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8 Gross Facts About Public Toilets, And How To Combat Them

Public toilets aren’t exactly known for their cleanliness. Here are some gross facts — and to keep you from having a panic attack upon the thought of entering one — some helpful information to put it all into perspective. Flushing the toilet before “going” can cut down on airborne bacteria.

By Erin Kelly • May 24, 2016

8 Gross Facts About Public Toilets, And How To Combat Them

Public toilets aren’t exactly known for their cleanliness. Here are some gross facts — and to keep you from having a panic attack upon the thought of entering one — some helpful information to put it all into perspective. Flushing the toilet before “going” can cut down on airborne bacteria.

By Erin Kelly • May 24, 2016

The Poison Squad — The Men Who Intentionally Poisoned Themselves In The Name Of Health

Before federal food safety regulations really existed in the U.S., one man made it his duty to prove that food additives were harmful to human health -- and he did so in a rather unconventional way.

By Abby Norman • May 23, 2016

The Poison Squad — The Men Who Intentionally Poisoned Themselves In The Name Of Health

Before federal food safety regulations really existed in the U.S., one man made it his duty to prove that food additives were harmful to human health -- and he did so in a rather unconventional way.

By Abby Norman • May 23, 2016

Five Volcanic Eruptions So Massive They Changed The World

We tend to think that humans can have the most disruptive impact on the planet. As these volcanic eruptions show, that's really not the case.

By Abby Norman • May 18, 2016

Five Volcanic Eruptions So Massive They Changed The World

We tend to think that humans can have the most disruptive impact on the planet. As these volcanic eruptions show, that's really not the case.

By Abby Norman • May 18, 2016

Magic Mushrooms Alleviate Depression, New Study Finds

A new study vindicates all the hippies and stoners who have long advocated for the beneficial properties of hallucinogenic drugs: A chemical in magic mushrooms might help treat depression. The 12 subjects of the study — conducted by Imperial College London and published in The Lancet — suffered from depression...

By All That's Interesting • May 17, 2016

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Magic Mushrooms Alleviate Depression, New Study Finds

A new study vindicates all the hippies and stoners who have long advocated for the beneficial properties of hallucinogenic drugs: A chemical in magic mushrooms might help treat depression. The 12 subjects of the study — conducted by Imperial College London and published in The Lancet — suffered from depression...

By All That's Interesting • May 17, 2016

Three Strange Places And Creatures On Earth That Could Prove The Existence Of Alien Life

“Wherever we find water,” says Michael Paul, Director of Space Systems at Penn State University, “we find life.”

By John Kuroski • May 16, 2016

Three Strange Places And Creatures On Earth That Could Prove The Existence Of Alien Life

“Wherever we find water,” says Michael Paul, Director of Space Systems at Penn State University, “we find life.”

By John Kuroski • May 16, 2016

Can You Perform Surgery In Zero Gravity?

As interest in travel beyond our atmosphere continues to grow, what happens when you're in need of surgery in space, miles above the Earth?

By Abby Norman • May 16, 2016

Can You Perform Surgery In Zero Gravity?

As interest in travel beyond our atmosphere continues to grow, what happens when you're in need of surgery in space, miles above the Earth?

By Abby Norman • May 16, 2016

The 31 Dinosaur Facts You Want To Know: The Biggest, The Scariest, The Smelliest

If you think Jurassic Park has told you everything you need to know about the prehistoric inhabitants of Earth, think again. These fascinating dinosaur facts will surprise you.

By John Kuroski • May 14, 2016

The 31 Dinosaur Facts You Want To Know: The Biggest, The Scariest, The Smelliest

If you think Jurassic Park has told you everything you need to know about the prehistoric inhabitants of Earth, think again. These fascinating dinosaur facts will surprise you.

By John Kuroski • May 14, 2016

7 Myths You’ve Probably Heard About Organic And GMO Foods — Debunked

Eating naturally and organically is the trend du jour, but does it mean what you think it does?

By Erin Kelly • May 13, 2016

7 Myths You’ve Probably Heard About Organic And GMO Foods — Debunked

Eating naturally and organically is the trend du jour, but does it mean what you think it does?

By Erin Kelly • May 13, 2016

How Far Are We From Time Travel?

Time travel has long-been invoked in works of science fiction. But how close is it to becoming a reality?

By Teresa Cantero • May 10, 2016

How Far Are We From Time Travel?

Time travel has long-been invoked in works of science fiction. But how close is it to becoming a reality?

By Teresa Cantero • May 10, 2016

Your World This Week, May 8 – 14

This week in exploration:Take a journey (almost) to the center of the Earth, Pluto’s planethood might be returning, Antarctic dig reveals 71 million-year-old fossils, and researchers attempt to examine why you hate the word “moist” so much. Live Stream The Mission To The Most Mysterious Place On Earth For the...

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2016

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Your World This Week, May 8 – 14

This week in exploration:Take a journey (almost) to the center of the Earth, Pluto’s planethood might be returning, Antarctic dig reveals 71 million-year-old fossils, and researchers attempt to examine why you hate the word “moist” so much. Live Stream The Mission To The Most Mysterious Place On Earth For the...

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2016