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'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy
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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.
Should Everyone Get a Monkeypox Vaccine?
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We talked to a virologist, who answers six questions about how the monkeypox vaccines work, who can get them and how well they prevent infection.
Ashura: A Holiday of Varied Significance in Islam
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Ashura, observed on the 10th of Muharram, holds varied meanings for Muslims: Shia commemorate Hussain's martyrdom, while Sunnis mark events like Moses parting the Red Sea.
What Are Muscle 'Knots' and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
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Surely you've had a knot in your neck at some point. But your muscles really aren't tied in knots. Or are they?
Are Skittles 'Unfit for Human Consumption'? A Lawsuit Says Yes
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Taste the rainbow or a dangerous additive? Skittles contain titanium dioxide, which some say causes health problems in humans. So, why is it still on the ingredient list?
The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
The Biggest Spider in the World (by Weight and by Leg Span)
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While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.
'Heatflation': How High Temperatures Send Food Prices Soaring
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Sizzling temperatures across the globe aren't just bad for humans, they're bad for crops too. Harvests are smaller and that drives up food prices.
The Byford Dolphin Accident: How 5 Deep-Sea Divers Met Grisly Deaths
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In 1983, the worst-ever diving accident occurred. Five people working on an oil rig experienced explosive decompression, which caused them to die in horrific ways.
Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.
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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?