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100 Fascinating Facts About Earth

The best Spaceball.

100 Fascinating Facts About Earth

Surprise: Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Cows—they're just like us.

Surprise: Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Bird Battle Royale: Acorn Woodpeckers Fight to the Death, and Other Birds Like to Watch

Acorn woodpeckers like to watch a good fight, and scientists aren't sure why.

Bird Battle Royale: Acorn Woodpeckers Fight to the Death, and Other Birds Like to Watch

Orca-Strated Attack: Killer Whales Are Crashing Into Boats, Seemingly On Purpose

Killer whales might be lashing out in response to decades of disruption by humans.

Orca-Strated Attack: Killer Whales Are Crashing Into Boats, Seemingly On Purpose

Meet Your Home's Microbes in The Great Indoors

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What Is Herd Immunity?

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

How Many Lives Could You Save Wearing a Face Mask? This Calculator Tells You

Wearing a face mask can save lives.

10 Facts About the Flu Shot

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The Reason You Can't Smell Your Own House

Your house smells. It's not your fault.

Why Do Prunes Make You Poop?

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The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

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The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot in 2020, According to the CDC

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever.

24 Illuminating Facts About Puberty

We get angry red acne; flamingos get beautiful pink plumage.

Piece Together Some Science With This Periodic Table Jigsaw Puzzle

The Illustrated Periodic Table of the Elements Jigsaw Puzzle.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

What Does Fabric Softener Actually Do?

Fabric softener acts as a lubricant for your laundry.