Here's Why You Shouldn't Swallow Your Own Blood
Swallowing too much of your own blood can bother the stomach -- it might induce vomiting. Instead of making the situation better, this can worsen the bleeding.
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The Truth About The Rarest Blood Type In The World
There are four main blood groups — A, B, O, and AB — plus Rh factors that determine blood type. Yours is likely one of the most common — unless it's this one.
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This Is What Happens To A Star Swallowed By A Black Hole
You've no doubt heard about black holes — they're the "stars" (so to speak) of modern astrophysics, and have confused even the sharpest minds of our time.
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The Unnecessary Organ 10% Of Human Beings Have
Thanks to modern medicine, there are countless body parts we can get usually get along just fine without — but 10% of folks are born with this bonus organ:
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The Truth About 'Fata Morgana,' Oceanic Mirages
Oceanic mirages -- "fata morgana," named after the enchantress from Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay -- are kind of like nature's version of optical sabotage.
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The Stunning Number Of Years Charles Osborne Spent Hiccuping
Having hiccups can be annoying but, for most, the condition can go away as easily as it came — but not for Charles Osborne, who lived with them for decades.
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The Truth About Turkmenistan's 'Gates Of Hell'
The "Gates of Hell," sometimes called "Gate to Hell," "Door to Hell" — you get the idea — is a one-of-a-kind landmark pockmarking the face of Mother Earth.
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Lies They Taught You In School
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
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The Unfortunate Truth About Electric Cars
As the demand for more and more batteries grows, especially as electric cars start to become more popular, so goes the need for their core components as well.
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What's The Difference Between Knockouts And Concussions?
When a person thinks of someone being knocked out or getting a concussion, they might think of someone receiving a blow to the head and becoming unconscious.
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The Worst Ways To Die According To Scientists
No one can say for sure what happens after death, but some ways to die are certainly worse than others. Here are the worst ways to die, according to scientists.
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The Time A Meteorological Tsunami Hit Naples, Florida
While tsunamis are normally associated with earthquakes, an unusual type of tsunami not created by seismic activity once struck Naples, Florida.
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The Truth About The Mysterious 'Wow! Signal'
It's most likely that our first alien contact would be through something that seems drab: signals. As it turns out, though, it might have already happened.
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The Truth About Theia, The Planet That May Be Stuck Inside Earth
How did the Moon even get to be where it is? As it turns out, we have a bizarre, cosmic coincidence to thank: Theia, the rogue impactor protoplanet.
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The Most Bizarre Things DNA Has Been Used For
Studying DNA can lead to some really weird pursuits, and new technologies that allow people to edit genetic material truly open the door for some crazy stuff.
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The Truth About Dark Energy
'Dark energy' might be a bit frightening, but it's called 'dark' merely because no one yet knows exactly what it is nor how to measure it.
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The Real Reason The Moon Is Slowly Moving Away From The Earth
Humankind has gazed up at the moon for thousands of years and will likely continue to do so for as long as we exist, but Earth's neighbor is moving away.
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The Untold Truth Of Tesla
There's plenty to criticize about Tesla Inc., but in less than 20 years, the company has accomplished what many once thought was impossible.
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The Real Meaning Of The Super Flower Blood Moon
No, the super flower blood moon doesn't portend the coming of the end times — but it is still pretty rad. Here's who'll see it and how it got that cool name.
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The Most Dangerous Dog Breeds Throughout History
Through the years, certain dog breeds have been much more prone to violence than others. Here's a list of the most dangerous.
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The Truth About Starlite, The Material That Can Resist A Nuclear Blast
The truth about Starlite, said to be able to withstand a nuclear blast, is that its inventor, Maurice Ward, may have taken the key to its production with him.
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The Reason Jupiter Doesn't Orbit The Sun
When we learn about the solar system as kids, we usually learn that planets all revolve around the sun in their own orbits. Well, it's a bit more complicated.
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The Truth About The 'Stelliferous Era' Of The Universe
The Stelliferous Era is the era we are living in right now, the only era in which the stars and life as we know it can exist, before the cosmos comes to an end.
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The Untold Truth Of Lemuria, The Atlantis Of The Pacific
Atlantis is not the only sunken lost continent. Lemuria is connected to secret societies and the occult. Let's discover the lost continent of Lemuria.
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The Most Dangerous Sharks In The World
Pop culture's unflattering portrayal of sharks notwithstanding, there are many reasons why these fish are typically the top predators in their ecosystems.
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Here's What Happens When You Get Paris Syndrome
The "city of lights" might sound like a dream come true to many, but for some tourists, it can turn into a nightmare.
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Scientists Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
Sometimes scientists notice things that no one else notices, and the world thinks they're crazy. Here are the scientists who were ahead of their time.
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