Life's Little Mysteries

Life's Little Mysteries answers fascinating questions about the world around you and the stuff in it, from things in the news and on your mind to crazy questions you didn't even know you had.

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Why Does the Moon Turn Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse?

January 30, 2018 | Article

During the so-called Super Blue Blood Moon lunar eclipse, the face of the moon will turn a brick-red hue. Here's why.
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Do Worms Have Tongues?

January 22, 2018 | Article

The short answer is no, but they do have a stylet. Here's how that works.
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The Scientific Reason People Love Pimple-Popping Videos

January 18, 2018 | Article

Turns out a little disgust is good for you.
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How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?

January 07, 2018 | Article

Do you drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day? That's nice — but you really don't need to.
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Does Pure Water Exist?

December 29, 2017 | Article

Human beings seem to be obsessed with the purity of water. But the reality is, totally pure water doesn't exist.
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Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?

December 23, 2017 | Article

Early European settlers in North America used "bison" and "buffalo" interchangeably, and the name "buffalo," though scientifically inaccurate, stuck.
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If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don't They Screen People?

December 22, 2017 | Article

Dogs can be trained to be cancer-sniffing wizards, detecting cancerous fumes wafting from diseased cells. This sniffing could help diagnose people, which begs the question: why aren't dogs screening us for cancer right now?
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Are Santa's Reindeer Males?

December 18, 2017 | Article

Santa's sleigh-pullers, including Vixen and Cupid, are likely females.
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What Happens When You Die?

December 09, 2017 | Article

There's only one group of people who really know what happens when you die: the dead. And since the dead won't be revealing their secrets anytime soon, it's up to scientists to explain what happens when a person dies.
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How Do Solar Panels Work?

December 06, 2017 | Article

Touted as a promising alternative energy source for decades, solar panels crown rooftops and roadside signs, and help keep spacecraft powered. But how do solar panels work?
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