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Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?

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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.

Is It a Fox on Stilts? Nope, It's a Maned Wolf!

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The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its name. You see it's more fox than wolf, and yet it's neither. HowStuffWorks explains.

Can you really get a bone infection?

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Bone infections are uncommon, but can happen. Get informed about bone infections at HowStuffWorks.

Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology

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Considering 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, people love to dissect what futuristic technology the movie got right and what has yet to come true. While we don't ride on hoverboards or own self-tying sneakers, the franchise got a few things right, such as the growing use of holograms and wearable [...] The post Times Science Fiction Movies Accurately Predicted Future Technology appeared first on Goliath.

Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.

Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community

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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.

Rhodonite: A Mineral of Love, Roses and Eagles

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The rose-red mineral rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790s in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today it's found globally and is associated with compassion, love and healing.

Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind

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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?

Can Viruses Make You Smell More Attractive to Mosquitoes?

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Viruses can alter a person's body odor to make it more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites, which, in turn, allow a virus to spread.

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