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Foreign Accent Syndrome — The Bizarre Condition That Can Change Your Accent

Though rare, foreign accent syndrome can cause individuals to speak their native dialect one morning and one from across the globe the next day.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 5, 2018

Foreign Accent Syndrome — The Bizarre Condition That Can Change Your Accent

Though rare, foreign accent syndrome can cause individuals to speak their native dialect one morning and one from across the globe the next day.

By Gina Dimuro • April 5, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 4, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro • April 4, 2018

Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • Apr 4, 2018

Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • April 4, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena • Apr 3, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena • April 3, 2018

Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 3, 2018

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Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 3, 2018

Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize Winner And Father Of Chemical Warfare

Fritz Haber prevented many from starving and developed chemical gases that would kill many.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 30, 2018

Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize Winner And Father Of Chemical Warfare

Fritz Haber prevented many from starving and developed chemical gases that would kill many.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 30, 2018

The Mirny Diamond Mine Might Be The Most Mysterious Hole Ever

The mine is so deep, the vortex it creates is strong enough to suck a helicopter out of the air and into its depths.

By Katie Serena • Mar 29, 2018

The Mirny Diamond Mine Might Be The Most Mysterious Hole Ever

The mine is so deep, the vortex it creates is strong enough to suck a helicopter out of the air and into its depths.

By Katie Serena • March 29, 2018

Maggot Therapy Is The Disgusting Medical Practice That Will Save Your Life

Why should you consider maggot therapy? Well, it might make you sick in the stomach, but it will heal your infected wound.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 21, 2018

Maggot Therapy Is The Disgusting Medical Practice That Will Save Your Life

Why should you consider maggot therapy? Well, it might make you sick in the stomach, but it will heal your infected wound.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 21, 2018

Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 17, 2018

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Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 17, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018