Life's Little Mysteries: Science questions, answered
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Do bay leaves actually add flavor, or is it all a con?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Some say bay leaves are full of flavor, others call them a fraud.

Which animal has the longest tail?
By Skyler Ware published
In terms of both absolute length and relative to body size, which living animal has the longest tail?

What temperature is the moon?
By Elana Spivack published
An astronomer describes how the moon's surface temperature changes.

How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?
By Skyler Ware published
How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?

Are cats and dogs smarter than babies?
By Marilyn Perkins published
It's possible to compare some aspects of animal and human intelligence, but not all researchers like to.

Could we ever retrieve memories from a dead person's brain?
By Hannah Loss published
Neuroscientists have identified the physical locations where memories are stored in the brain. But would that enable us to retrieve memories from someone who has died?

Why are my feet two different sizes?
By Charles Choi published
Why is one foot sometimes larger than the other?

Do blind people 'see' images in their dreams?
By Charles Q. Choi published
For people who have been blind since birth, brain scans alone can't reveal if they dream in images.
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