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The human heart: Facts about the body's hardest-working muscle
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Discover interesting facts about the fist-size organ that powers the circulatory system.

Best laptops for photo editing 2025: Powerful and affordable devices for designers and photographers
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Buying Guide We've ranked the best photo editing laptops, from MacBooks to gaming notebooks

The San Andreas Fault: Facts about the crack in California's crust that could unleash the 'Big One'
By Stephanie Pappas published
California's San Andreas Fault is capable of triggering a massive earthquake. Here's what to know about this famous location often associated with earthquakes.

Who were the Denisovans, archaic humans who lived in Asia and went extinct around 30,000 years ago?
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Who were the Denisovans, close human relatives who lived in Asia and mated with Homo sapiens?

Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world
By Marilyn Perkins, Alina Bradford last updated
Discover interesting facts about how crows remember faces, mimic human speech and more.

Best treadmills 2025: Rack up the miles in the comfort of your own home
By Harry Bullmore, Anna Gora last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best treadmills you can buy in every category, from NordicTrack x22i and Mobvoi Home Treadmill to Peloton Tread.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient texts from the Hebrew Bible found in the caves of Qumran?
By Owen Jarus last updated
The famous biblical manuscripts were found in caves near this ancient settlement.

HIV/AIDS: Facts about the viral infection that attacks the immune system
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Learn how HIV spreads, how it affects the body and what treatments are available.
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