The dangers of space travel are well understood. Lists of its casualties include the entire Apollo 1 crew (Gus Grissom, Edward White…
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Some postcoital practices are far more dangerous than an after-sex cigarette. If you belong to an arthropod species where one partner frequently…
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Unlike Earth, every new planet we have discovered has been hostile to us. Some could become habitable if we figure out the…
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With another week in the history books, it’s time to sit back and review some of the stories that made the news…
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Stars are some of the most important heavenly bodies in our universe. We’ve already talked about some of the most captivating—and deadliest—planets…
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A new week is on the way, and we want to help you start it off on a happy note. That’s why…
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When Pompeii was first discovered, wealthy young gentlemen were expected to embark on Europe-wide tours to learn the continent’s history. A visit…
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Mercury is an inherently interesting element. In the past, it was called quicksilver for two reasons. It looked like silver but was…
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The Cretaceous Period, famously populated by Tyrannosaurus rex, started around 145.5 million years ago. Around 80 million years later, an asteroid hit…
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There are many weird but interesting facts that you might not know about France. Some are cool, some are disgusting, and others…