What Do Mink Farms Do?
Although the days of the mink coat as a symbol of extremely elegant attire for the extremely affluent seem to be disappearing, minks are still farmed for fur.
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What Is Thundersnow And How Rare Is It?
Even with all of the research and high tech available, predicting the weather with any accuracy is tricky, especially when the patterns break the mold.
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What Caused NASA's Artemis I Launch To Be Delayed For So Many Months?
On November 16th, 2022 at 1:47 a.m. EST, NASA successfully launched Artemis 1, but it took many months to get to this point. Why did it take so long?
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Why Researchers Think The Mummified Knees Found In Nefertari's Tomb Are Probably Hers
Egyptian ruler Ramses II was also known for something other than his power — his wife, Nefertari, was reportedly an outstanding figure in her own right.
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How An Opossum Could Be The Reason You Survive A Snakebite
When most people think of opossums, they remember that night there was a loud noise from the direction of the garbage cans and a scurrying marsupial.
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Why Canada's 'Polka Dot' Lake May Be A Pool Of Healing Powers
It's no secret that some aspects of nature contain properties that can aid in good health, including, perhaps, the waters of a unique lake in Canada.
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The Black Death Still Affects Global Health Centuries After It Wiped Out Half Of Europe
It's a generally accepted idea that disease functions as a way to improve the overall health of a species, by eliminating those with weaker systems.
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How Early Life On Mars Likely Doomed The Planet
Speculation about life on Mars has abounded for decades now, but early. life on Mars might have actually doomed the planet. Here's how.
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Russian Troops Stole The Body Of Catherine The Great's Lover From His Tomb In Ukraine
In 2022, Russian troops ventured into the white marble grave inside St. Catherine's Cathedral and seized the remains of Prince Grigory Aleksandrovich Potemkin.
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Scientists Just Discovered The Closest Black Hole To Earth
Black holes are some of the most terrifying yet fascinating phenomena in our universe. And scientists just discovered the closest one to Earth.
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The Differences Between These 13 Feline Species
There are 38 different feline species, and here, we take a look at the differences of 13 of them, including the big cats and the bigger of the smaller cats.
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Scientists Finally Know What A Mysterious Object Next To The Titanic Really Is
The wreck of Titanic has fascinated people since its discovery in 1985. Now scientists have identified a mysterious object sitting just near Titanic's wreckage.
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This Is What Happens To Body Parts After Amputation
Amputated body parts are properly disposed by hospitals, but some amputees choose to keep their severed limbs.
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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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What Science Says Would Happen If Humans Aged Backward
Aging is a process we all must face. Some say it's all downhill after 30. Others claim age is but a number. But what would happen if humans aged backward?
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The Fascinating Time Scientists In Mexico Purposely Crashed A Boeing 727
In 2012, a group of scientists came together to conduct a rather important experiment. Here is more about the time a Boeing 727 was purposely crashed in Mexico.
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The Strange Consequence Of Leaving A Goldfish In A Dark Room
Goldfish aren't as popular as perhaps dogs and cats in terms of pet fandom, but they're still prevalent, and while they seem simple, they're actually complex.
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The Story Behind This Strange Behavior Of New Zealand Penguins
One species of New Zealand penguins has a strange ritual when it comes to laying eggs. Here's why the erect-crested penguins ignore their first egg.
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A Disproportionate Number Of Caves In The US Are Located In One Southern State
Kentucky is home to 20% of the caves in the United States, with extensive subterranean networks of natural wonders. Here's why the state has so many caves.
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Human Stomach Acids Are So Strong That They Can Dissolve A Razor Blade
You are what you eat, the saying goes, but even though the human digestive system is a powerful piece of biological engineering, best not to push things.
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How Butterflies Use Their Feet To Taste Their Food
Butterflies are marvels of the insect world -- beautiful, graceful aerial acrobats, adding a splash of color to the landscape, and taking time to taste stuff.
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Octopuses Might Change Colors For More Reasons Than Just Camouflage
Research continues to reveal the mysteries and intricacies of the octopus -- its intelligence, its behaviors, and the possibility that it dreams.
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The Ethical Dilemma That Comes With Denmark's Psychiatric Brain Collection
A massive brain collection of 9,479 samples, collected between 1945 and 1982, has scientists today facing an ethical dilemma concerning their research use.
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How Much Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Is Still Lost In The Ocean?
More than 36 years after the Challenger disaster, an artifact of the shuttle has been newly discovered on the ocean floor.
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The Chilling Reason Why Lake Superior 'Never Gives Up Her Dead'
At least 350 vessels have sunk in Lake Superior, and with them, over 10,000 people, leading to the saying that the lake doesn't give up her dead. Here's why.
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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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Black Panthers Aren't Actually A Species. Here's Why
The truth is, black panthers don't get their own category under the "big cat" label because they're not a separate species. Let's take a look.
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