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Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?
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Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?
The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.
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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.
Why Did Cars Have 'Suicide Doors' and Do They Still Exist?
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The popular name for car doors that opened from the rear rather than the front is "suicide doors". Why are they called that, and do any cars have this feature?
Monkeypox Confirmed in the U.S. and Europe. What You Need to Know
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What in the world is monkeypox, and should Americans be worried about another contagious virus spreading across the U.S. and Europe?
When Roses Smell Like Rotting Fish, That's Parosmia
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Parosmia is a post-COVID-19 side effect that distorts your sense of taste and smell. But smell training (you read that right) can help most people get things back on track.
Go for Gold: The Olympics Quiz
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Every two years, the world's elite athletes gather to take their shot at the ultimate prize: the Olympic gold medal. How much do you know about this storied event?
The Middle Lanes Are the Fastest in Track and Field ... Right?
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In track and field, it was conventional wisdom that the middle lanes of the track were the fastest. One economist put that assumption to the test.
6 Mysterious Numbers in the Bible and What They Mean
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The Bible is full of numbers that often get repeated, like 7, 12 and 40. Why is this and do these numbers have any special hidden meanings?
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
What Is the Rarest Personality Type?
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Myers-Briggs has established 16 personality types and says that everyone fits into one of them. But some types are more common than others. Which is the rarest of all?