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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The Reason China Plans To Build A Nearly Mile-Long Spaceship
China plans to build the biggest, longest human-made object ever put into space as they investigate how to build a spaceship that's over half a mile in length.
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This Is What Really Happens To Your Body In The Electric Chair
Believe it or not, the electric chair was first invented as a more humane way to kill than hanging, and so far, more than 4,300 people have died in it.
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This Computer Predicted The World Will End In 2040. Here's Why
A 45-year-old computer simulation pointed to global civilization collapsing around the middle of the 21st century, often around the year 2040.
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The Theories About The 10 Plagues Of Egypt That Would Change Everything
There are some scientific theories that suggest the 10 Plagues of Egypt really happened -- but just not in the way the Bible says they did.
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The Real Reason Iridium Is More Valuable Than Gold
Gold. Platinum. Diamond. Valuable materials sought after for their luster, beauty, and applications. Yet one rare metal puts its shinier brethren to shame.
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Why Some Scientists Predict The Sun Might Turn On Earth's Plants
Plants need sunlight, but as with most things in life, there can be too much of a good thing.
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Why Some Scientists Predict An Unstable Orbit Will End The World
Earth could get put into an unstable orbit and either get pushed into the sun or ejected from the solar system entirely.
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You'll Never Guess What Percentage Of Earth Is Volcanic
While you might perceive volcanoes as looming mountains with massive magma spewing from rocky ledges, this is not always the case.
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The Truth About The Wandering Black Holes In Space
The relationship between a black hole and surrounding matter is in many ways a parallel of how moons, planets, and stars orbit one another in a solar system.
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Here's What Makes Cymothoa Exigua So Scary
Something's fishy in our water and it's causing quite the stir, but it isn't a colossal toothy shark or a legendary sea monster.
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Here's What Would Happen If Apophis Hit Earth
You may not have heard of 99942 Apophis, but you can rest assured that you'll be hearing quite a bit about it in the next few years.
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Here's Why Maar Volcanoes Are Different From Other Types
Volcanoes are perhaps the most frightening of all the natural disasters the planet has up its spherical sleeves. They're both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
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The Real Reason Caterpillar Fungus Is More Valuable Than Gold
Demand spiked in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke several track and field world records. Their coach attributed their prowess to consuming caterpillar fungus.
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Here's What Would Happen If Earth Was No Longer Magnetized
At any given moment, Earth could just stop being a magnet. If that ever happened, here is the series of events that would most likely follow.
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