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The Ongoing Mystery of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Actual Height
Hasta la vista, shorty!
How Ants Cooperate to Move Heavy Loads
Just a few ants steer, while a larger team lifts.
Ambient Sounds Can Make Creepy Places Feel Comfortable
A new study finds that certain sounds increase feelings of safety.
Vladimir Nabokov's Karner Blue Butterfly Makes a Comeback
It's not the resurrection of the waxwing slain by the false azure in the windowpane, but it's pretty close.
13 Whimsical Facts About Amélie
Get to know the most charming French character in search of romance since Pepé Le Pew.
15 Dollar-Store Travel Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
A little creativity goes a long way.
11 Snake Myths, Debunked
Some snake-related urban legends aren't too far removed from reality. Others are off by a mile.
Placebos May Work Even If You Know the Treatment Isn't Real
In one new study, subjects who knew they were taking a placebo still reported feeling pain relief.

11 Mischievous Facts About Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny, one of the most iconic cartoon characters of all time, has been around for three quarters of a century.

10 Drowned Towns You Can Visit
Haunting waterworlds that got in the way of progress.
19 Bright and Colorful Facts About Lisa Frank
In the ‘80s and ‘90s, Lisa Frank was the epitome of cool. Here are a few things you might not have known about the brand, and the woman behind it.
More Than 375 Years After His Death, Galileo Is Still Pointing Fingers
Galileo Galilei has been dead for the better part of four centuries. But he's still pointing fingers at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy.
How 65 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Got Their Names
If the neighborhoods are distinct, it might be because most existed as homesteads and independent boroughs long before they were parts of Pittsburgh.
5 Itchy Facts About Fleas
There are several thousand species of fleas around the world—and 300 of these bloodsucking pests call the U.S. home.

