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Why do rhymes help people remember things?
The same characteristics that help turn songs into earworms also help our brains store important bits of information. Why does the human brain love mad rhymes?
Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.
Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?
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These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?
How are crystals made?
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From the Hope diamond to the shiny bits in instant coffee, crystals have always held the power to fascinate us humans. Are they more than just a bunch of pretty facets?
Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
Which Greek God Is Your Soulmate?
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The Greek Gods ruled over the world and many of them were notorious for having relationships with humans. Which one would be your soulmate? Take this quiz to find out!
Is This the Name of a Real or Fake Organ?
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It is commonly accepted that there are 78 organs in the human body. Can you tell the difference between a real organ and a made-up one? Take this quiz to prove your organ knowledge!
Making 'The Incredibles'
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For 'The Incredibles,' CGI masters at Pixar tackled the Holy Grail of computer animation: realistic humans. See what the creative team told us about producing this mega hit.
Is chocolate poisonous to dogs?
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We've all heard not to feed chocolate to your dogs, but if humans can eat chocolate, why can't our dogs? Find out if chocolate is poisonous to dogs.
How Sea Monsters Work
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Whether we live in fear of a kraken or the Leviathan, humans all around the globe have made sea monsters a part of their cultures. Is there a drop of truth to any of these widespread tall tales?