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Is love at first sight real?
By Lou Mudge published
Experts suggest the phenomenon is just an illusion.

What stops nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating?
By Joe Phelan published
There are a few strategies for keeping nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating, including where and how the nuclear components are stored.

Mary, Queen of Scots' cryptic prison letters finally deciphered
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
International codebreakers have cracked the code of Mary, Queen of Scots' cryptic letters.

Amazing Black scientists
By Live Science Staff last updated
Black scientists have contributed to society and made groundbreaking discoveries throughout history and continue to do so to this day. Here's a look at just a few of the amazing Black scientists from the past and present.

Deductive reasoning vs. inductive reasoning
By Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger last updated
Here's a look at the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, with examples of each type of scientific reasoning.

Who invented the toilet?
By Joanna Thompson published
Did Thomas Crapper actually create your commode?

Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets
By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published
From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.

Are flat-earthers being serious?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Flat-earthers believe one of the most curious conspiracy theories on the internet. Here's a look at what they believe and why.
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