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How long will Earth exist?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Humans will likely die long before our planet does.
Why does ice float?
By Hannah Loss published
Why does ice float in water, instead of sinking to the bottom? It has to do with water's density and molecular structure.
Why don't we remember being babies?
By Benjamin Shouse published
The inability to remember your first few years of life is called infantile amnesia. But why does it happen?
How big can snowflakes get?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
What is the largest snowflake ever recorded?
Why does Australia have so many venomous animals?
By Elana Spivack published
Scientists explain why animals in Australia wield venom as a weapon.
Why didn't Alexander the Great invade Rome?
By Owen Jarus published
If Alexander the Great had invaded Rome, would he have won?
What is the largest known prime number?
By Charles Q. Choi published
There are infinitely many prime numbers, but the biggest one we know of goes by the name M82589933 and contains more than 24 million digits.
How long is a second?
By Victoria Atkinson published
The length of a second depends on how you're measuring it.
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