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This week I learned you're tying your shoes wrong, and more
We've been duped.
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This week I learned you're tying your shoes wrong, and more

This week I learned how Las Vegas once cashed in on 'atomic tourism,' and more
Hello, atomic tourism.
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This week I learned how Las Vegas once cashed in on 'atomic tourism,' and more

This week I learned that sleep walking is an evolutionary trait gone terribly wrong, and more
A malfunctioning trait.
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This week I learned that sleep walking is an evolutionary trait gone terribly wrong, and more

This week I learned the word pink used to mean yellow, and more
Ick.
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This week I learned the word pink used to mean yellow, and more

This week I learned some metals have memory, and more
Memory metal
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This week I learned some metals have memory, and more

This week I learned you could probably outrun a T. Rex, and more
Run! Or, walk at a reasonable pace!
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This week I learned you could probably outrun a T. Rex, and more

This week I learned the unexpected ways an asteroid could kill us all, and more
Wind kills.
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This week I learned the unexpected ways an asteroid could kill us all, and more

This week I learned why we're all suckers for the good cop/bad cop routine, and more
The emotional seesaw phenomenon.
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This week I learned why we're all suckers for the good cop/bad cop routine, and more

This week I learned honeybees say 'oops' when they're startled, and more
Pardon me!
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This week I learned honeybees say 'oops' when they're startled, and more

This week I learned dogs dig reggae, and more
So calming.
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This week I learned dogs dig reggae, and more

This week I learned ancient otters were terrifyingly huge, and more
Otterly terrifying.
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This week I learned ancient otters were terrifyingly huge, and more

This week I learned the CIA once hired psychics for intelligence gathering, and more
Psychic CIA operatives?
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This week I learned the CIA once hired psychics for intelligence gathering, and more

This week I learned your appendix might be useful after all, and more
The wee organ in the digestive system may have some use after all!
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This week I learned your appendix might be useful after all, and more

This week I learned how fake news can be good for your brain, and more
A benefit to fake news.
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This week I learned how fake news can be good for your brain, and more

This week I learned 1 in 8 people is carrying around remnants of a twin consumed in the womb, and more
Could have been you.
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This week I learned 1 in 8 people is carrying around remnants of a twin consumed in the womb, and more

This week I learned cavemen brushed their teeth, and more
Humans have always struggled to keep their teeth clean.
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This week I learned cavemen brushed their teeth, and more

This week I learned how to tell if a rat is smiling, and more
Happy?
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This week I learned how to tell if a rat is smiling, and more

This week I learned plants can be conditioned just like Pavlov's dog, and more
Plants can learn, too.
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This week I learned plants can be conditioned just like Pavlov's dog, and more

This week I learned your brain doesn't know the difference between feeling high and feeling spiritual, and more
Really feeling the spirit.
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This week I learned your brain doesn't know the difference between feeling high and feeling spiritual, and more

This week I learned 'ahoy' was nearly the universal telephone greeting, and more
Ahoy hoy!
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This week I learned 'ahoy' was nearly the universal telephone greeting, and more

This week I learned Australia wiggles back and forth, pigs can be optimists, and more
Hang on, kangaroos.
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This week I learned Australia wiggles back and forth, pigs can be optimists, and more

This week I learned there's a bright side to the gripping fear of death, and more
The fear of death.
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This week I learned there's a bright side to the gripping fear of death, and more

This week I learned elevator close-door buttons don't do anything, and more
Just a placebo.
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This week I learned elevator close-door buttons don't do anything, and more

This week I learned stressful jobs can actually prolong your life, and more
Stressed, but in control.
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This week I learned stressful jobs can actually prolong your life, and more

This week I learned fish have accents, and more
The particular sadness of fish speaking in different dialects.
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This week I learned fish have accents, and more

This week I learned your avocado is radioactive, and more
Radioactively delicious.
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This week I learned your avocado is radioactive, and more

This week I learned dogs can tell time with their noses, and more
Is it 5 o'clock already?
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This week I learned dogs can tell time with their noses, and more

This week I learned your dog may be smarter than your kid, and more
Not about to fall for your tricks.
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This week I learned your dog may be smarter than your kid, and more

This week I learned why turbulence isn't as scary as it feels, and more
Don't panic!
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This week I learned why turbulence isn't as scary as it feels, and more

This week I learned binge-watching TV is good for your relationship, and more
Game of Thrones, bringing couples closer
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This week I learned binge-watching TV is good for your relationship, and more

This week I learned just thinking about exercising improves your fitness, and more
Mental exercise.
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This week I learned just thinking about exercising improves your fitness, and more

This week I learned how screen addicts can get a good night's sleep, and more
A woman reads an e-book in bed.
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This week I learned how screen addicts can get a good night's sleep, and more

This week I learned there's a mathematically correct way to sort your socks, and more
An assortment of socks.
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This week I learned there's a mathematically correct way to sort your socks, and more

This week I learned why you should celebrate airline baggage fees, and more
Airline luggage fees might actually be beneficial
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This week I learned why you should celebrate airline baggage fees, and more

This week I learned a massive solar storm nearly sparked a nuclear war, and more
A solar flare captured on Jan. 12, 2015
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This week I learned a massive solar storm nearly sparked a nuclear war, and more

This week I learned why sleeping with the lights on is a terrible idea, and more
A lamp lights the night.
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This week I learned why sleeping with the lights on is a terrible idea, and more