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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.

What's the Worst Zodiac Sign for You to Be Around?

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You can easily look up your sign and find out which of the zodiac signs you vibe with the most. Unlike standard astrological sites, we've developed a way to let you know which ones to avoid! We think it's important information to know--don't you?

Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years

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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.

Store Shelves Still Empty? Blame the 'Bullwhip Effect'

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Product shortages on everything from cars to computer chips continue unabated. At the root of most is the "bullwhip effect." But what is it?

5 Fall Foods You Can Forage in Your Own Neighborhood

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Foraging is the practice of searching your native environment for edibles - and anybody can do it. Here are five commonly found foraging favorites.

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.

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous

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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.

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.

5 Bobtail Cat Breeds With Endearingly Stubby Tails

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Imagine a cat that looks like it walked out of a wilderness survival show, yet purrs when you scratch behind its ears. That’s the bobtail cat, a feline with a tail that’s just a nub compared to the swishy standard most cats sport.

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