Category: Science
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10 Predictions About a Typical Future Day in the Life
No one, including futurists, has a crystal ball. Despite centuries of attempts to divine the future using everything from animal innards to tea leaves, little progress has been made, except, in some cases, by scientists (meteorology is one example of relative success). So the future remains, for the most part, relatively obscure. However, that fact…
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10 Pizza Delivery Drivers Who Saved the Day
You don’t have to be bitten by a radioactive spider, have super speed or strength, or have the ability to fly in order to be a hero. Being a hero simply means putting the needs of others before your own and relying on your own inner strength and courage, even in the face of danger…
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10 Real-Life, Romantic Love Stories from World War II
Author Miguel de Cervantes said, “Love and war are the same thing, and stratagems and policy are as allowable in the one as in the other.” An estimated 40 million to 50 million died in the war spanning 1939 to 1945. But it was not all that bad as people also found fireworks amid the…
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Top 10 Greatest Archaeological Restorations
The archeological community has conflicting views when it comes to the restoration and protection of valuable archaeological discoveries. Historical artifacts and ancient structures are incredibly delicate; they can never be reconstructed after they have been disturbed and can never be replaced after they have been lost. Numerous archeological restorations have taken place over the past…
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10 Bizarre Animal Races
Humans are competitive animals. They love to win. Those who can, race; those who can’t, train animals to take part in contests for them. It is impossible to say when the first races involving animals were held, but it is likely that it was deep in the past. Chances were that something was wagered on…
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10 Fascinating Facts About Snooty, the World’s Oldest Manatee
The Guinness World Record title of Oldest Manatee (in captivity) was given to Snooty, a 69-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida. He seemed to defy the odds as manatees in the wild typically only live for 10 to 15 years. However, this title is not what made Snooty truly special. The 1,300-pound (590-kilogram) manatee spent his…
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10 Shortest Marriages in History
Marriage is a beautiful thing. But, sometimes, things just don’t work out. For ordinary people, a divorce is usually a private affair, but to celebrities, a painful breakup can become trending news in minutes. If you’ve been asking who has the record for the shortest marriages in history, you’re in for a wild ride. Let’s…
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10 Weird Critters That Lived Alongside the Dinosaurs
The reign of the dinosaurs on Earth was a lengthy one. For about 165 million years, they dominated every continent, and today they have conquered our imaginations. But they were far from the only animals on Earth. They shared their world with many species just as weird and wonderful as they were, a few you…
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10 Mad Scientists in History
The line between crazy and genius is thin, and in science, many examples of people blurring that line exist. While scientists start their experiments hoping to make striking discoveries, they can go downright apish when they don’t make a discovery. Some sacrifice their subjects while others borderline torture their volunteers. This list presents ten mad…
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10 Weird Facts About Your Tongue
All day long, we use our tongues for a variety of purposes. Your tongue helps you to eat, talk, taste, and swallow. Despite this, most people do not know much about their tongues (probably because we don’t usually think about it). Some of the facts below are so surprising that you may be left with…