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Why Wainscoting Has Stood the Test of Time
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Wainscoting might conjure up images of stodgy oak paneling. But forget that. This design element has stood the test of time because it can seamlessly blend into just about every style and decor.
Anesthesia Awareness: When You're 'Awake and Aware' During Surgery
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It's rare, but when it happens, it can be traumatic and frightening for those who experience it. But how does such a thing even occur with today's modern medicine?
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
Why Everybody Is Hooked on Fish Sauce
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Don't let its name - or strong aroma - turn you off. Fish sauce is a savory sauce used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and we promise if you try it, you'll never let your kitchen be without it.
Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?
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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?
Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers
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According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
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DMT users report seeing otherworldly beings or "DMT entities," commonly described as "DMT elves." What's the science behind these reports?
Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics
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Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.
How Do Eels Reproduce?
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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?
How Do They Make Hollow Chocolate Easter Rabbits?
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You might love eating those hollow chocolate Easter bunnies, but do you know how they make hollow chocolate? And no, the Easter Bunny doesn't do it.