Live Science Plus
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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Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?
There's lore about chickens surviving from seconds to months after their heads are chopped off, but what does the science say?
Did King Arthur really exist?
The stories about King Arthur are almost certainly false or greatly exaggerated, but did the man himself exist?
Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?
The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.
Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like?
Can the microbes in your gut influence the foods you crave?
What happened to the Minoan civilization?
The Minoan civilization flourished between roughly 2000 and 1500 B.C. on Crete and nearby islands. How did it come to an end?
Are allergies genetic?
Although babies born from parents with allergies are also more likely to have them, there are a number of outside factors that affect whether and how someone develops allergies.
What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?
Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?
Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'?
A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in "the munchies."
