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The Hera Probe Arrives to Inspect NASA’s Asteroid
The Hera probe arrives this November to carefully measure the damage from the asteroid that NASA smashed on purpose in 2022.
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The Stainless Steel Trick for Garlic Smell
The stainless steel trick claims to erase garlic smell from your hands in seconds — we checked whether the chemistry backs it up.
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Resonance Never Picks a Fight
Resonance never argues with anyone — by definition, it is always on the same wavelength as everyone else.
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ACHOO Syndrome: Why Sunlight Makes You Sneeze
ACHOO syndrome makes bright sunlight trigger a sudden sneeze out of nowhere. Here’s why it affects roughly 1 in 3 people worldwide.
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Sailing Stones: The 99-Year Mystery of Death Valley
The sailing stones of Death Valley leave trails but no footprints. See what it took scientists 99 years to finally prove.
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Thunder Always Shows Up Late
Why is thunder always late to the party? Lightning already took off at the speed of light, while thunder is still cruising along at the speed of sound.
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