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'If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares
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A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes - even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?
How To Find Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals
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Some Airbnb guests have found hidden cameras in their rented homes. Is this legal? And how can you tell if you're being spied on?
Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'
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Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.
There Are No Art Movements Today, Says Michael Rooks of Atlanta's High Museum
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We're all at least passingly familiar with the art movements of the past - impressionism, dada, pop, cubism - but what are today's movements called? Turns out, pinning them down is a bit tricky.
What's a Mezuzah and What's Inside the Case?
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Many Jewish people will affix a mezuzah, a decorative case, to the doorframe of their houses. What's the significance of this?
COVID-19 or Not, Many Port Cities Want to Ban Cruise Ships
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Cities across the globe are banning or limiting cruise ship traffic, while critics are challenging the resulting loss of revenue. Why do cities want them gone and is there a way to make everyone happy?
Quiz: Can You Spot the Misspelled Words?
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Some words, like "cat" or "dog" are easy enough to spell. Others, however, cause quite the spelling frakas. Or is it fracas? Take the quiz to determine your spelling IQ!
Flying Jacob: Sweden's Chicken, Banana and Whipped Cream Casserole
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This banana chicken casserole defined Swedish cuisine in the 1970s and is still a beloved classic today.
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.