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Unsightly But Sweet, Mr. Happy Face Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.

Do Fish Sleep? They Have to ... Right?

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It's hard to imagine Nemo catching some z's in the Great Barrier Reef. But fish do need rest. Do they sleep like we do?

Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II

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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.

Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.

The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History

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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?

Why Do Bubbles Pop?

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All bubbles pop - that's a fact of life. But what's the science behind the short life and inevitable pop of a bubble?

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.

What Is a Bear Market?

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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.

Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator

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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.

Take Our Head-scratching Hoax Quiz

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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Other times, it's just fiction. How much do you know about these horrible hoaxes?