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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?

You've heard the saying for ages, but exactly why is it so dangerous to go swimming right after you eat?

Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?

Your phone might look clean, but in reality, it's harboring germs, viruses and bacteria. So stop doomscrolling in the bathroom.

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We know space is awash in ultraviolet radiation. So how are astronauts protected from all those UV rays?

Shaving is a ritual that a large percentage of men partake in on a daily basis. Find out how and why shaving is so important.

Space exploration is cool, but it's also expensive. So why should we keep throwing all this money into orbit?

Migraines affect the lives of between 12 and 24 million Americans. Find out why migraines are so greatly underdiagnosed.

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