Kate Horowitz
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Remembering Nellie Bly, Rabblerouser and Pioneer of Investigative Journalism
Clever, gifted, and fearless, Nellie Bly—who was born on May 5, 1864—inspired both journalistic and social change in the late 19th century. → Read More
Why Are There No Snakes in Ireland?
Legend tells of St. Patrick using the power of his faith to drive all of Ireland’s snakes into the sea. It’s an impressive image, but there’s no way it could have happened. → Read More
Why Do Prunes Make You Poop?
Prunes—the shiny, sweet dried fruits—are both exploited and ridiculed for their laxative properties. But do they really make you poop? → Read More
7 Disgusting Things Butterflies Eat
Blood, sweat, and tears (and a few other choice substances): It’s all on the menu. → Read More
8 Adorable Animals That Are Surprisingly Violent
They're cute. They're cuddly. But beware: they're killers. → Read More
What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
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What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes is ultimately a hormone problem—and the odds are pretty good that you know someone with the condition. → Read More
6 Radiant Facts About Irène Joliot-Curie
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What Are Those Tiny Spots on Apples?
The little pinprick spots on apples, pears, and potatoes are called lenticels (LEN-tih-sells), and they’re very important. → Read More
10 Inspiring Facts About George Washington Carver
The botanist and inventor devised hundreds of uses for peanuts. Peanut butter wasn’t one of them. → Read More
10 Inspiring Facts About George Washington Carver
The botanist and inventor devised hundreds of uses for peanuts. Peanut butter wasn’t one of them. → Read More
8 Potential Signs of a Panic Attack
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What’s the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety?
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What’s the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety?
Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not. → Read More
7 Ways to Cope When It’s Too Hot to Sleep
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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?
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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?
"Waiter, what's this fly doing in my soup?" "Transmitting bacteria, sir." This gross response doesn't make a great punchline (nor will it earn anybody a big tip), but it is the truth. But why is that fly just sitting—or swimming—there? And is the soup still safe to eat? If you really want to know, gird yourself and read on. The common house fly (Musca domestica) has no venom, no stinger, and no… → Read More
Here's How Our Planet Would Fare If Everyone Lived Like an American
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Why Autoimmune Diseases Cause the Body to Attack Itself
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‘Good’ Cholesterol May Not Be So Great After All
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