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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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Representative Image: Though mostly submerged now, Zealandia is a real place.

Eberhard Grossgasteiger

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Science

The teacher said purple exists only in their heads and blew the classes' mind

"The color purple exists because there is no green."

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Health

He lived with tremors for 35 years, then one surgery did the impossible

A life ruled by shaking hands was transformed in just an hour, and the footage will move you.

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Family

Rare twins with different skin tones show beauty in diversity

Their differences are rare, but their bond is something every family can understand.

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Science

How a Siamese cat became a lauded physicist and author of  scientific papers.

“Not since Schrödinger has there been an opportunity like this for cats in physics.”

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Science

Scientists stunned after discovering gigantic missing "blob" of water in the Atlantic Ocean

The giant mass of water stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea.

Carl Sagan, space, science, relationships, loneliness
Science

1985 Carl Sagan interview on finding alien life is a perfect metaphor for friendship on Earth

You never know what you may find if you just take a risk chatting with someone on a park bench.

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Science

Study explains why you might love your dog more than your spouse

“Man’s best friend” is backed by scientific research.

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Science

NASA found the 18 best plants  for naturally filtering the air in your home

Maybe you can skip the expensive air-filter and bring a little green into your home.

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Culture

11 struggles that only left-handed people understand

Being left-handed can be hazardous to your health but apparently it's great if you want to become president.

Richard Feynman, physics, intelligence, theory, science, intellect, mistakes
Science

Legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist explains why intelligent people make the worst decisions

He was one of the smartest people alive and never afraid to admit when he was wrong.

history, dinosaurs, paleontology, early humans, petroglyphs, footsteps, spirituality
Science

Stunning 9,000-year-old rock carvings suggest ancient people may have studied dinosaur tracks

A breathtaking discovery is opening new conversations about early human awareness of fossils.

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Science

Thanks to physics, urinal splashing in men’s bathrooms reduces by 95%

It took so much math to tackle this common peeing problem.

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Science

Canadian chemists perfect stirring stick that shields bar patrons from spiked drinks

A simple stick can make a night out at the bar or club safer.

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Science

New study reveals that genes hugely influence what types of music you like

It has more influence than where you grew up or what kind of life you've had.