Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
The world can be a pretty mysterious place and we at Live Science love to ask and answer scientific questions about mysteries big and small: about ancient civilizations, our planet and our solar system, the plants and animals that live alongside us, our bodies and how they work, and the technologies that we use every day.
Join us on this exciting voyage of discovery and downright weirdness as we solve … Life's Little Mysteries.
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Could there ever be a worldwide internet outage?
By Abby Wilson published
We've all dealt with bad internet connections. But could the entire internet ever collapse?

How much of your body could you lose — and still survive?
By Lauren Schneider published
Five vital organs are essential for life, but survival is more medically complex.

What's the oldest river in the world?
By Victoria Atkinson published
The oldest river predates the dinosaurs. But how do we know this?

Why doesn't stomach acid burn through our stomachs?
By Victoria Atkinson published
The hydrochloric acid in your stomach can burn through metal — so why doesn't it burn through your stomach?

50 mind-blowing science facts about our incredible world
By Laura Geggel published
Life's Little Mysteries If you're looking for weird facts about animals, gross human body facts or just something a bit random, get ready to geek out with these fascinating bits of trivia.

Did any cat breeds develop naturally?
By Katherine Irving published
Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally?

How common is it to have extra bones in your skeleton?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones. But is it possible to have more?

How many holes does the human body have?
By Kit Yates published
You might think that the human body has many holes, but that number shrinks when you stop to consider what counts as a hole.
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