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Two Harvard Scientists Suggest 'Oumuamua Could Be, Uh, an Alien Probe

It was the first known interstellar object to enter our solar system.

Antibodies in Llama Blood Might Eliminate the Need for Yearly Flu Shots

A one-size-fits-all flu therapy seems more likely than ever.

Companies Are Using Bonus Cash and Vacation Days to Encourage Employees Not to Smoke

Incentives help.

5 Very Early Stories About American Women and Voting

During colonial times and in the earliest days of the U.S., a small number of women managed to vote despite circumstances stacked against them.

José Furtado y Antel, Wikimedia Commons // CC0 1.0

A Team of Young Women Wants to Send Kyrgyzstan's First Satellite to Space

The Kyrgyz Space Program could make history.

Duncan Hines is Recalling Four Popular Cake Mixes Over Salmonella Concerns

The recalled cake mixes are among the company's most popular flavors.

Is It Illegal to Die in Longyearbyen, Norway?

A lot of people say it's illegal to die in the world's most northerly town. Incidentally, a lot of people are wrong.

This Simple Plastic Wrap Hack Will Make Your Kitchen Life Much Easier

It may seem a little silly, but give it a try.

The iPhone Shortcut That Can Direct You to the Nearest ER in an Emergency

You're not always thinking clearly in an emergency. Let your phone do some of the work for you.

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Harry Potter Character's Inclusion in Fantastic Beasts 2 Could Be a Major Continuity Error

Nobody's perfect.

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10 of the Richest Pets in History

Good luck matching Grump Cat's bank account.

The Best Way to Shower, According to Experts

If you're soaping up all over, you're doing it wrong.

Andrew Lincoln to Star in Three The Walking Dead Movies for AMC

"We're going to dig into the past and see old characters. We're going to introduce new characters and new situations."

London Just Got Its First Whiskey Vending Machine

No bartender needed.

You Could Win a Free Trip to New Zealand, Spain, or Peru—Just for Voting

There are plenty of reasons to cast your ballot this year, but if you're a Millennial with wanderlust, Contiki has a particularly compelling pitch.

Screenshot of the Location History Visualizer tool

This Tool Creates a Heat Map of All the Places You've Visited

It's both creepy and useful.

11 Elections Decided by One Vote (Or Fewer)

Not every politician wins by a landslide. As these elections prove, every vote really does count.

This Lab-Grown Perfume is Made From an Extinct Flower

It's like a much less stressful version of 'Jurassic Park.'

The Real Names of 42 Fictional Characters

From the characters that grace your morning cereal box to those recurring TV characters whose names we never seem to learn, the world is full of fictional characters whose faces we know—but whose names might be less familiar.

Where Do I Vote? The Simple Way to Find Your Polling Place in Every State

Don't wait until the last minute to look this up.

Hugh Hefner’s Personal Copy of Playboy #1 Can Be Yours

The debut issue featured Marilyn Monroe topless—without Monroe's consent.

Does My Employer Have to Give Me Paid Time Off to Vote?

It depends where you live.

15 Delicious Facts About Doughnuts

7. The French used to call their doughnuts "nun's farts." Oddly, that doesn't make them sound any less tasty.

10 of the Most Expensive TV Shows Ever Made

Some of television's most beloved series have had massive budgets. (Surprisingly, so have some of the worst.)

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