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Do redheads need extra anesthesia?
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Do redheads need extra anesthesia? According to recent studies, it appears that they do. Learn about the relationship between redheads and anesthesia.
Does smog make for beautiful sunsets?
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Many people think that beautiful, blazing sunsets are one upside to living with the smog that hangs over polluted cities. Are they right? Does smog actually enhance sunsets?
Can You Pass a Basic Physics Test?
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Don't worry, this quiz won't test you on quantum and theoretical physics, just the fun, real-world stuff that underlies everything from aviation to baseball to boxing. Get ready to show off your science savvy now!
22 Astronomical Events to Look Out for in 2023
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Head's up, stargazers! Mark your calendars for the 22 must-see events this year.
10 Reasons the Multiverse Is a Real Possibility
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In 1957, Hugh Everett first wrote about the multiverse - different realms where every choice spawns a separate universe in which another version of ourselves does something different. It sounds crazy, but here are some reasons it might be true.
The Life and Death of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'
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For Timothy Treadwell, observing and protecting grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) was a way of life. Until one day Treadwell and his partner, Amie Huguenard, were eaten alive by the same bears they revered.
Blind People Don't Always Have the Same Facial Expressions as Sighted People
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How do the expressions of blind people differ from the sighted? Learn more about blind facial expressions from HowStuffWorks.
How Sci-fi Doesn't Work
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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.
Oh, Birds! Please Don't Fly Into Our Windows
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With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.
Does Earth Have Rings?
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Sure, Saturn's luminous rings are a cosmic marvel, but did you know that Earth once had rings? If we still had them today, what would they look like?