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Should NFL Teams Go for It More on Fourth Down?
February 03, 2012, Adam Hadhazy, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Is it better for teams to punt or kick a field goal, or just go for it?
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Did Leonardo da Vinci Copy his Famous 'Vitruvian Man'?
January 30, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian man is one of the most famous images in the world, but new research shows it may be a copy of an earlier work by Leonardo's friend.
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Obama's SOTU Body Language Showed Strength, Leadership, Experts Say
January 25, 2012, Katharine Gammon, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The president changed up his body language in this year's address, showing a confidence he lacked last year.
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Easy Answers to the Top 5 Science Questions Kids Ask
January 24, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A new survey has identified the five most common questions kids ask their parents. It also found that most parents don't know how to answer them. Life's Little Mysteries steps in to fill the knowledge ...
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What Will Happen to the Wrecked Cruise Ship?
January 17, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
How do officials decide what to do with shipwrecks?
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How Safe Are Your Shredded Documents?
January 16, 2012, Mary Beth Griggs, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Are your shredded bank statements safe from identity thieves?
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Employees' Most Outrageous 'Late' Excuses
January 13, 2012, Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily Contributor
When's the last time you were late for work?
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Can Stephen Colbert Really Run for President?
January 13, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Though Stephen Colbert can afford to pay the filing fee to run as a Republican presidential candidate in South Carolina, he probably won't end up getting his name on the ballot.
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Statistically Speaking, Is Friday the 13th Really Unlucky?
January 13, 2012, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
The number 13 is synonymous with bad luck, but is there any statistical proof to support the superstition?
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With Weaker Laws, More Guns Are Being Trafficked to Criminals
January 11, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A new study finds that legislation known as the "Tiahrt amendments," which, in 2003, weakened the government's oversight of gun sales, seems to have increased the number of guns being sold to criminals.
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Does the New Hampshire Primary Always Predict a Winner?
January 10, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
In recent election cycles, the New Hampshire primary has projected the eventual Republican nominee more times than not.
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Why Do Americans and Brits Have Different Accents?
January 09, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
At the time of the American Revolution, Americans and British people spoke the same. It was the British accent that later diverged.
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Romney, Santorum Actually Tied Iowa Caucus, Experts Say
January 04, 2012, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Mitt Romney received 8 more votes than Rick Santorum last night in the Iowa caucus, "eking out a victory" — or so officials and the media are saying. According to academics, Romney and Santorum actuall...
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Will Weather Affect Who Wins the Iowa Caucus?
January 03, 2012, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Political pundits are speculating that weather could affect the result of the Iowa caucuses this evening (Jan. 3). So, what's the forecast?
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Top 5 Bizarre Political Candidates
January 03, 2012, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
In the months leading up to midterm elections, plenty of colorful candidates have emerged. Life's Little Mysteries answers: Who Are the Weirdest Political Candidates?
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How Does NORAD 'Track' Santa?
December 22, 2011, by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
For 50 years, NORAD Tracks Santa has monitored Santa's progress during his annual Christmas Eve trip around the world. Here's how they do it.
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The Top 10 Words of 2011
December 21, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Each year, the Global Language Monitor surveys English language usage to come up with a list of representative words. The word "occupy" tops their list for 2011.
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Does Harold Camping Foresee the World Ending in 2012?
December 20, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
After the failure of his 2011 endtimes prophecies, Harold Camping has decided to stop picking dates for the end of the world.
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Barbie to Boba Fett: The Top 11 Toys of All Time
December 19, 2011, Katharine Gammon, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
From Barbie to Boba Fett, we've got 11 top-selling toys of all time.
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Who Will Succeed Kim Jong Il?
December 19, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Kim Jong Il died on Dec. 17. His youngest son seems primed to take his place.
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Despite Fatal NYC Accident, Elevators Still Safer than Stairs
December 15, 2011, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Two people died in the past two weeks in freak elevator accidents. However, despite these rare incidents, elevators are actually quite safe.
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The Most Dangerous Toys of 2011
December 13, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Before you go Christmas shopping for your kids this year, you better check your list twice. Several toys on the market actually post health and safety hazards.
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The Funniest Theories in Physics
December 09, 2011, Rose Eveleth, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Otswald Ripening might sound funny, but it's a serious concept in physics.
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Secret Coca-Cola Recipe Displayed at Museum
December 08, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
The secret recipe for Coca-Cola, which has been stored in the same bank vault in Atlanta since 1925, has finally been moved.
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Cancel the Holiday Party and Fork Over the Cash, Employees Say
December 07, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
A new survey shows that, when it comes to holiday gifts from employers, employees prefer cash bonuses to holiday parties – even ones with open bars.
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