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Erik Sass|
It’s time to put down the phone and look away from Instagram: Researchers found that people who look at pictures of food are less likely to enjoy the next meal they eat.
Meghan Holohan|
Most of the zombies you see on television and in movies moan and groan, and pull and tear, and lumber and shuffle, and remain highly focused on finding braiiinns to eat. But why do zombies act the way they do? They suffer from Consciousness Deficit Hypoac
Meghan Holohan|
Mark Mancini|
On October 15, Haribo owner Hans Riegel of Bonn, Germany, passed away at age 90, leaving behind a candy-coated, fruity-flavored empire of gold-bears, frogs, rattle snakes, assorted fruits, and soda bottles.
Jessica Bloustein Marshall|
Were they all executed criminals, or were some decapitated after death (possibly to prevent haunting)? Researchers aren’t sure.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Erik van Rheenen|
The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York on June 17, 1885.
the mag, Linda Rodriguez McRobbie|
A number of well-known public figures hold patents for various innovations. Here are a few of our favorites.
Ethan Trex, Erin McCarthy|
Taking masterpieces to court is a tradition as old as the legal system. So is letting them off the hook.
the mag, Clay Wirestone|
Figure skaters have the same neurological processes that cause dizziness in the rest of us. Here’s how they counteract them.
Ellen Gutoskey|
According to popular lore, when looking for places to funnel his unlawfully obtained money, American gangster Al Capone gravitated toward laundromats.
Michele Debczak, Austin Thompson|
Soon, patients in Canada will have a good reason to make spending more time in national parks part of their regular health routine.
Michele Debczak|
Fans of '90s alternative music may recall King Missile's big single, "Detachable Penis." While the song may have been silly, it turns out than in the animal world, the idea isn't all that bizarre—at least not to the sea slug Chromodoris reticulata.
Jill Harness|
On June 11, 1962, the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris mounted the most infamous prison break of the 20th century. Evidence continues to mount that they actually got away with it.
Jake Rossen|
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu probably has enough plush Winnie the Poohs to open a store. But he’s not the only skater who gets stuffed animals—here’s why.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Before the Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Disaster of 1912, tourists gathered on the frozen water beneath the falls each winter.
Michele Debczak|
If you think it’s weird that this year’s Super Bowl is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, you’re right. Here’s what happened.
Ellen Gutoskey|
1983 was a banner year for American culture. If you're turning 30 this year, you're not alone—here are 30 things to celebrate with.
Chris Higgins, Adrienne Crezo|
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