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February 11, 2026 at 4:48 pm

Trashline Orbweaver Spiders Have Been Observed Creating Large Spider Scarecrows Out Of Bits Of Other Insects And Debris, Likely In Order To Scare Away Predators

These spiders are amazing artists.

February 11, 2026 at 3:49 pm

Study Unveils A Kind Of Human Seventh Sense That You Didn’t Know You Had

Who knew we were so talented?

February 11, 2026 at 2:55 pm

How Do Antiperspirants Work And When Should You Apply Them For The Best Results?

I’ve been doing it wrong my whole life.

February 11, 2026 at 12:55 pm

How Cryptozoology Has Adapted Over The Years, And Why It Isn’t Going Anywhere

An artistic image of a mythical sea creature

A little curiosity makes life worth living.

February 11, 2026 at 9:49 am

Man’s First Step On The Moon Was Broadcast Live Into Homes In 1969, But Decades Later NASA Realized They’d Taped Over The Iconic Raw Footage

Neil Armstrong with the US flag on the moon

NASA have certainly learned their lesson!

February 10, 2026 at 3:49 pm

Sea Urchins Might Not Be As Simple As Once Thought. New Study Finds That Their Entire Body May Be Their Brain.

Maybe we aren’t as smart as we think we are.

February 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Everyone Knows About Leap Years, But Did You Know There Are Also Leap Seconds, Which Made 1972 The Longest Year In Modern History?

Who knew that leap seconds were even a thing?

February 10, 2026 at 9:49 am

Could The Dark Region Of The Our Genome Explain Why Neanderthal Faces Looked Dramatically Different Than Modern Humans?

I didn’t even know ‘Dark Genomes’ existed.

February 9, 2026 at 3:49 pm

Virginia Is Battling Two Invasive Species That Are Devastating The Native Plant Population

Is biological warfare against invasive species effective?

February 9, 2026 at 12:55 pm

People Often Claim That They Can Smell It When A Storm Is Coming In, But Some People Say They Can Actually Smell Snow

A fresh snow can be very peaceful.

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Trashline Orbweaver Spiders Have Been Observed Creating Large Spider Scarecrows Out Of Bits Of Other Insects And Debris, Likely In Order To Scare Away Predators

Study Unveils A Kind Of Human Seventh Sense That You Didn’t Know You Had

How Do Antiperspirants Work And When Should You Apply Them For The Best Results?

How Cryptozoology Has Adapted Over The Years, And Why It Isn’t Going Anywhere

Man’s First Step On The Moon Was Broadcast Live Into Homes In 1969, But Decades Later NASA Realized They’d Taped Over The Iconic Raw Footage

Sea Urchins Might Not Be As Simple As Once Thought. New Study Finds That Their Entire Body May Be Their Brain.

Everyone Knows About Leap Years, But Did You Know There Are Also Leap Seconds, Which Made 1972 The Longest Year In Modern History?

Could The Dark Region Of The Our Genome Explain Why Neanderthal Faces Looked Dramatically Different Than Modern Humans?

Virginia Is Battling Two Invasive Species That Are Devastating The Native Plant Population

People Often Claim That They Can Smell It When A Storm Is Coming In, But Some People Say They Can Actually Smell Snow

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