What Cicadas Are Really Doing Underground For Years
Cicadas are enigmatic insects that have a unique life cycle. Some live underground for as long as 17 years, before emerging for between four and seven weeks.
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What Happens To Luggage After A Plane Crash?
Statistically speaking, flying is a pretty safe way to travel. Accidents do occur, of course; odds are you'll survive. But what about your luggage?
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The Universe And The Human Brain Look Surprisingly Similar
The universe and the human brain are slightly different in size. But, comparisons between the brain's neurons and galactic filaments could blow your mind.
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Can You Make Popcorn From Regular Corn On The Cob?
Popcorn has come such a long way from a stovetop snack to instant microwaved gratification. We all understand the "pop" -- what about the corn part?
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Is Water Desalination Bad For The Environment?
On paper, desalination — removing the salt from salt water to make it drinkable and suitable for agriculture — is a no-brainer for places prone to drought.
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Times Real Species Got Their Names From Star Trek
Some scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
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What Animal Has The Strongest Bite In The World?
Most animals will happily bite your face off.
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Why You Have Nightmares
It turns out there's a reason that bad dreams happen, and some things might even make them happen on a more regular basis. Here's what they are.
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How Noise-Canceling Headphones Work
Noise-canceling headphones are billed as the future of audio, but do they actually eliminate sound? Here's how noise-canceling headphones work.
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Why Do Some People Not Get Hangovers?
Surely, we've all got that one friend who's a bit more resistant to alcohol. Maybe this person can drink like a fish and be left with a minimal hangover.
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How A Failed Experiment Led To Bubble Wrap
Bubble Wrap is utilized in a variety of capacities -- shipping fragile items, large or small, plus the joy of popping the bubbles. It almost didn't come about.
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The Science Behind X-Rays Explained
So how is it that rays pass through your body? The answer, without getting too complicated, has to do with the kind of energy X-rays are made of.
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Can Hand Warmers Get Hot Enough To Burn You?
Hand warmers can be a life saver in the cold winter months, but they can actually do more harm than good. They do get hot enough to burn you.
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This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Fall In Love
There's no question but that falling in love gives a couple a significant rush -- emotionally, physically. Research says the brain plays a part, too.
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How Do You Know If You're Being Gaslit?
Relationships -- friends or more intimate -- have their intrinsic challenges. They become more difficult when emotional manipulation is involved.
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What Really Happens At Tony Robbins' Dangerous Firewalk Events
Different cultures use different techniques to increase control over the mind as well as the body. Some techniques are more frightening that others.
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Can Thunder Really Tell You How Close The Lightning Is?
Knowing how close a storm is can every useful when it comes to outdoor fun. But, is there a way to determine this without the use of meteorological equipment?
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The Ways You Are Most Likely To Die At Every Age In America
Depending on how many years you've already spent avoiding death, the ways you are most likely to die do vary from year to year and decade to decade.
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What Happened To Myspace?
It's true: social media platforms have been around long enough to sometimes ask, "Whatever happened to ...?" As in, "Whatever happened to Myspace?"
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Why People See Ghosts, According To Science
Believing in ghosts doesn't hurt anyone, and also it's fun. But, scientists can't resist endlessly telling us how wrong we are about why people see ghosts.
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What Is A Vacuum Bomb?
Vacuum bombs have been used since the 1960s and can be particularly devastating weapons. What exactly are they, and how do they work? Let's take a look.
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How Far Can An Owl Really Turn Their Head?
Owls' ability to turn their head all the way around is pretty unique. But how far can an owl really turn their head?
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Do Women Really Talk More Than Men?
Some people are on the quiet side, while others seem to genuinely enjoy the sound of their own words. Some will go so far as to say women are chattier than men.
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Who Invented The Microscope?
The invention of the microscope definitely revolutionized the scientific community. But, who gets the credit for its invention is still somewhat contentious.
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Inside The Bisti Badlands In New Mexico
Though the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico may feel otherworldly, they are a time capsule of changes to the Earth's surface over 70 million years.
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The Unknown Origins Of The Mysterious Enigma Stone
Even if you aren't necessarily bedazzled by the intricacies of precious stones, just the massive size alone of the Enigma is likely to catch your attention.
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Can You Really Spread Chickenpox Through The Mail?
Everyone knows that chickenpox is a contagious disease, but exactly how contagious is it? Here's whether or not it can be spread through the mail.
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