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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Are there any countries with no mosquitoes?
One country has long been a mosquito-free zone, but global warming may change that.
What are the mysterious lights sometimes seen on the moon?
Earth's moon is occasionally illuminated by flickers, glows or beams of light. What are these mysterious lights?
How do our brains wake up?
How do we go from sound asleep to awake in the blink of an eye?
Can you actually get high from licking a toad?
There's some truth to the urban legend that certain toads have psychedelic properties, but licking them isn't a good idea.
Why does slicing onions make you cry?
Here's why you may start tearing up while slicing an onion.
What if Christopher Columbus had never reached the Americas?
How would history have unfolded if Christopher Columbus had never reached the New World?
Which planets are the youngest and oldest in our solar system?
There are a couple of ways that scientists can date planets, so which planets formed first in our solar system?
What's the strongest muscle in the human body?
Several muscles can claim the crown, depending on how you measure strength.
