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Snakes Can Hear You Scream, New Study Says

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A new study dispels the myth that snakes are deaf to airborne sounds and reveals that different species react differently to the sounds they hear.

Pisces Compatibility in Love, Work and Friendship

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If you're a Pisces, which signs will you connect with best in love, friendship and work? We talk with two astrologers to learn about Pisces compatibility.

7 Times New Technology Was Created to Make a Film

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When the right technology didn't yet exist, these seven filmmakers created the tools they needed to make cinema history.

A Christmas Eve Mystery: What Happened to the Sodder Children?

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Five of the 10 Sodder children disappeared after the family home burned down in 1945, but their bodies were never found. So, what happened to them?

Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?

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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?

What's the Difference Between Port and Sherry?

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Sherry and port are both fortified wines. But their similarities end there.

Will the U.S. Ever Run Out of Telephone Numbers?

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The list of usable phone numbers runs into the billions, but the number is not infinite. So, what happens if we run out?

Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?

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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?

Why Does Earth Spin?

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Every 24 hours, Earth makes a full rotation on its axis. But why does Earth spin in the first place?

What's the Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur?

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Liquor and liqueur are spelled so similarly, it's easy to confuse them for being the same. But they're not. So how are they different?