If there’s something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call? When the need for ghost busting arises, you might be better off contacting somebody who falls in one of these categories. A recent poll by Gallup asked Americans whether they believe in the supernatural, and if so, what do they believe in. It turns …
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Teachers are often considered to have an influential role that goes beyond their job in the classroom. As such, it’s not uncommon for teachers’ personal lives to get scrutinized by the public to ensure they’re setting a good example for their students. Sometimes, people discover dark secrets about teachers’ conduct outside the classroom that end …
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Good assistants are hard to find. That’s especially true if you’re a scientist working in an advanced field, like virology. In this sense, John Lednicky, Ph.D., is very lucky. His assistant has helped him discover two viruses previously unknown to science. This is particularly impressive considering that his helper hasn’t even graduated from high school. …
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Cranking the hog, spanking the monkey, flicking the bean… There are a lot of words for exploring your own nether regions because everybody does it. And hey, appreciating your own body is all fun and games. Until it isn’t. Sometimes, thing can go way south while bashing the bishop. Maybe you got too adventurous or …
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Have you seen the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? If you haven’t, you should. It’s a great story of a man who is born old and ages backwards. Recently, a newborn baby pulled off the “being born old” part in reality. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on July 26. At the moment of …
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Everybody farts. Or so you’d think, but some animals actually do not. For the longest time, sloths were believed to be among the animals that do not toot. Everybody (or at least people who think about sloth farts) believed the sluggish tree dwellers’ incredibly slow metabolism simply didn’t produce enough gas. Now, that all has …
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The aftermath of a serious injury can shift the trajectory of an individual’s life. For many, the physical, emotional, and financial consequences are profound and long-lasting. Whether it occurs from an accident at work, a vehicle mishap, or an athletic incident, the implications can be far-reaching. Coping with a life-changing injury often requires individuals to …
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Do you know these profound pig facts? Like piglets are born to walk and run? On average, a sow will give birth about twice a year. Pigs spend a third of the day sleeping. Pigs are the only animals in medical history to have successfully donated whole organs to human beings. (A pig’s heart is …
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The human brain is a miracle. It has created wonderful works of art, picked apart the mysteries of the universe, and put a human being on the moon. That’s even more impressive when you consider that our brains are incredibly stupid. We’ve told you before that your brain is a lazy liar. However, it does …
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Do you think you know all these playful pig fun facts? Did you know that most pigs are brown or black and not pink? Pigs like to sleep nose to nose. Piglets love to snuggle to stay warm or burrow down into hay to keep warm. Pigs have sharp tusks that help them dig and …
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