This Is The Exact Number Of Minutes Your Brain Can Function After You Die
The human brain is a remarkable organ. As stubborn as the brain is, though, it certainly seems capable of persisting after the body's death.
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Were Dinosaurs Cold-Blooded Or Hot-Blooded?
Although we have been studying dinosaur fossils for over 100 years, scientists are still learning much about the magnificent creatures.
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The Eerie Connection Between Jesus' Death And A Solar Eclipse
There may be a description of an eclipse in the New Testament, as the gospels of Luke and Mark both mention darkness when Jesus died of crucifixion.
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The Real Reason The Great Auk Penguin Went Extinct
It was a tear-streaked day in 1844 when the last of the "original penguins" was brutally killed. But what exactly happened to these creatures?
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The Real Reason The Atlas Bear Went Extinct
The atlas bear most likely went extinct in the late 19th century. Here's what caused the animal's demise, and why it should serve as a warning sign to us all.
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The Real Reason The Tasmanian Tiger Went Extinct
At one time the Tasmanian tiger — the world's largest marsupial carnivore and cousin of the Tasmanian Devil— roamed Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Tasmania.
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Why Some Believe The World Will End In Fire
While the most likely theory for the fate of the universe is rather chilly, the fate of our own planet might just be the opposite.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Die Of Thirst
Terrible things can happen to us when we don't drink enough. Dehydration is a slow and insidious danger, and it too has a range of effects on the body.
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The US Just Lost 23 Species To Extinction: Here's The List
More than 90% of all living things are now extinct, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now ready to call it for several small species.
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When You Die Of Fright, This Is What Happens To Your Body
When we envision our own demise and all the possible ways it could happen, being literally scared to death isn't usually much of a concern.
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The Truth About Venezuela's Catatumbo Lightning
Would you go to a place where you know that there will be a lot of lightning? If you're not faint of heart, you should know about the Maracaibo beacon.
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Comets Are A Lot More Common Than You Think
Of all the sights in the night sky, comets are perhaps the most spectacular. But just how common are they? Read on to find out.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Burn To Death
If you've ever made the mistake of absent-mindedly touching a hot surface, you realize quickly how intense and lingering the pain from a burn can be.
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The Truth About The Haunting Belcher's Sea Snake
With flat heads, compressed scaly bodies and a tail a little like a flipper, Belcher's Sea Snakes move quickly while hunting, ambushing, and striking prey.
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20 Birds That Can't Fly
Being flightless isn't really an avian oddity. Here are just 20 of the 57 species of flightless birds.
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Here's What Would Happen If Your Body Was Microwaved
Microwaves heat and cook foods in a quick and timely manner. If a microwave can heat and cook the flesh of animals, surely it can cook that of a human, right?
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Why Some Believe The World Will End In Ice
A hard truth: Earth, the Solar System, the Sun, and the Universe at large are not immortal entities, and one day, far into the future, existence will cease.
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Why Some Believe 2050 Will Spell The End Of The World As We Know It
If we've learned anything during the coronavirus pandemic, it's that things that we thought would likely never happen in our lifetime can and will.
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This Might Be The Oldest Galaxy In The Universe
Space is vast. For example, it takes light from our own sun, the one that gives us warmth to live, eight minutes to reach us on Earth.
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What Actually Happens To Your Body During Lethal Injection
Problems with lethal injection range from prolonged death, to needles shooting out of a condemned man's veins, to violent reactions to the drugs utilized.
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The Truth About Russia's Turquoise Ice Crystals
Russia's Lake Baikal transforms into a winter wonderland in the coldest months of the year when turquoise ice crystals form.
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Can You Light A Diamond On Fire?
You've certainly heard the buzzwords surrounding diamonds at some point in your life: Diamonds are forever. Diamonds are a girl's best friend. And so on.
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The 4 Extra Senses Animals Have That Humans Are Missing
While humans might have a leg up on the animal kingdom with our wit and technology, it could be argued that other animals are simply more genetically advanced.
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This Is What Really Happens To Your Body If You Die In A Plane Crash
The chances of an average American dying in a plane crash are 1 in 11 million. In comparison, it's much more common to die in a car crash, or by drowning.
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What Really Happens To Your Body During A Crucifixion
Since recorded history, the powers that be have exacted death sentences to be carried out in ways ranging from stoning to burning to beheading.
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Has Anyone Had Sex In Space?
When it comes to sending humans into space, scientists must take into account a variety of natural human functions and how to deal with them.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Freeze To Death
The risk of dying from extreme cold typically happens in temperatures between minus 40 and minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's what happens to your body.
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