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The sun: Facts about the bright star at the center of the solar systemDiscover interesting facts about the sun, the solar system's central star that supports all life on Earth.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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The history of cat domesticationDiscover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.
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Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleepLearn facts about sleep, during which the body rests, recuperates and performs essential repairs.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Insects: Facts about the creepy-crawlies that make up more than half of the world's animal speciesDiscover interesting facts about insects, the critters whose combined weight on the planet is 70 times that of all humans.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Aliens: Facts about extraterrestrial life and how scientists are looking for itDiscover interesting facts about where alien life forms are likely to exist, and what they look like.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Who Were the Canaanites, the ancient Biblical people credited with inventing the alphabet?The Canaanites were made up of different ethnic groups who lived in the ancient Land of Canaan, and they likely invented the world's first alphabet.
By Owen Jarus Last updated
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The moon: Facts about our planet's lunar companionDiscover interesting facts about how the moon formed, what it's made out of, and the many missions humans have launched to explore it.
By Adam Mann Published
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9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars: May to July 2025Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere's night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between May and July.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Plants: Facts about our oxygen providersDiscover interesting facts about why plants are green, if they feel pain, and if they get cancer.
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