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Is Dry January a Recipe for Binge February?
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During 'Dry January,' you give up alcohol for the month in order to detox and start the new year off right. But does it typically lead to binge drinking in February?
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
How to Pass a Breathalyzer: Can a Penny Help?
So you've been pulled over by the police, and they've put a breathalyzer in your face. You've heard urban legends that address how to pass a breathalyzer, but are any of them true? Find out right now!
Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?
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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
Meet the Zombie Ant Fungus That Inspired HBO's 'The Last of Us'
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The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus makes a mockery of ant free will. But how does it take over the ant body to control its host?
The Sordid Past of the Third Nolan Brother
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You've heard of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan from their films, but do you know about brother Matthew, who has a shady background and criminal past?
On a Scale From 1 to 10, How Sexy Is Your Style?
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We define our personalities based on our style. Someone can look at you and learn a lot about you just by the way you present yourself to the world. Answer these questions, and we'll rate how sexy your style is.
A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster
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Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?