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The 'Einstein' Tile: Mathematicians Find a Shape That Never Repeats
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A new geometric shape called the "einstein" shape has been discovered and when you tile it, no repeating pattern emerges.
Moon-eyed People: Mysterious Beings or Welsh Settlers?
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The moon-eyed people legend describes a mysterious race of pale-skinned, blue-eyed people who supposedly lived in the Appalachian region before the Cherokee arrived. According to Cherokee legend, these people could not see well in daylight, forcing them to live in caves and only come out at night.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
Orang Pendek: New Sumatran Primate or Just Another Cryptid?
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Deep within the mountainous forests of Sumatra, locals speak of the orang pendek — a hairy creature walking upright on two legs, blending the traits of both humans and other primates. Described as a short person or hobbit like creature, this elusive figure may be Indonesia’s answer to Bigfoot or the Yeti.
How the Black Death Worked
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How did the Black Death kill 25 million people? The Black Death caused devastation and hysteria. Learn how the Black Death spread and its effects.
10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Cradle Cap
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Do you know how to treat and prevent cradle cap -- those flaky patches on your baby's scalp? See tips for how to treat and prevent cradle cap.
How the James Webb Space Telescope Works
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will look back in time to see the earliest stars in creation, and serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Ready to meet the mighty Webb?
How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work
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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?
How the Voynich Manuscript Works
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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?
How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?