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What is the oldest tree in the world?The two oldest trees are in the White Mountains of California.
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Are People More Likely to Cheat at the 'Danger Age' ?A new report claims that people are more likely to cheat during their "9-ending" years. Is that true?
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Rare 'Whale Fall' Spotted by Deep-Sea ScientistsA rare sight was recently captured by scientists aboard a deep-sea exploration vessel: the skeleton of a fallen whale.
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Aurora Photos: See Breathtaking Views of the Northern LightsBreathtaking photos of the Aurora Borealis captured by expert photographer Jim Henderson.
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Floating 'Alien' Orb Spotted by Fisherman Off Australian CoastFisherman spots mysterious giant blob that turns out to be a common sea creature.
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Unique 3D Views of Alaskan Forest Captured with Laser ScannerThis powerful camera gives insight into the effects of climate change in Alaska’s Tanana Valley.
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Do Dogs Sweat?How do dogs cool themselves down?
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Why Do People Hate the Sound of Their Own Voices?Turns out, you don't sound the way you think you do. Three little bones are the reason your voice sounds so weird on a recording.
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Does Caffeine Really Dehydrate You?food-drink -
Does Drinking Alcohol Warm Your Body?Can you really sport a "beer blanket" to stave off the cold?
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What Are Chastity Belts, Really?A joke that went too far, experts say chastity belts were an early example of satire.
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Do People With Schizophrenia Really Have Multiple Personalities?How schizophrenia is related to personality, and where researchers are looking for treatment.
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Should You Wake Up a Sleepwalker?Sleepwalkers aren’t soulless, they’re just unconscious. If you do happen upon someone experiencing somnambulism, what should you do?
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What's the Fastest Spacecraft Ever?space-exploration -
Rare Triple Waterspout Spotted After Severe StormsIn New Orleans, stormy weather on Tuesday (Feb. 23) created a unique phenomenon over Lake Pontchartrain: three simultaneous waterspouts whirling across the water.
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Lead Poisoning Threatens Michigan Kids: What Are the Risks?The mayor of Flint, Michigan, declared a state of emergency last week after elevated levels of lead were detected in the city's drinking water. Here's a look at what lead does to the body.
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SeaWorld Phasing Out Killer Whale Shows: Will It Make a Difference?SeaWorld San Diego, long known for its live killer-whale shows, will begin phasing out the performances next year in favor of conservation-based shows.
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Newly Discovered Dinosaur's Powerful Sniffer Helped It Track PreyWhile pursing his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, Steven Jasinski fulfilled a childhood dream: he discovered a brand new dinosaur.
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