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Why Do Black Holes Twinkle?

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Researchers at Australian National University studied 5,000 star-eating behemoths to find out.

The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine

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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.

Companion Planting: The Do's and Don'ts of Growing Plants Together

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Learn which plants benefit each other - and which plants shouldn't be neighbors - to get the most out of your garden.

15 Yellow Birds Brightening a Skyline Near You

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Yellow birds are some of the most eye-catching creatures in the avian world, bringing bursts of bright yellow plumage to forests, grasslands and backyards. Some species have bright yellow bodies, while others display a mix of yellow feathers with black wings or olive green upperparts.

Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial

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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.

What Is Number Theory?

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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?

The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot

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Explore the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 24,900-mile zone with 75% of Earth's volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes, shaped by dynamic tectonic activity.

15 Butterfly Species to Spot on (Almost) Every Continent

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Butterflies aren't just colorful decorations fluttering around flowers. They are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 17,000 known species.

Early Twentieth Century Railroads

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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.

How Brainwashing Works

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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.

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