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20 Amazing Historical Discoveries in the Last 20 Years

The Staffordshire Hoard contains the one of the richest collections of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found.

20 Amazing Historical Discoveries in the Last 20 Years

On a Limb: How an Octopus Regrows Its Arms

Octopuses never have to say a farewell to arms for long.

On a Limb: How an Octopus Regrows Its Arms

5 Important Dos and Don’ts When You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine

A post-vaccine thumbs up is recommended.

5 Important Dos and Don’ts When You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine

What the 'Probability of Precipitation' on Your Weather App Really Means

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What the 'Probability of Precipitation' on Your Weather App Really Means

NASA Shares Amazing Image of Blue Dunes on Mars

A colorized image of sand dunes at Mars's northern polar cap.

9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve

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16 Explosive Facts About Volcanoes

A volcano erupts on the Pacific island of Vanuatu, part of Earth's Ring of Fire.

6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More

Reading has some surprising benefits.

At Wine Tastings, the Cheap Stuff Tastes Better If You Think It's Expensive

Cheap wine can taste better to some when the price tag is switched.

How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?

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The Reason Why Baking Sheets Clang in the Oven—And How to Avoid It

'Clang, clang, clang' went the cookie tray.

11 Animals You Wouldn't Expect to Glow

J. Martin and E. Olson, Northland College; from Olson et al. 2021, Scientific Reports

Watch Scientists in Iceland Cook Hot Dogs on Lava From an Active Volcano

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Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

Olympic National Park in Washington.

Solstice vs. Equinox: What’s the Difference?

An image of the March equinox taken by the GOES-13 satellite in 2013.

10 Fascinating Facts About Horseshoe Crabs

A horseshoe crab takes a breather.