What You Wish You Didn’t Know about Sugar
The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar each week,. Actually, that’s not all that surprising. Sugar is …
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Volcanoes in the News
Volcanoes are in the news this May. A new study published earlier this month suggests that the supervolcano that Yellowstone …
Stuff My Chimp Throws
You’ve been to the zoo, right? Maybe you’ve seen a chimp sit on his haunches while looking far away with …
Stench
Over the ages, words a plenty have been wasted on the loveliness of the sense of smell. To me, the …
Snoopy—It’s Not Just a Dog’s Name Anymore
Listening in on third-party conversations is impolite. But it’s one way that humans and some non-human animals gather information to …
The Evolution of Stinky Feet
There is no trace of stinky feet smell in the first clear human footprint. Found among many less clear footprints …
Inner Earth
Many animals, birds, and even bacteria align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field when they need to navigate. Inner Earth …
Allergies
According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, more than half of Americans have one or more allergies. …
Got Milk?
When most Americans think of milk, they think of cow’s milk. But horse milk was all the rage on the steppes …
Snakes of Futures Past
Even if human misery didn’t start with Adam and Eve, it may have had a thing or two to do …
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