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What Is The Oldest Living Thing? Jul 18, 2016

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From eldritch aspen colonies to immortal jellyfish, the world is lousy with long-lived organisms. But what’s the oldest?

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Why Do We Sleep? Jul 13, 2016

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Sleeping is frustrating for many of us. So why do we have to do it? Christian reviews several possibilities and reveals all the bad things that can happen if you sleep too much... or not at all.

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How Does Captain America's Shield Work? Jul 11, 2016

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Let's take a look at the fictional history of Captain America's indestructible shield and try to figure out how it might have been forged and how aerodynamic it could be.

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How Does Sleepwalking Work? Jul 06, 2016

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Have you ever walked in your sleep? Somnambulism isn't as rare as you might think. Join Christian as he explores the facts and fiction about sleepwalking, from its many possible causes to whether you can safely wake up a somnambulist mid-stroll.

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Why Shouldn't I Rob A Bank? Jul 04, 2016

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Robbing a bank is a dumb idea. And not just because it's illegal.

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Can Absinthe Make You Hallucinate? Jun 29, 2016

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Absinthe has a dangerous reputation. But will you really meet The Green Fairy if you drink it?

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Why Don't Humans Have Tails? Jun 27, 2016

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Whether they’re swatting away horseflies or helping a monkey swing through the forest, tails are a pretty amazing adaptation. So why don’t humans have them?

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Where Is The Biggest Garbage Dump On Earth? Jun 22, 2016

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Even though 80% of trash starts on land, tons of it ends up in the ocean, swirling around in a massive patch of plastic debris.

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Do You Really Need To Wash Your Jeans? Jun 20, 2016

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You might have heard this odd advice from fashion gurus before – “don’t wash your jeans!” But why? Is it real advice, or just a prank pulled on unsuspecting, dim-witted denim rubes?

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Why Do People Go Bald? Jun 15, 2016

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For most men, losing your hair is an inevitable side effect of aging. Christian describes the growth cycle of hair, types of baldness that affect men and women, and how most ladies feel about bald dudes.

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