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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What's the Coldest Place in the Universe?

August 01, 2018 | Article

It's not Miami Beach, if that's what you were thinking. Nor is it the North Pole.
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Why Do Some of Us Shiver When We Pee?

July 28, 2018 | Article

Is there a purpose to pee shivers, or are they simply a biological glitch?
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Should Breast-Feeding Women Really Drink Guinness?

July 21, 2018 | Article

Is beer the route to better breast-feeding?
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How Much Trash Is on Mount Everest?

July 15, 2018 | Article

So much trash and nowhere for it to go leads to a mountain of trash.
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Why Do Some People Hate the Taste of Beer?

July 14, 2018 | Article

If the thought of sipping a beer is gag-inducing, you're not alone. But why does this happen: Why do some people hate the taste of beer?
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Why Are There 9 Supreme Court Justices?

July 07, 2018 | Article

The ninth justice may be the swing vote in future court cases.
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Why Do Babies Barely Blink?

July 05, 2018 | Article

Stare into a baby's eyes, and you might notice something odd: Babies rarely blink.
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Is 'Pregnancy Brain' Real?

June 25, 2018 | Article

If you've ever found yourself at a real loss for words while pregnant, or feel like you just keep forgetting to book appointments during those nine months of expecting, you're not the only one.
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Why Do Our Brains Have Folds?

June 23, 2018 | Article

Most of us have long accepted that our brains look like overgrown, shriveled walnuts. But why do our brains have those telltale wrinkles?
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How Are Calorie Counts Calculated?

June 13, 2018 | Article

Counting calories is one of the main techniques people use when trying to lose weight. But what exactly are calories, and how do food scientists determine whether a granola bar has 100 or 300 calories?
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