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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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Why don't you usually see your nose?
Our nose is right in front of us. So why don't we normally notice it?
Could there ever be a worldwide internet outage?
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?
Five vital organs are essential for life, but survival is more medically complex.
What's the oldest river in the world?
The oldest river predates the dinosaurs. But how do we know this?
Why doesn't stomach acid burn through our stomachs?
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
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?
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?
Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones. But is it possible to have more?
