Here's How Big Megalodon Sharks Really Were
The megalodon was the biggest shark known to have roamed the ocean, and scientists have studied fossils and megalodon teeth to learn more about the creature.
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Here's How Fast Mako Sharks Can Actually Swim
What about the fastest fish? The No. 1 title goes to the black marlin, which can reach speeds up to 80 mph. Among sharks, however, the mako takes the title.
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This Might Happen To Your Body If You Land On Venus
While it's very, very unlikely that humans will ever be able to set foot on Venus, here's what may happen to the human body if you land on the planet.
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All About NASA's Intense Plan To Touch The Sun
In 2018, NASA launched a probe on a mission to "touch the sun." It's not as literal as it sounds, but it will send back vital information about our star.
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Neptune Gets Rainfall Made Of Diamonds. Here's Why
It could make for the greatest get-rich scheme in history, but you need to hitch a ride to Neptune to do it.
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Are There Other Planets Better For Human Survival?
Scientists have identified at least two dozen exoplanets that might be better for life than Earth. There's just one catch: they're too far away.
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Is It Possible A Parallel Universe Has Been Discovered?
While many specific examples of parallel universes are, of course, fictional, the study of whether a multiverse exists at all is fairly comprehensive.
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The Real Reason Humans Have Fingernails
Humans are the products of hundreds of millions of years of evolution, ditching the body parts we no longer need. Yet, mysteriously, we still have fingernails.
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Here's What Shooting Stars Are Actually Made Of
Although they're only visible occasionally, shooting stars bombard the Earth on a regular basis. But, what exactly are they and what are they comprised of?
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This Is What Neanderthals' Voices Actually Sounded Like
While there's really no telling for sure, modern scientific research seems to suggest that the voices of Neanderthals were anything but deep and bestial.
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This Planet Has The Most Moons In The Entire Solar System
Saturn has a whopping 82 moons, but more are constantly being discovered. That makes it the planet with the most moons in the entire solar system.
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How The Hottest Planet In Our Solar System Still Has Ice Buildup
These frozen elements take on a unique quality: Venus, hottest planet in the solar system, has an atmospheric layer that evidently rains frozen carbon dioxide.
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You Have 94 Fewer Bones Than You Did As A Baby. Here's Why
Despite the fact that babies are, as a general rule, super, super small and adorable, they actually have a lot more bones than adults do: 300 of them in all.
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Why Science Can't Figure Out How Old Saturn's Rings Are
Humans have been observing Saturn for as long as we've been looking up at the night sky, as it's one of the five planets visible to the naked eye.
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Can Science Finally Explain Why Venus Has No Moons?
The two innermost planets of our solar system, Venus and Mercury, are famously devoid of moons. The astronomy community has been unclear as to why that is.
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Can Someone 3D Print Your Face Using Your DNA?
These were supposedly the faces of random, anonymous New Yorkers, which Dewey-Hagborg had generated from samples of DNA she gathered from discarded artifacts.
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How Building The Palace Of Versailles Helped Advance Science
While the Palace of Versailles has major architectural, cultural, and historic value, "science" is not a word that would often come to mind in relation to it.
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Everything You Never Knew About Dancing Lemurs
Called "dancing lemurs" because of their unique sideways hopping gait, Beatrice and Elliott are the beginnings of a conservation breeding program in England.
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This Is How Heavy A Fluffy Cloud Can Really Be
You might want to revisit that idea that something you are talking about is "light as a cloud." Those white wisps of vapor weigh a bit more than a little mist.
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This Is What Would Happen To Earth If Humans Went Extinct
If you're a normal human being, you've no doubt thought about the end of the world from time to time -- or, more specifically, the end of the human race.
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Animals That Were Never Supposed To Be In The US
Some species have integrated into local environments but others cause havoc. Here are some animals that were never supposed to be in the U.S.
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This Is How Long It Would Take To Drive To Space
What if you could drive all the way to space? Of course, the very concept is impossible on multiple levels: roads don't go straight up, for example.
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Here's Why This Town Forbids The Burials Of Bodies
As strange as it might sound, there are laws around the world prohibiting people from dying or being buried in certain places.
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What Happens To Your Body If You're Swallowed By A Whale
It's easy to think a whale can eat a person as they are some of the largest creatures in the world and serve a vital link in the ecosystem.
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This Is What Happens Inside The Brain When You're Knocked Out
As anyone can say who has played a contact sport, been in an accident, or just happened to take a bad spill, being knocked unconscious is a scary thing.
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How The St. Louis Arch Was Built
St. Louis, Missouri may be the only city in the United States whose skyline is dominated by a 630-foot-tall piece of art. Specifically, the Gateway Arch.
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The Truth About Why These Body Parts Never Seem To Stop Growing
Another "fact" about your body that is simply not true is the idea that your ears and nose keep growing throughout your entire life, even into old age.
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