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How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
How a Supernova Works
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A dying star can explode with the force of a few octillion nuclear bombs and create any element in the universe. But why do stars go supernova?
Is There a Worst Way to Die?
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The worst way to die is a topic that has been debated by people like physicians. Learn about some of the possible worst ways to die.
What are the odds?
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What are the odds of dying in a freaky way? Take a look at the odds of death for a variety of conditions and situations.
Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld
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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying and mummification.
Why Are There Dozens of Dead Animals Floating in Space?
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Neil Armstrong may have been the first man on the moon, but he wouldn't have gotten there without fruit flies, rhesus monkeys or a dog.
1949 Oldsmobile 76 Station Wagon
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The 1949 Oldsmobile 76 station wagon was the last of a dying breed -- the wood-paneled family wagon. Explore the features of this collectible auto.
What's a shark's "yummy hum"?
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A yummy hum is a sound that dying fish emit -- it's like a dinner bell to a shark. Read about the theory of the yummy hum and how it beckons sharks.
10 Scientific Breakthroughs We Literally Couldn't Live Without
You might argue we have scientists to thank for our own survival. What breakthroughs have kept the human race from dying out?
Will the Hayflick limit keep us from living forever?
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With the discovery of the Hayflick limit, we know that cells could divide forever without dying. So can humans live forever? Explore the Hayflick limit.