands of tourists but there is a dark secret hiding within the industry around the Kawah Ijen.
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Do Dogs Get Dementia?
The most common and recognizable form of dementia in humans is Alzheimer's disease. But can dogs get similar diseases? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' Years Weren't So Boring After All
Why Earth's 'Boring Billion' years weren't so boring after all
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OceanGate: 14 Facts About The Company With The Titanic Sub
OceanGate will forever live in infamy as the company that sent people to the Titanic on a sub, and to their deaths.
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Glacier National Park Closes This Trail For A Terrifying Reason
Bear attacks can be deadly, and the Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier National Park is notorious for its bear activity, resulting in annual closures.
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The Real Reason Some Wild Animals Are Euthanized While Others Are Not
It can be exciting and unnerving to see a large wild animal roaming a town. Here's the real reason some wandering animals are euthanized while others are not.
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How Much Training OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush Had Before The Titanic Sub Disappeared
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush was piloting a submersible sea vessel to the Titanic wreckage when it disappeared. Here's how much training he had.
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Wife Of OceanGate Founder Has Familial Ties To Titanic Victims
Wendy Rush - the wife of Stockton Rush, CEO of OceanGate who died in the Titan disaster - has familial ties to Titanic victims. Here's the full story.
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Why It's So Hard To Find Submarines In The Ocean Like The Titan
Locating a submarine in the vast expanse of the earth's ocean - most of which is unexplored - is no easy feat. Here's why the task is so difficult.
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Rules Park Rangers Have To Follow In National Parks
National park rangers are often faced with dangerous situations and difficult choices, and there's a complex network of rules in place to help guide them.
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The Upsetting Reason You Shouldn't Touch Wildlife In Parks
A possible good deed went wrong at Yellowstone National Park in late May 2023 when a tourist helped a young bison calf out of the Lamar River.
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The Real Reason Cats Like To Sit On Laptops
Cats sure are adorable, right? What with their incessant mewing, following you around and badgering you, vomiting on the floor then racing away.
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How Climate Change Could Affect Life In The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean
We know that Earth naturally cycles through cool and warm periods, and that temperatures in 2100 are on track to hit the same highs as 5 million years ago.
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The Devastating Effects Of A Supervolcano Explosion Explained
A supervolcano is a massive, destructive volcano. The consequences of this event could be nothing short of disastrous and would affect humans the world over.
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The Deadly Trend Behind Australia's Push To Impose Nighttime Curfew For Cats
Are domesticated cats actually decently murderous enough to raze the terrain of all manner of creatures small enough to fit between their teeth?
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