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Why Haven't All Primates Evolved into Humans?
February 14, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Humans did not evolve from apes, gorillas or chimps. We are all modern species that have followed different evolutionary paths.
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Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze on Ice?
February 14, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Actually, bare feet prevent these stately ice emperors from burning up in their suits.
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Are Pit Bulls Really Dangerous?
February 14, 2013, Marc Lallanilla, Life's Little Mysteries Assistant Editor
How do they compare with other dog breeds?
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The Science of Love
February 14, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Why we crave, desire and obsess over the one we love.
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Why Does Rain Bring a Flood of Earthworms?
February 13, 2013, George Frederick, Life's Little Mysteies Contributor
Earthworms will be all over you driveway when it rains hard. Here's why.
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Why Does the Body Tan?
February 13, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
An explanation of the purpose of melanin in humans and other animals.
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Why Does Soda Fizz?
February 13, 2013, Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The fizz that bubbles up when you crack open a can of soda is carbon dioxide gas.
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Scientists Create Nano Cupid for Valentine's Day
February 13, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
To make the tiny cupid, the scientists first put a pattern of microscopic iron particles on a plate.
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Why Does My Arm Fall Asleep?
February 12, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
An explanation of limb numbness and paresthesia.
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Why Does Pain Make People Scream?
February 12, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Screaming is an evolutionarily useful tool becuase it lets others know something is wrong.
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Why Does Popcorn Pop?
February 12, 2013, Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Within minutes, a teardrop-shaped kernel no larger than a pea can magically mushroom into a fluffy treat that's at least 35 times its original volume.
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Squeaking Bubbles from a Red-Hot Ball of Nickel
February 12, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
When red-hot nickel meets water, the reaction is oddly squeaky.
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Why Does Ice Cream Cause Brain Freeze?
February 11, 2013, Andrea Anderson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Theories abound to explain this lightning-quick headaches, but the best advice? Eat slowly.
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Why Does Mona Lisa's Smile Change?
February 11, 2013, Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Among the top questions baffling art enthusiasts is the elusive grin. Did da Vinci intentionally create the ambiguous appearance?
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Why Does Jell-O Jiggle?
February 11, 2013, Corey Binns, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
As the concoction slowly cools in the fridge, some bonds don't reconnect. These gaps are filled with water and give the dessert its wiggle.
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It's Raining Spiders in Brazil
February 11, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The spiders in the video are Anelosimus eximius, a type of social spider.
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Scientists Discover Aphids Usually Land Feet First When They Fall
February 11, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Researchers from the University of Haifa and Israel Institute of Technology conducted an experiment by dropping pea aphids onto a layer of cardboard covered with red power.
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Tiny Quadcopter Weighs Just 19 Grams
February 09, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The Crazyflie can ascend vertically very quickly.
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Why Does Copper Turn Green?
February 09, 2013, Andrea Thompson, OurAmazingPlanet Managing Editor
Like other metals, it corrodes when left out in the elements.
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Why Does a Guy Use a Wingman When Picking Up Chicks?
February 09, 2013, Jeanna Bryner, LiveScience Managing Editor
Perception is everything. How attractive a girl finds a guy could have to do with how he compares with his friend.
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Why Do You Stink?
February 09, 2013, Ben Mauk, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Don't get offended! You could be hyper-hygienic and you'd still ooze odors. Even grosser, bacteria's to blame.
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Why Do We Snore?
February 08, 2013, Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Vibrating throat muscles are responsible for snoring.
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Why Do We Shiver When Cold?
February 08, 2013, Michelle Bryner, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
If the surface of your skin gets too chilly, the brain sets into motion a series of warming tricks such as shivering.
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Is There a Rabbit in the Moon?
February 08, 2013, Marc Lallanilla, Life's Little Mysteries Assistant Editor
According to legend, there's also a toad and a spider.
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Middle Schooler Blasts Hello Kitty Doll into Space
February 08, 2013, Nina Sen, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
A Hello Kitty doll was sent 17 miles above the Earth's surface using a weather balloon.
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