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Are Flat-Earthers Being Serious?
October 26, 2012, Natalie Wolchover, Staff Writer
Members of the Flat Earth Society claim to believe the Earth is flat. Are they kidding?
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Rare Tinfoil Phonograph Recording from Thomas Edison Restored [Video]
October 26, 2012, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Experts say it's the oldest playable recording of an American voice and the first-ever capturing of a musical performance
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Why Does Sensationalism Sell?
October 25, 2012, Eric R. Olson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Here is why a story about a young woman missing in Aruba dominated TV news.
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Why Will It Take So Long to Fix the Large Hadron Collider?
October 25, 2012, Andrew Grant, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The repair involves warming up parts of the huge machine from nearly absolute. zero.
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Why Do We Get Baggy Eyes?
October 25, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
As we age, our eyes inevitably take on a baggy look. Now scientists think they know why.
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Man Tries to Save Rhinos with Toenail Clippings
October 25, 2012, Eli MacKinnon, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A man who cares about rhinos has begun to mail his toenail clippings to South Africa's Chinese embassy.
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Gyro-stabilized Electric Motorcycle [Video]
October 25, 2012, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The sci-fi movie Tron was one of the design influences for the vehicles.
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Why Do I Laugh at Funny Things?
October 24, 2012, Beth Ann Ditkoff
Laughter spreads positive emotions, decreases stress, and contributes to the cohesiveness of a group.
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Caterpillar Fascinates Gorillas at Calgary Zoo [Video]
October 24, 2012, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
One gorilla even pushes another gorilla out of the way when it interrupts his view of the caterpillar.
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Why Do Lizards Do Push-Ups?
October 24, 2012, Robert Roy Britt
Lizards work out for the same reason a guy at the gym might: as a display of strength.
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Why Do We Blink?
October 24, 2012, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The blinking reflex and its causes.
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Shark Falls from Sky Onto Golf Course?
October 24, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
At a golf club in southern California, course hazards include sand traps and falling sharks.
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Why Don't We Drink Milk from Animals Other Than Cows?
October 24, 2012, Eli MacKinnon, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Maybe the "camel-ccino" will be the drink that finally leads America to stray from the cow's udder.
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Little Robot Builds Ramp By Tossing Glue-Covered Toothpicks [Video]
October 24, 2012, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Scientists used the building construction of animals - such as beavers, termites and weaver birds - as inspiration for the robot's methods.
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Why Can't Human Beings Breathe Underwater?
October 23, 2012, Beth Ann Ditkoff, Author
When you breathe in air, the air travels from your nose, down your trachea (windpipe), and into your lungs.
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Why are they Called Private Eyes?
October 23, 2012, Robert Roy Britt
In 1850, the sheriff of Cook County Illinois opened up the nation's first private detective agency.
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What's Inside the Giant Planets?
October 23, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
A look inside the giants.
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Is There an Age Limit to Male Fertility?
October 23, 2012, Eli MacKinnon, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A man reportedly fathered a child at the age of 96. Could he do it again next year, and the year after?
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Why Are Lips Red?
October 22, 2012, Beth Ann Ditkoff, Author
Did you know that the outline or the border of your lips is a special feature of humans only?
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Why Are 'Mama' and 'Dada' a Baby's First Words?
October 22, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Many babies delight their parents with recognition upon uttering their first words. Now scientists think they know why.
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Why are Planets Round?
October 22, 2012, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Well, they're not! But let's pretend they are for a moment. Here's how it works:
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What's Inside a Planet?
October 21, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
The planets in our solar system contain a diverse array of ingredients. But there are a lot of common elements that go into them.
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When Are We in a Recession?
October 21, 2012, Andrea Thompson, OurAmazingPlanet Managing Editor
When the economy takes a slide into the toilet and stays there for many months.
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When a Hurricane Approaches, Should I Open the Windows or Tape Them?
October 21, 2012, Andrea Thompson
What not to do during a hurricane.
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Here's A Neat Demonstration Of Liquid Densities
October 21, 2012, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The same amount of two different liquids will have different weights because they have different masses.
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