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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Where Is the Center of the Universe?

May 14, 2018 | Article

It's a trick question.
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Who Invented Bread?

May 11, 2018 | Article

Unlike chocolate chip cookies or tomato soup, the invention of bread can't be pinned down to a single person or people; instead, it evolved to its present state over the course of millennia.
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What's the Most Massive Object in the Universe?

May 10, 2018 | Article

Hint: It holds 3.3 trillion stars.
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How Is Uranium Enriched?

May 08, 2018 | Article

Only a certain type of uranium works in nuclear reactors and bombs. Separating that type from the more common kind requires a great deal of engineering skill.
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Can Animals Predict Earthquakes?

April 30, 2018 | Article

Can cats, dogs or other animals predict earthquakes?
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Why Does Microwave Popcorn Smell So Bad?

April 24, 2018 | Article

That microwave popcorn smell has a history. And while some people love it, others say it smells like vomit or urine.
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Who Inherits the British Throne?

April 23, 2018 | Article

Since days of yore, the royal line of succession to the British throne — like most monarchies — was based on primogeniture.
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Is Sparkling Water As Healthy As Regular Water?

April 19, 2018 | Article

So refreshing. But is it hydrating?
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What's in a Fat Cell?

April 04, 2018 | Article

It's a crucial component of the human body.
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How Much Do You Poop in Your Lifetime?

March 21, 2018 | Article

Over time, a person's poop can really add up.
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