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The Amazing, and Alarming, Science Behind Red Snow

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Red snow? Yes. It totally exists. And while it might look cool, it's not exactly what you want to see from Mother Nature.

How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out

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The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Betta Fish

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Colorful, flashy betta fish are common pets. But many owners are unaware of how to properly care for them.

Wyatt Earp Wasn't the Fastest Gunslinger in the West and That Didn't Matter

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Wyatt Earp was a Wild West lawman, a member of the Dodge City Peace Commission and a deputy marshal in Tombstone, Arizona. What he wasn't was the quickest man on the draw.

Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?

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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.

Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape

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Whether it's getting rid of a wart, protecting your boots from the elements or crafting roses, duct tape is up to the challenge. Duct tape even played a supporting role on the Apollo 13 lunar mission.

Is French Press Coffee the Best Coffee?

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Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. But what's the best way to brew the stuff? That depends on who you ask.

How Do Geiger Counters Work?

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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.

Why Ice Usually Freezes Cloudy, Not Clear

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Ice cubes usually look cloudy and opaque in the middle, despite the fact that water is clear. What's the deal?

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