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How Quantum Suicide Works
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A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
Could an 'X17 Particle' Hint at a Fifth Force in the Universe?
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The Standard Model of physics is a framework for the subatomic world. Could a newfound carrier boson expand that framework? HowStuffWorks looks in.
Is there a health benefit to picking your nose?
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Would you be more prone to admit that you pick your nose if it was good for you? Find out if there are health benefits of picking your nose to learn more.
Why do we dream?
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Ever wonder why we dream? The human brain can be mysterious, but take a look at what science has to say about why we dream.
What is the autism diet?
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The autism diet has grown in popularity thanks to people like like Jenny and Evan McCarthy. What is the autism diet? Does the autism diet work?
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
Do You Know More About Physics Than a 5th Grader?
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Hey there smarty-pants! It's time to put your science skills to the test with the ultimate quiz, to find out if you're smarter than a fifth grader in physics!
Is the Doomsday Fish Actually a Terrible Omen?
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As land-dwelling humans, the ocean can be both fascinating and a little (or a lot) frightening. It's therefore not all that surprising that an appearance of the large, strange-looking oarfish might make people anxious, especially in our social-media addled age.
Was Hitler Building Advanced UFOs in Antarctica?
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U.S. pilots called them foo fighters, but were these UFOs weapons of war being developed by the Nazis? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates.