Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
Why is chocolate bad for dogs? By Remy Melina, Mindy Weisberger published 17 April 22 Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Why is the medical symbol a snake on a stick? By Remy Melina, Ben Biggs published 11 March 22 Life's Little Mysteries investigates the meaning behind the medical emblem of two snakes entwined around a rod.
Did Elizabeth Taylor really have violet eyes? By Remy Melina, Callum McKelvie published 28 February 22 reference Elizabeth Taylor was one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but did she really had violet eyes?
Rip Currents: The Ocean's Deadliest Trick By Remy Melina published 24 May 17 Each year, rip currents kill more people than sharks or jellyfish or even hurricanes.
Insane Photos of Sinkholes By Remy Melina, Jeanna Bryner published 30 September 16 From sinkholes that have swallowed up trucks and homes to those that draw crowds of tourists for their beauty, here's a look at some amazing craters from all over the world.
In photos: Spooky deep-sea creatures By Remy Melina published 29 September 16 Plenty of strange and scary creatures lurk in the dark, cold depths of the ocean …
The World's 6 Smallest Mammals By Remy Melina published 26 July 16 Life's Little Mysteries has rounded up the smallest mammals in the world the teeny, tiniest of which is the size of a bumblebee.
Are Elephants Really Afraid of Mice? By Remy Melina published 1 June 16 Why would the largest mammal on land be afraid of one of the smallest?
10 Terrific Turkey Facts By Remy Melina, Jeanna Bryner published 23 November 15 It can fly! It can blush! The official bird of Thanksgiving is full of surprises.
7 Strange Ways Humans Act Like Vampires By Remy Melina published 7 October 13 Some diseases and disorders show themselves in ways that give people vampiric characteristics.
10 Ways to Promote Kids' Healthy Eating Habits By Amanda Chan, Remy Melina published 30 May 13 These healthy eating tips work for children of all ages.
Unhappy Meals: Parents Don't Choose Healthier Fast Foods By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Kids get half of their daily calorie needs from lunches purchased at fast-food restaurants, a new study shows.
12 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 For savvy shoppers, it's not only possible to make the right nutritional choices without breaking the bank, but easy and simple if you know these cost-saving tricks.
Kids' Online Exposure to Sexual Intruders Is Dropping By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Online youth exposure to unwanted sexual solicitations and pornography has declined, a new study shows.
Thanksgiving: 10 Tips for Sticking to Healthy Portions By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Our visual serving size comparison guide makes figuring out portion sizes at Thanksgiving easy by comparing them to everyday objects.
Pelvic Disease Doubles Women's Risk of Infertility By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can double a woman's risk of infertility and quadruple her risk of chronic pelvic pain.
9 Tips for Exercising in Winter Weather By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 With the right preparations and safety precautions, you can easily work out while enjoying winter's fresh, frosty air.
How Women Can Cut Stroke Risk: Eat Fruits & Veggies By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Women who ate an antioxidant-rich diet full of vegetables, fruits and grains had fewer strokes, a Swedish study shows.
9 Creatures That Could Save Your Life By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Creatures big and small have greatly contributed to the following medical marvels.
Remembering the Fallen: Memorials Gallery By Remy Melina published 10 September 12 The memorials in this gallery commemorate fallen soldiers and honor the victims of tragedies such as Sept. 11 and the Holocaust.
How Are Hurricanes Named? By Remy Melina published 27 August 12 While the monikers of current hurricanes, including Earl and Fiona, may seem simple, the system of naming hurricanes has a long and complicated history.
