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Mathematician Cracks the 33 Problem

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Mathematician Andrew Booker has found the three cubes that add up to the number 33, a long-unsolved math problem.

Do Ningen Lurk in the Icy Waters of the Southern Ocean?

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The Ningen is a creature so strange, so elusive and so deeply mysterious that images of the alleged beings vary immensely. This bizarre, humanoid figure supposedly inhabits Antarctic waters, and over the past few years, reports have surfaced claiming its existence.

Why do humans walk on two legs?

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Bipedalism was one of the first features to develop in our human ancestors. Is bipedalism better than being on all fours? Read more about bipedalism.

Can animals predict death?

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Can animals predict death? Oscar the Cat made the news for predicting deaths of nursing home patients. Learn about how animals can predict death.

Can You Match These Science Words to the Right Definition?

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If you thought math was hard, you should see what science has to offer. Those who know a few Latin words will ace this quiz. For everyone else, let's see if you can get a few of them right.

Why Do Men Have Nipples?

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Why do men have nipples? Did they ever serve a purpose? Find out why men have nipples at HowStuffWorks.

Why do we get presents in our stockings?

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Why do we get presents in our stockings? Learn the history and traditions behind Christmas stockings and the role of Saint Nicholas and Santa.

Humanity's Eclipse Superstitions Are Weird and Fascinating

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What superstitions existed in the past about solar eclipses? Do any persist today? Learn about eclipse superstitions in this HowStuffWorks article.

Why Some People Faint When They See Blood

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What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.

Why Professional Bakers Never Measure With Cups, Only Scales

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While many home bakers measure out flour and other ingredients with a cup, experts say you should ditch that cup for a scale. Here's why.

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