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15 Martian objects that aren't what they seemFrom Martian 'faces' to blueberries and bears, the Red Planet has long tricked human minds into seeing signs of life that aren't there.
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What Is Passover?Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays, celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. In 2023, it begins the evening of April 5.
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When did Democrats and Republicans switch platforms?Reference When did Democrats and Republicans switch platforms, changing their political stances — and why? The Republicans used to favor big government, while Democrats were committed to curbing federal power.
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Dog vision: What colors can dogs see?Reference How dogs see the world is very different to humans, and can only distinguish between blue and yellow hues.
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The meaning of colors: How 8 colors became symbolicReference How can red mean love AND war? Why is purple royal? Life's Little Mysteries answers these questions and more.
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What Is a Drought?Droughts are one of the most damaging types of weather-related phenomena, but classifying them is difficult.
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How Do You Weigh an Atom?You can't use a scale, but there's another method for weighing an atom.
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The 18 biggest unsolved mysteries in physicsThe more we learn about the universe, the more questions seem to arise. Our picks for the biggest open questions remaining in physics.
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25 Weird Things Humans Do Every Day, and WhyWith a little contemplation, many everyday human behaviors seem truly bizarre.
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New Theory on Why Men Love BreastsStraight men are programmed to love breasts so that they'll play with them during sex, which triggers the woman's maternal bonding circuitry.
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5 Seriously Mind-Boggling Math FactsMany people think of math as boring, but it's anything but.
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The 9 Most Bizarre Medical ConditionsNext time you break a limb or come down with scurvy, be thankful it's not something much, much worse.
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What If Doping Were Legal?Doping is already thought to be widespread among elite athletes, but if doping were legal, many athletes would probably take it to extremes.
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Did Lioness Really Befriend Baby Antelope?A photo series showing a lion being gentle with a baby antelope has been misrepresented as an example of interspecies friendship.
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Did NASA's Voyager 1 Spacecraft Just Exit the Solar System?NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has met two criteria indicating it has left the solar system, the first manmade object to do so.
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The Real Reason Wine Goes with Cheese RevealedScientists have discovered why the world's most famous food pairings, from wine and cheese to meat sandwiches and a pickle, combine an astringent food with a fatty food.
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What If We Didn't Have Spit?Spit may be the most underrated of all body fluids. Here's what life would like without it.
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What Is Internet Use Disorder?Excessive Internet use has many of the symptoms of drug addiction. It may soon be classified as a legitimate mental illness.
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The Physics of the First-Ever Supersonic SkydiveA daredevil will skydive to Earth from 23 miles up on Oct. 8, achieving supersonic speeds during his freefall. Experts explain the physics of this unprecedented act.
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How Do Blind People Picture Reality?Blind people seem to use sound and touch to generate detailed 3D images of their surroundings. But without colors, what are these images like?
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Why Does Fall/Autumn Have Two Names?Fall or is it autumn? hasn't always been considered a season, and its relatively new seasonal status is reflected in the ambivalence over its name.
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Many Low IQs Are Just Bad LuckIntellectual disability or mental retardation usually results from random new mutations that arise, not by the inheritance of faulty recessive genes.
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Is the Gospel of Jesus' Wife a Forgery?There are compelling arguments for and against the authenticity of this important manuscript. The answer may - or may not - come down to chemistry.
