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Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet

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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.

How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?

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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.

'Why Does My Cat Lick Me, Then Bite Me?' — Every Cat Owner Ever

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Why does my cat lick me then bite me? Everyone with a feline friend has asked this at least once in their life, if not once a day.

Quick Tips: Can carrying an umbrella protect your skin?

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Ladies once carried parasols, or decorative umbrellas, to protect their skin from the sun. Do umbrellas still provide the skin protection they once did?

Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?

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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.

Is Ghost Towns Real? Exploring Their History and Mysteries

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Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that once thrived, often due to economic or environmental changes.

The Magical Medicine of Bezoars

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Bezoars are concretions found in the stomachs of animals that were once believed to cure poisoning and plague.

Why were women on ships considered bad luck?

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Sailors once considered women on ships bad luck. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.

Jabuticaba: The Superfruit That's Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

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The fruit of the jabuticaba grows on its trunk and branches and is as sweet as a grape. But it's very perishable once it's picked.

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