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Is It Ever Legal to Punch Someone in the Face?
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If someone is insulting you or your family and you clock 'em, can you get away with it, legally?
Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year
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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.
Infrasound and Paranormal Activity: Are They Connected?
Can infrasound explain away ghosts, hauntings and other paranormal activity?
What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light
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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.
How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food
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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.
You Already Use Heuristics Every Day. Here's What They Are
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Heuristics are rule-of-thumb strategies that help us shorten decision-making time and solve problems quickly and effortlessly.
Centrioles: You Can't Divide Cells Without Them
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Centrioles are spindles that create the pathways for chromosomes to follow during cell division.
Cream of Tartar Is a Baker's Best Friend
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Cream of tartar isn't cream, nor is it creamy. But it is handy and inexpensive, and it'll give your food 'oomph.' Here's why you'll want to have it around.
St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
Is Wagyu Really Better Beef?
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Wagyu is among the most expensive types of beef in the world, but is it really better beef and, if so, why?