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The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?

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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?

Feeling Sick? Snuggling With Pets Won't Hurt Them, Could Help You

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Don't worry about transmitting the cold or flu to your furry friends. In fact, some time cuddled up can help with your sickness.

9 War Photographers and Their Images That Moved Millions

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Photographers have been risking their lives since the Civil War to bring back images from the front lines. Not just to document history, but to show the uncensored, gritty version of battle to those of us who never have to face danger.

Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?

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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.

5 Common Skin Parasites

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Whether you like it or not, certain critters may see you as a meal. Learn how to avoid common skin parasites like bedbugs, fleas, and lice

What Is a Group of Magpies Called? Not a Flock or a Parliament but a...

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If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

15 Video Games That Took Way Too Long To Make

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Making video games is a long, difficult, and costly process, especially at the highest tier of big-budget, "AAA" development. As such, gaming enthusiasts have long been accustomed to having to wait significant periods of time for their favorite games to reach store shelves, to the point where delays have become something that you just kind [...] The post 15 Video Games That Took Way Too Long To Make appeared first on Goliath.

How Animal Detectives Work

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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.

How Volcanoes Work

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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.

How Charles Darwin Worked

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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?

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