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Meet “Time Traveler” John Titor, Who Said He Came From The Future To Save The World

John Titor claimed to be from the future, a time traveler sent back to 2000 to ensure that the U.S. stayed intact, and the world didn't descend into chaos.

By Katie Serena • Mar 7, 2018

Meet “Time Traveler” John Titor, Who Said He Came From The Future To Save The World

John Titor claimed to be from the future, a time traveler sent back to 2000 to ensure that the U.S. stayed intact, and the world didn't descend into chaos.

By Katie Serena • March 7, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

By Katie Serena • Mar 6, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

By Katie Serena • March 6, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

By Katie Serena • Feb 28, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

By Katie Serena • February 28, 2018

These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 23, 2018

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These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

By Kara Goldfarb • February 23, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 19, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 19, 2018

The Black Swallower Fish Can Swallow Prey 10 Times Its Own Mass

The Black Swallower shouldn't be judged by its size: it can swallow fish over twice its size in a single bite.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 14, 2018

The Black Swallower Fish Can Swallow Prey 10 Times Its Own Mass

The Black Swallower shouldn't be judged by its size: it can swallow fish over twice its size in a single bite.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 14, 2018

For The First Time, You Can Now Actually See An Atom [PHOTO]

A scientist was able to capture a photo of a single atom without the use of a microscope.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 14, 2018

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For The First Time, You Can Now Actually See An Atom [PHOTO]

A scientist was able to capture a photo of a single atom without the use of a microscope.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 14, 2018

The Story Of The Exploding Pants Epidemic Of 1930s New Zealand

Yes, in the early 1930s, New Zealand was plagued by an actual surge in exploding pants.

By William DeLong • Feb 13, 2018

The Story Of The Exploding Pants Epidemic Of 1930s New Zealand

Yes, in the early 1930s, New Zealand was plagued by an actual surge in exploding pants.

By William DeLong • February 13, 2018

People Before Columbus Didn’t Believe The Earth Was Flat, But Here’s Why Some Think So

Columbus and his contemporaries all knew the Earth was round long before he ever set sail.

By William DeLong • Feb 6, 2018

People Before Columbus Didn’t Believe The Earth Was Flat, But Here’s Why Some Think So

Columbus and his contemporaries all knew the Earth was round long before he ever set sail.

By William DeLong • February 6, 2018

As If They Weren’t Bad Enough, Scientists Find That Spiders Used To Have Tails

A new fossil reveals that spiders have actually been toned down from the scream-worthy monsters they used to be.

By Katie Serena • Feb 6, 2018

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As If They Weren’t Bad Enough, Scientists Find That Spiders Used To Have Tails

A new fossil reveals that spiders have actually been toned down from the scream-worthy monsters they used to be.

By Katie Serena • February 6, 2018