Doctor Reveals The 2 Most Physically Painful Ways To Die
Death is never a particularly pleasant thing, but not all deaths are necessarily made equal, with certain, severe cases usually being considerably more painful.
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Scientists Sealed Eight Mice Inside A Rodent Utopia In The '60s And The Result Was Horrifying
There was a lot of crazy stuff going on in the 1960s, not least the animal experimentation that could often end with shockingly horrifying results.
The Unsettling Reason Spiders Love Your Smelly Socks
Spiders seem to have a love for stinky socks, but they actually have a good reason for it, as the smell somewhat indirectly helps keep them fed.
Science Explains How Snakes Can Still Bite You After Death
Dead snakes may not turn into zombies, but they can be as dangerous as their living counterparts. The reason comes from a strange quirk of their biology.
You Should Think Twice Before Brushing Your Teeth After Every Meal
Brushing your teeth is one of the most important hygiene activities you need to do daily, but you might not want to brush immediately after eating.
The Common Urine Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Urine isn't the most fun topic to discuss, but survivalists tend to bring it up. They make claims about its properties, though not all those claims are true.
Scientists Were Testing Nuclear Weapons In '54, Then Something Went Very Wrong
Back in the 1950s the US was testing a lot of nuclear weapons, but one test in particular gained infamy for just how wrong everything went with it.
In The '60s, US Military Satellites Were Hunting Secret Nuclear Tests. What They Found Came From Deep Space
Nuclear testing was of the highest concern during the Cold War, but when repeated signals came from space, scientists realized they'd discovered something new.
Smoking Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Joints And Bone Health
Smoking is bad for you, but you might not know that it's bad for more than just your heart and lungs, it's bad your bones and joints as well.
Science Explains The Bizarre Phenomenon Behind Why People Forget Words Mid-Sentence
If you've ever struggled to find a word that was just on the tip of your tongue, your far from alone, and science has some good ideas on the cause.
Not Black Holes, Not Dark Matter: Scientists Say This Mystery Is Even Stranger
The universe is full of non-intuitive natural phenomena that we've been able to see or detect, but some theories still defy easy explanation.
In The '60s, The US Launched Millions Of Needles Into Space & Didn't Expect What Happened Next
The Cold War saw many attempts at strange experiments, including this controversial plan to use space-bound needles to help facilitate Earthly communications.
Exploding Head Syndrome Isn't As Deadly As It Sounds, But It's Still A Mystery To Scientists
When you first hear of 'exploding head syndrome,' you might assume the worst, but even though it's not deadly, it's root cause is still unknown.
Not The Arms, Not The Legs: This Body Part Has The Fastest-Moving Muscle
The arms and legs can move pretty quickly, but the fastest muscle is considerably less conspicuous. In fact, you might not even be aware of how much you use it.
In The Early 2000s, NASA Sent Salmonella Into Space. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
Space has odd effects on the human body, but it also happens to affect bacteria, too. And, as NASA discovered, those changes aren't exactly promising.
The Science Behind Why Quitting Smoking Is So Hard
If you've ever taken up the habit of smoking tobacco and then tried to quit, you probably know how difficult it can be, and there's a good reason why.
The Bizarre Phenomenon That Can Happen To Human Teeth After Death
The human body goes through a host of changes after death, but most people aren't aware that it's possible for your teeth to change as well.
This 'Useless' Body Part Has A Major Benefit
The human body has a bunch of useless organs, tissue that seems to have no role in our biology, but sometimes those organs are just misunderstood.
Scientists Say The Black Fungi Feeding On Chernobyl's Ruins Could Solve An Important Problem For Space Travel
The nuclear disaster in Chernobyl unintentionally created a very unique ecosystem -- one which made fungi just as well suited for space as they are for Earth.
The Surprising Factor That Might Actually Lower Cancer Risk
Health blogs are full of advice on how to lower your cancer risk, but scientists have found one way to reduce your risk you might not have thought of.
You Should Think Twice Before Pouring The Liquid Off Your Yogurt
Sometimes, when you take your yogurt out of the fridge, it's covered in an odd layer of liquid. It's totally safe, and you're actually better off leaving it in.
The Bizarre Sensory Phenomenon That Happens When Your Brain Gets Bored
The brain is capable of some rather strange things, and when it's deprived of visual stimuli, it will try to fill the gaps. You can even recreate it yourself.
Scientists Say This Health Aspect Could Reduce Life Expectancy More Than Smoking
Smoking is bad, m'kay, and it's pretty much guaranteed to shorten your life, but you could have other ailments robbing more of your years.
This Body Part Is 'Useless' But Scientists Still Want To Understand It
Not all parts of the body have an immediately obvious purpose, but that doesn't mean they're actually useless, whether for modern humans, or our ancestors.
The Unexpected Organ That Could Secretly Be Running Your Life
Different organs affect the body in different ways, but some do quite a bit of heavy lifting when it comes to bodily functions, as is the case with this organ.
As Record Heatwaves Hit Around The Globe, Here's How 1 Country Is Keeping Cool
Climate change has caused record heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events, leading this country to adopt some novel tech to cool its people down.
Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind Why Your Dominant Eye And Hand May Be Different
Most people are right handed, but not as many also have a dominant right eye. The two traits actually develop separately; here's how that works.
Intense Exercise Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Health
We've all know that exercise is good for us - the more the better - but if you regularly engage in intense exercise there may be consequences.
Why Death By Brain-Eating Amoeba Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
The world is filled with nasty ways to die, but getting offed by an invisible amoeba after taking a dip in your favorite swimming hole is terrifying.
The Baby Boomer Lifestyle Habit That Could Add Years To Your Life
As times change, so do certain lifestyle habits, but that's not always a good thing. This particular eating habit is one probably worth reviving.